[nabs-l] Self-Advocacy Question

[haley sumner]

Hey JJ, 
I think you could just explain your thoughts, and that you feel you really don't need a para for the class. If your TVI & counselor do not know about your cooking experiences, you could give them some background on them. Tell them the skills that you are able to do independently, and those that you still struggle with when preparing meals. This might help them understand and side with you if they know that you are able to cook independently. 
Hope this helps. 
Haley



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On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 6:53 AM PST Beth Taurasi wrote:

>On 11/11/2013 5:11 PM, johnnie Jean duran wrote:
>> Dear National Association of Blind Students,
>> As some of you may know, I am currently an 8th grade student attending
>> O'Connell Middle School, and every trimester, every student is allowed
>> to switch electives and pick a new one. I decided to choose cooking
>> (family and consumer science) as my selection, however my TVI and the
>> cooking teacher are both implying that I will need a para with me in
>> there at all times. I chose cooking because it is something I am good
>> at, and I do it all the time. But, both teachers are persisting that I
>> need a para. What should I tell them, because they aren't listening?
>> Do I need an advocate?
>> Thanks,
>> JJ
>> 
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>I don't think you will, but you need someone like ... well, there are a lot of cokis who are blind in CO.  You are lucky you have the North Metro Chapter of the NFB of Colorado here.  So I'd ask Michelle Hacon or someone who knows how to cook so you don't need a para in the room with you.
>Taht would be good.
>Beth
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