[blindkid] Need quick advice for Ari

[Carol Castellano]

Years ago, when Serena was in elementary school, a do-gooder parent 
called the principal and "reported" that Serena was standing on the 
corner (where all the kids stood waiting for their parents to pick 
them up) "all by herself" waiting for me to arrive. The principal 
called me and informed me that from now on, Serena would wait for me 
in the office.

Grrrr.

So...to the Federation archives I went, looking for what Dr. Jernigan 
said about the ADA several years before.  This is really huge, and 
every parent (and blind citizen) should know about it.  We--the 
Federation--did not sign on to the ADA until they agreed to add words 
saying that the disabled person HAD THE RIGHT to TURN DOWN an 
accomodation he/she did not want.

Here is a link to the story about this and the actual words of the 
law, if you'd like to take a look.

http://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr14/Issue1/f140117.html

Carol

At 10:37 AM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
>I just found out that Ari has been "confined" to "the bar" at 
>recess.  Imagine her surprise (and mine) when we took her to school 
>playground and found all the other equipment. She had a blast. Now 
>my dilemma-i called her aide and she said the principal was worried 
>about the liability to the school and wouldn't let her play on the 
>equipment during school hours.   I need your help in remaining 
>objective and diplomatic because "the momma bear" in me wants to eat 
>him for lunch. Your comments are welcome. Janice
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