isn't it beautiful? this is the perkins school for the blind up near boston. the school itself is 178 years old and has been on this particular campus for the past 100 years. the campus is beautiful and has the feel of a college campus with much smaller buildings. we went to perkins last wednesday so that jake could be evaluated. he met with a teacher, speech, occupational and physical therapists and got a complete eye exam/evaluation. he was in good spirits and worked hard. the day was a huge success. the team of therapists will gather next week to begin collaboration on how we can better meet jake's educational needs. i'm anxious to get the report and start to implement some of the things that i saw. this school even has a workshop that we can sign up to use and make equipment/signs for jake to use during school. it was just an amazing day. i wish i could send jake there, but i will have to settle for trying to implement their knowledge here in connecticut (which i also love).
talking about the school for the blind reminded me of the sweet surprise pat and i had while watching this movie. i had put it on our blockbuster que months ago. it is about a man who gets laid off from work and decides to swim the english channel; (i probably put it on our que because i enjoyed the book "swimming to antartica" which i also highly recommend). anyhoo, there is a scene in this movie where the main character receives inspiration from some physically disabled children who swim in the same pool he's working out in. i don't believe they used actors for the scene, but that these children actually had severe physical handicaps. it was neat to see them in the water and easy to be inspired by them. obviously i have a tender spot in my heart for kids with special needs and it was a refreshing surprise to see them in this movie.p.s. i have tried a few times to turn off the automatic play switch on my playlist, but i haven't figured it out yet (help, natalie or darlaina!!). i'll keep on it.
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April! I love the Perkins school. I have been on several occasions to collect research there. They have excellent programs. Did you meet Tom Miller or Marianne Riggio or Debbie Gleason? They are some of my favorite people there, but I know their teams have lots of great people. I would love to hear about some of the recommendations. As you know I work with lots of Jack just in miniature versions.
Special need children are the angels that live among us! I love to see movies that focuses on the positives of children with special needs more than the trials.
I'll have to rent the movie now.
April, go back into your playlist account and generate a new code for your playlist. The option for automatic start will be the first option to customize your playlist. Click on NO and continue to generate the code. Call me if you have troubles!
danalee - figured you probably at least knew of the perkins school. so glad you're a fan too. sorry to say i only remember the name of the lady who took us around (justine rines). i'll look for those names when i get the report (in 6-8 weeks). we get a call next week. i'll be sure to pass on any great tips.
nat - you would know about angels with the way that clee smiles at you. tice was just telling me how she can't say no to clee and how he was jumping on her as a result. i don't think i could say no either. sorry, i still can't figure out playlist thing. hoping you are at playgroup tomorrow and that you can do it for me!
That is a BEAUTIFUL school. You guys are the perfect family for Jake, always doing what is best for him. I hope they can give you some great feedback to help him continue to progress!
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