Everyone



I was asked to call a parent on facebook yesterday. Today I returned the call.



I was amazed with what I heard. I little background to understand why this was such big news.

Last year, this family went to mediation, and came out with a finding that their little girl would

go to the kindergarten/1st grade they had chosen, with them not being reimbursed for transportation.



The school wanted to transport to a school about 1 hour or longer away. She has medical issues that

made this a bad choice for the family. All her doctor's were 1 hour or longer away from that area.

So the parents choice to accept this, and 3 weeks later withdrew her because they couldn't afford to

transport. I had been working on finding out if they could file a complaint through me.



Well, this school district is changing special education co-ops next year. And the school contacted the

parents before school started this year requesting a meeting. They worked out that she would be able

to go to the school of parents choice. And the school district would pay for transportation.

The parents and school did this without my help. Mom has asked questions as the years have gone by,

she has learned what to ask the school, and their coordinator. And she learned to trust her.



I believe this is the start to a beautiful relationship for this family. My work may be over the phone

now. Or even over mostly. Just as we as PSV's like.



Hope everyone can get just one of these stories this year. It sure lifted my day, and year.


Donna

You guys are always the first to lift my spirits. I wanted to share my
good news. This is one of the hardest and most heartwrenching
situations I've dealt with.

I wasn't sure how long this little lady was going to have to wait for
her education.

I have someone else other than my co-workers I get to share this
with. Its my PSV that is having so many health issues. I'm thinking
it will help lift her spirits.

donna

Great news Donna!

It sounds like you've educated the parents on how to work with the school and that they are coordinating on their own. I'm glad that it is working out and the transportation will be covered.

you are so good at this donna!
bizi

A miracle worker! You give your knowledge to those that need h tools. No way could school district refuse transportation when they have the hat is it, 506 under IME..not here in PA. I thought it was national, but you would know.
Hugs and thanks for being an advocate for the kiddos and family.

Yep DiMarie

That is supposed to be the law. But this particular set of parents wouldn't
let me help them fight the system through the state. So my hands were
tied.

It was only their little girl that was getting hurt. When I was in a meeting
this fall I had heard this particuar system, was moving coops. Next year.

And that made me know that she would be able to get services next year.
So I was happy, but the call was icing on the cake the school had stepped
up and worked through this year.

I think it was up higher than the principal that refused to pay last year.

Donna

http://t.co/TmdbDQRt

Hoping this will work. THis is Christina the Cat Derrick adopted today.
She has been at the shelter since 2011. They were all so happy to
see her go home with derrick.

Donna

derrick adopted her????????
bizi

cute cat Donna!

Yes, Derrick adopted her.

Of course she is a family cat. But I thought it should be him who adopted
her.

And he was so happy too.

Donna