[blindlaw] IEP Question

[Aimee Harwood]

Do you only assist people in New York? I am in Pennsylvania and am having a lot of issues. My Vr Councelor misrepresented my case to the committee and as a result, I was denied funding for school and technology required for school. If you yourself do not assist anyone outside ofNew York, is there anyone you can recommend to assist me in this matter? I am scheduled to start classes this fall. I greatly appreciate any assistance possible.

Warm regards,

Aimee

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> On Jun 17, 2019, at 10:39 AM, Ray Wayne via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All:
> I am working with an eighteen-year old blind high school student and her
> family. They are dissatisfied with the notetaking device that the school
> district purchased for her (I will not identify the device or company here).
> 
> They want the school district to purchase a device made by a different
> company. They are getting pushback from the district, which wants to upgrade
> the device she currently has. I don't know if they are trying to save money,
> or just think they know better than does a blind student and her parents.
> I think the family has a strong case, but I need some guidance on how best
> to convince the district that the student's and her family's preference
> should be taken into consideration. Rather than bore everyone on this list
> with replies, if any of you has any experience or thoughts, please contact
> me off list.
> Thanks in advance.
> Ray Wayne, New York City
> 
> 
> 
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