I know you said she can't carry anything or pull a rolling bag, could she push a small cart? Just another thought. Also maybe a fanny pack or tool belt (folders might fit.) to wear around the waist would help carrier smaller items. Maybe you can use carabiner clips to connect folders/notebooks to the tool belt. Also, a half apron might be useful. She might be eligible for an aid though, especially with her limitations. Something else to look into.
If not, I have seen the cafeteria staff at many schools carry lunch for students who are injured. Maybe a system could be worked out where her lunch is given to the office when she brings and they send it to the cafeteria at her lunch time if she brings and if she buys a cafeteria worker could carry it for her. Consider talking to them ahead of time and just making them aware of rsd.
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Originally Posted by ldyjane
Thanks to you both they are all great ideas. We do have a 504 with some of the accommodations you mentioned and I really like the idea of getting her Out of assemblies and such because she does have problems with vibrations. While we have a lot of bases covered the carrying thing is still an issue. She can't even hold a folder in her arms let alone folders and notebooks. How is she going to get her lunch whether she brings it or buys it. Unfortunately we have tried the messenger bag but her shoulders and back are much to sensitive. Maybe there is something she can wear around her waist that would hold a couple folders. She may just have to have an aid. As far as occupational therapy, she really doesn't get that. She has physical therapy 3 days a week and has been approved for pt minutes during school. I will have to ask about ot.
Thanks for the input!
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