[blparent] Homeschooling as a Blind Parent

[Danielle Antoine]

Well, I used to have my own children spell the word if it was in
question? You could also have a friend family member or neighbor
prroof the handwriting. And how about having her trace letters from
time to time for good measure.

Making some local homeschooling friends Is a great place to start and
searching out homeschooling groups in your area.
Yahoogroups used to have many different groups even so far as reating
to specific curricula.
First though you have some homework to do. Ask yourself these questions:
1. What method(s) and materials would I like to use with my child? Is
this best for her learning needs? Is it feasible for me as a blind
parent?

2. Will Ihave to prepare materials before I can start teaching? How
will this be accomplished?

3. can I afford the curriculum of my choosing and will I be able to
have enough money for startup materials and extras like traditional
school supplies?

4. Do we have enough discipline to pull this off and still manage the
house and other task?

5. How will I prepare regular submissions to my state and local
districts for assessment an accountability?

That's it for now.

HTH,
Danielle

On 9/19/14, Star Gazer via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 			It sure would. Nothing to loose and a lot to gain.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via blparent
> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 10:30 PM
> To: Michelle Creedy; Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Homeschooling as a Blind Parent
>
> I also just thought of something; do you guys think it would be beneficial
> to contact the Blind Teachers Division?  I haven't paid attention, but they
> may have a list as well at www.nfbnet.org.
>
> Judy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michelle Creedy via blparent
> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 4:33 PM
> To: 'Misty Dawn Bradley' ; 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Homeschooling as a Blind Parent
>
> Hi Misty
>
> I'm not home schooling my own child, but I'm assisting in home schooling
> some blind children in my area. I don't know how it works there but perhaps
> if you get hooked up with a system there may be materials in alternate
> format that you can already use. I've been working closely with the teacher
> to braille out materials. It's a challenge but I believe it can be done.
> Perhaps you can work closely with the home school teacher who may be pretty
> resourceful. Are there home school groups in your area? That may be a good
> resource too.
>
> Michelle
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Misty Dawn
> Bradley via blparent
> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 2:27 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] Homeschooling as a Blind Parent
>
> Hi everyone,
> Does anyone on this list homeschool their children? I have a 6 year old
> child, and I am planning to homeschool her starting next week. I have
> already withdrawn her from the school she was enrolled in and researched
> the
> laws relating to homeschooling in Texas and am looking into what method or
> sources for teaching her I will use. I would like to know if there are also
> blind parents homeschooling their children? I am totally blind and will be
> homeschooling her on my own as a single parent. Also, are there blind
> homeschoolers groups I could join for blind parents?
> Thank you,
> Misty
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