Recent content by emeryslane

you questioned hearing impaired You people are something else. DUH I know he is deaf. I gave you information as to why the term hearing impairment was used and is used. You only see it as info for further attack..... SAD

Lastly read the federal statute... under IDEA it lists under definitions, child with a disability "hearing IMPAIRMENT including deafness.". Why dont you all go argue with Congress and educate them, and stop insulting those who thought they could come here for information and/or support............

In life we all dont have the money to just pay for an education we want for our child/children. Moving wasnt and isnt an option either... Life is just not that easy and simple. As for wanting my son to go to Clarke... for years I fought the district to get him there, yet they kept saying they...

not you??? I am Ms Petit.... defensive????. She was name calling and belittling. That is not welcoming for anyone.... As for someones comment on hearing impaired. That is the term used by the school systems here ( in NH and probably in many school systems) for children who have a mild loss and...

We arent switching to ASL now... nor will we. He is doing well in his setting. The school is the one that wanted to switch, stop reading into things and thinking you know. I am done with this sight.... enjoy your lives, and attempting to make others miserable who try to communicate. Proud of...

Again....to my point , the article writers version of what was said and going on... READ MY POSTS, he had sign support. Changing over to ASL was not going to allow him to grow in the setting he was in..... YOU DONT KNOW THE REAL SITUATION... you people are rude and ruthless........

The view that any deaf oral child can and should easily function in mainstream is short sighted and wrong. specialized programming is required regardless of oral or sign.... this district was NOT able to support EITHER. There are NO other deaf students in this school district and only a couple...

litigious nature.... Litigious nature.... Due process is a component of special education. It is not like sueing because one wants monies for an injury. It is an administrative process for students with disabilities to have heard before a hearing officer their needs and legal rights under...

parent in case Hello All,I am just coming across this article and comments at this web sight.... I am amazed by comments of those who have NO idea of our REAL LIFE situation. My son is the one who chooses NOT to sign. We attempted to learn and teach him sign, he did not want it. DONT assume you...