Tag Archives: special needs
fridge magnet friday
This is perhaps my favourite quote to do with inclusion – so simple, it just goes to the heart of the matter.
Filed under fridge magnet friday, Inclusion... straight up!
who owns those kids over there?
Just want to tell you… they’re awesome! I could see the corner of a piece of paper poking through the zipper on Mac’s school bag. There’s not normally stuff in that front pocket… I reached in to see what … Continue reading
chocoholic
It was an interaction full of sincerity. Mac’s newest aide “M” was on her first full day working with him. She had been learning about his equipment, how he uses his foot switches and trying to find out more about … Continue reading
the curious case of the missing ‘R’
Mac’s wonderful aide of 15 months ‘R’ wasn’t able to return to the role this year. Sadly reduced hours & lack of job security for her just couldn’t meet her needs to support her own family. That’s the downside for … Continue reading
Filed under friends, Inclusion... straight up!, the big picture
she said… he said!
Mac has just spent a week of his school holidays with Rosemary Crossley at DEAL communications in Melbourne. It has probably been one of the more incredible weeks of our life. We spoke with Rosie some months back to determine … Continue reading
communication, manners, respect
It’s funny how things you think are obvious and straight forward are not. We had an instance where one of Mac’s very good friends (in the year above him) went home from school in tears because she had been … Continue reading
Filed under kindergarten at last
“here”
You know the feeling… the one you get when you know something impressive is going to happen. The sense of anticipation builds, you get a knowing look on your face, your eyes get wider and a glint appears … waiting… … Continue reading
Filed under kindergarten at last
i don’t know why he swallowed a fly…
There has been much discussion amongst K-C and K-W (the two kindergarten classes) as to why Mac can’t talk. Connor gets the whole wheelchair thing – his Dad is in a wheelchair – but “why can’t Mac talk?” or “do … Continue reading
Filed under kindergarten at last
it’s a wrap
week one ‘in review’ All in all it was a pretty good week. Mac managed all five days of full time hours with only one day time nap (day one). Considering it was close to 40°C every day this was … Continue reading
Filed under kindergarten at last
of course it’s not perfect
While Mac is having a lovely time at school it is disappointing to see the NSW DET as the ‘weak link’ letting their schools down. Sure the accessible toilet has been built but the change table and hoist were not … Continue reading
Filed under Access all Areas
a WHAT panda?
x:pan·da (ɛks – pān’də) n. exceptional multiadjustable dynamic seat system designed by R82 in Denmark school chair of choice for Master Mac supplied to us by PADP the NSW Government prescribed appliance scheme – this was our first piece … Continue reading
Filed under kindergarten at last
K-C
Welcome to the Kindergarten class of 2009 taught by Mrs Collins… henceforth known as “K-C”. What a day, what fun, what a blast! uniforms, school lunch, school bag, wheelchair, seating system, bean bag, change bag, bibs, bandanas, teeny tiny hat… … Continue reading
Filed under kindergarten at last
four sleeps to go…
so the bibs, trying to look like they are NOT bibs, are almost finished (why did I think I could sew?), the pencil case (hmmm, more like suitcase) is nearly packed, the school bag is awaiting filling, the uniforms, recently embroidered, … Continue reading
Filed under Preparing for Big School
what he said!
CLICK THE PICTURE TO TAKE YOU TO THE “ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY BOOGIE” Thanks to the ‘smart people’ at www.inclusive.com for saying it so well.
Filed under Technology - things that help
