[nabs-l] Self advocacy question

[justin williams]

Not saying that someone in the class with you won't be helpful, but there
are a lot of cooks who are blind.  Be sure that no matter what happens, you
perform those skills yourself at some point in the class without any help
whether you have someone in there with you or not. I would prefer you go to
class without a helper of any sort, but since I don't know the situation, I
won't simply tell you not too.  However, if your help is just going to not
let you learn the skills, then that is counterproductive. 
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From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 5:01 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nabs-l] Self advocacy question

JJ,

Legally, you and your parents have the right to deny a para. I'm totally
blind and cook and bake almost daily. I do this for my family and have also
cooked for large groups, up to 30 people, all without sighted help.
Be forthright and persistent with this. Be diplomatic, but it's your right
to deny a full-time para.

Bridgit
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Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:11:12 -0700
From: johnnie Jean duran <johnniejduran at gmail.com>
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Subject: [nabs-l] Self-Advocacy Question
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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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