Planning the Evaluation Last I wrote, we had obtained funding for our son, Vincent, to go to Perkins School for the Blind in Massachusetts for an evaluation. It takes a long time to get a date; I got all my paperwork and assessments together to send them in September. It took seven months to get … Continued
Well, it is fall again, my favorite time of year. It’s harvest, the weather is good, and finally the temperatures are where I like them. With fall season, begins the school year, another transition. And like fall, not always predictable. Change is inevitable, but not always easy and sometimes decisions have to be made. Evaluation … Continued
I’ve been thinking all week about Father’s Day. Couple of reasons: What do I get my husband? How can I show him how much we all care and love him? But more importantly, how can I share about the impact he has had on so many children? My husband is a retired social worker, minister, … Continued
What a spring this has been, especially after the winter that wasn’t. Spring to me is always like unwrapping a new package. I just never know what is going to be in it. I feel the same way about learning. Each year is like unwrapping a package. Vinnie is always surprising me. We do the … Continued
In case you haven’t noticed by now, let me point out that I am fiercely independent! I am an advocate for family-centered services. I don’t like (very mild word) bureaucracies that exist for the good of the agency rather than the client. I’m rather outspoken. And I have to sit with my hands over my … Continued
In case you haven’t noticed by now, let me point out that I am fiercely independent! I am an advocate for family-centered services. I don’t like (very mild word) bureaucracies that exist for the good of the agency rather than the client. I’m rather outspoken. And I have to sit with my hands over my … Continued
I can’t say I’m sitting here in a snow storm, because we’ve only had one. There are only a few inches of snow on the ground. The pond is frozen, but not safe to walk on or go ice fishing. It’s going to snow/rain this weekend. Usually we have 0 and below temps. But, I … Continued
The joy of home school is setting your own school time. You also have the flexibility to change the time based on needs and progress. Three to three-and-a-half hours of day in home school translates into a good 5 to 6 hours of public school with arrive times, bells, class change, recess, lunch, and ready … Continued
Traveling with children is a challenge at any age. So I have to say this isn’t about traveling with a visually impaired child, but traveling with any child. We have a core group of children who are the current family. So, what the heck is she talking about core family? We have a large family … Continued
My sister invited me to her granddaughter’s (she’s 2) birthday party. I love to go because there are always lots of kids and it is outdoors. She bought a bouncy house and said I could use it for my boys’ birthday parties if I wanted to. Oh, major downer for me. I thanked her and … Continued