[nabs-l] Schools for the Blind vs. Public School Education

[Beth]

I personally have been topublic schools, and the kids were kind of
picky and mean.  But the teachers were very supportive.  In private
school, I learnd a lot of good values, but didn't have any friends.
Also, at first, services had to be provided at the public school only.
 So I almost didn't get the services I needed at a small private
school.  The state-run school for the blind is probably not a good
setting because, according to one of my friends and from past
experience, there are some crazies that hang around there.  Plus the
sexism and ageism was prominent when I was young.  So that's my two
cents worth.
Beth

On 6/16/09, dlambert at aristotle.net <dlambert at aristotle.net> wrote:
> Hi everyone:
>
> Almost 10 days until convention.  I'm very much excited about coming,
> especially since I haven't
> been in two years.
>
> But I wanted to pose a question that could possibly lead to some research
> later on.
>
> In determine what type of education you would receive, were you given an
> opportunity to provide
> input as to whether a school for the blind was a good option vs. an
> education in a public school
> system.  What were your experience in which ever educational setting you
> ended up in?  Looking
> back, what would you have changed or wanted to have happen?
>
> Any input would be great.  I'll provide my input publicly later on, but just
> wanted to get a feel
> for the range of experiences people may have.
>
> Thanks
>
> Denna Lambert
>
>
>
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