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Post by steffipoo on Jun 12, 2004 2:16:52 GMT -5
ELLEN.... Have you tried contacting your states Office of Protection and Advocacy? If not DO IT NOW. Every state has one and they could attend your IEP . There are attorneys and advocates there who are there solely for your childs rights.NO CHARGE.....If you can punch in your search engine protection and advocacy and find your states office and call em NOW. Hope that helps!!!!GOOD LUCK.
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Post by Elle on Jun 13, 2004 11:40:23 GMT -5
Dear Stepheypoo,
I have been consulting w/ P&A for sometime now. At first they said they could not send anyone to IEP meetings nor a lawyer just in case of Due Process, but now they have taken our case. I have to say I was overjoyed at first but after talking with the attorney, she stated that there is always a posssibility that they would pull out if they disagreed with what I thought was best for my daughter. Not comforting to know that I could be caught in the lurch without legal representation at the last minute. Sent stuff to the attorney I'm working with now.
E.
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Post by MaggiesMom on Jun 13, 2004 23:57:20 GMT -5
I can't believe that any lawyer in their right mind would pull out when presented with such an open and shut case!
But that's what I believe lawyers have to have before they go to trial. Sometimes that's good. You don't have to pay for services and lose if they don't think they can win. But, the down side to that...is how do we ever get anywhere in this world if all we do is go for the "sure thing?" Do I understand that they are saying that they will go to trail to address the obvious breech in state and federal laws about inclusion, IEP's, etc. and then tread lightly about what you "want" in her IEP?
It must be hard to prove that your child "needs" a certain service in court!!?? That's what they told us about Maggie not being provided with an A-V (Auditory Verbal) therapist. She had had one for 3 years through early intervetion. When she got to preschool, the school system just said "We don't do that!" Is it appropriate for her? Yes! But, does the school have to pay for it? Not according to state requirements here. Oh it's a long story that I won't go into! But, I bet that's what they are trying to say to you. It's all in the interpretation.
So be prepared. It's a hard and bitter pill to swallow. Been there!
Keep us posted. We're thinking about you.
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Post by Debi on Jun 14, 2004 7:59:17 GMT -5
Good luck Elle.. I am so glad you are gettng some help; some support with this. However Robin M I think it's not just about a service.. sounds like they have violated her IEP and not even given Elle's daughter the basics of what THEY also agreed to provide. It's a whole education in itself in any case.. not one any of should have to learn either
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