Why I Wrote Our School Board About Air Conditioning A parent’s story about turning a facilities vote into a dwarfism and accessibility conversation. Call me the dwarfism and disability-rights crusader for my son’s school. First, I spoke up when a charter school was proposed for our campus. Then I spoke up when our area schools…
Short Depth Task Chairs for LP Adults How to find an ergonomic office chair that actually fits a short-stature adult — what to look for, what to avoid, and the chairs that work. Affiliate disclosure: Some product links are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no additional…
A Letter Opposing Two Schools on One Campus How I explained that crowding, traffic, and lost shared space were also accessibility issues for our son. Our district proposed placing a K–8 charter school on our elementary campus. The plan would have added 180 students, moved the charter school into 11 classrooms, and required both schools…
Getting Ready for Kindergarten A campus walk-through, a short list of practical questions, and the equipment that helped our son start school. If your LP child will start kindergarten next year, begin the conversation with the school early. In our case it took about nine months—and a lot of follow-up—to get every adaptation in place….