[blparent] Better programs to consider

[Pipi]

On 4/21/2013 9:24 AM, Jennifer Jackson wrote:
> Not all school systems offer public preschool. I am in Oklahoma and we have
> a great public preschool program statewide, but my understanding from my two
> sister-in-laws who live in Texas is that preschool there is both expensive
> and difficult to find.
>
>
> Jennifer
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Arielle
> Silverman
> Sent: Saturday, April 20	, 2013 2:33 PM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] Better programs to consider
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> Pipi, You may have already looked into this, but would Savannah be
> allowed to attend public preschool for the year that you are at CCB?
> Just a thought.
> Arielle
>
> On 4/20/13, Pipi <blahblahblah0822 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Eric,
>> I will attempt to address all of your questions.
>> I am aware of the cost of CCB and that part of it has already been
>> approved and taken care of. It isn't so much that I have my heart set of
>> CCB as much as it is the center that fits my current needs for many
>> reasons.
>> I am aware that her childcare is not payed for. That is why I am trying
>> to find ways to pay for it. No matter where I went to receive training,
>> childcare would be an issue.
>> I do not have anyone sighted in Colorado that I know as of yet, but I'm
>> not sure what that has to do with anything? I'm confused on this part.
>> I am not looking to move anywhere at this point. I am looking to go for
>> training and go from there. I will still have a house to come back to
>> in  Kansas if I have to make that decision.
>> Savannah isn't blind.
>> I wouldn't be wasting money with CCB.
>> I hope that I have answered all of your questions. If for some reason I
>> can't make the plan I already have in motion work, I will look for other
>> options, but at this point, I feel that I am doing the best thing for
>> myself and Savannah.
>> Pipi
>> On 4/20/2013 5:24 AM, Eric Calhoun wrote:
>>> Hi Pipi, I know how badly you want to go to the Colorado Center.  I know
>>> how you love Savanna.  But I must warn you: it costs $5,000 to house
>>> someone at CCB.  Plus, NFB does not pay for child care at CCB.
>>>
>>> 1.  Do you have anyone you know, who is a family member, who is sighted,
>>> whom you can trust, in the Denver area?  If no, there goes another
>>> stumbling block.
>>>
>>> 2.  Have you thought about moving out here to Los Angeles?  Out here,
>>> Braille Institute can help you, and all services are at no charge to you,
>>> and all that requires is someone who can help you.  That will eliminate
>>> CCB
>>> entirely.
>>>
>>> 3.  Have you asked about the Foundation for the Junior Blind's Davidson
>>> Program for Independence?  (DPI?)  Again, eliminating CCB?  I will make
>>> this promise to you, Pipi: Your best option is DPI.  Ask Rehab for a
>>> referral.  Now, here's my promise: If you decide to come out here, I will
>>> personally come out to meet you, acclimate you to paratransit, and get
>>> you
>>> in touch with the people who work at the Junior Blind of America.  And
>>> for
>>> Savanna, there is the Blind Childrens' Center.
>>>
>>> And you'll have me to help you!  So why waste money with CCB when
>>> NFB-like philosophies are being taught at Braille at no charge, and at
>>> JBA,
>>> for cheaper money than CCB?
>>>
>>> Think about it.  I care.
>>> ..
>>>
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> There is a public preschool program in Colorado. There is a large waiting list as well. I didn't get specifics on whether or not residency is necessary for it because of the large waiting list.
I did find a wonderful
> ontasory school that was actually cheaper than the childcare centers with preschool curriculums, but again the waiting list is an issue.
Pipi