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Question : What is the drop out rate for kids with Learning disabilities?
One person answered me in another posting just
because they are promoted does not mean they passed. Why promote them? It is time to stop making excuses for kids with LD and try to find
a way to teach the same high standards to them
but present the high standards in a different way.
I am not talking about mentally retarded or slow learners,but kids with moderated learning disabilities. In my time I gave up on school because school gave up on me.There was no
help in my time. I fell through the cracks and
society still holds me accountable for something
I had no control over. Do you all think I am uneducable and beyond help. Why is it my fault?
I use to be told it was my fault for not trying harder?
Answer:
The drop out rate for high school kids is at about 30%. That number includes those with learning disabilities. This is an appalling figure, and I'm sure the reasons are as varied as the kids. Some regions in the US have higher rates than others, but it averages out to about 30%. I'm sure lots of these kids would say something similar to what you stated - fell through the cracks. I know my son would agree. I certainly wouldn't say you are uneducable. Your spelling is impeccable, or you at least know how to use spell check, and that's a lot more than some of the questions and answers I've seen in YA. My older son finally went to adult school to work on his diploma, and he had a lot more success there than he had in high school. I'd like to encourage you to complete your diploma. It will give you a really good feeling of accomplishment just proving to yourself that you can do it. And, it will be one less strike against you.
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Question : Would it be hard to start a business for people with disabilities only need apply?
I was thinking of starting a business for people with disabilities? How well do you think this would go? Any supporters? Were and How to start
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Mystic,
I don't doubt that your intentions are good but my gut reaction is that most people with disabilities won't like the idea. Most people with disabilities don't want special treatment or to singled out as different. It is a kind of deliberate segregation. They would be working there specifically because they are disabled, not for the skills they bring. I could of course be completely wrong but I would suggest that you raise the idea with disability groups who could give you a much more reliable idea of what the response would be.
I also suspect that it would be illegal. Discrimination laws probably wouldn't allow hiring with this kind of criteria. It would actually be legally akin to opening a company where disabled people couldn't apply. In this case it would be discrimination against non-disabled people. I'm sure you get the idea.
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Question : What are some good websites with equipment for people with disabilities?
I am looking for some sites that sell disability equipment to people in New York with physical disabilities such as reaching devices or any other devices that will assist in every day basic living. If you know of some, let me know. Thanks!
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It is better if you buy locally, that way the device can be returned if it isn't suitable. Larger equipment should have a ocupational therapist's opinion.
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