Guest guest Posted February 1, 2001 Report Share Posted February 1, 2001 > -----Original Message----- > From:(somebody) > When I asked about using an FM system for her they told me > that it wouldn't work because there are to many different > teachers that she > interacts with. That's a load of malarky! Even parents who come in and volunteer in my son's classroom use the FM--they just pass the microphone around. I was talking to a Mom today who comes in and does a seasonal craft with them several times a year--and has done since kindergarten, bless her--and she says her only problem is that she forgets to take it off when she's leaving and chases after her. @... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2001 Report Share Posted February 1, 2001 's right. My daughter's 8 year old classmates pass the transmitter and lapel mic to each other when they speak in front of the room. I would hope that adults could do the same thing. Oh- carries the transmitter and mic from one teacher to another when they switch rooms for things like library, art and music. She has done this since 1st grade. Anyone who comes in to talk at assemblies also wears the FM. , mom to (8, HAs), (6, no loss), (3, Clarion CI 7/99) RE: FM > -----Original Message----- > From:(somebody) > When I asked about using an FM system for her they told me > that it wouldn't work because there are to many different > teachers that she > interacts with. That's a load of malarky! Even parents who come in and volunteer in my son's classroom use the FM--they just pass the microphone around. I was talking to a Mom today who comes in and does a seasonal craft with them several times a year--and has done since kindergarten, bless her--and she says her only problem is that she forgets to take it off when she's leaving and chases after her. @... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2001 Report Share Posted February 2, 2001 > > From:(somebody) > > When I asked about using an FM system for her they told me > > that it wouldn't work because there are to many different > > teachers that she > interacts with. > > That's a load of malarky! I agree, we have no trouble getting people to pass it around at church, Sunday School, girl scout meetings, etc. If people are the slightest bit interested in making a meeting accessible to Petya they find it doesn't take that much effort. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2001 Report Share Posted February 2, 2001 > If people are the slightest bit > interested in making a meeting accessible to Petya they find it doesn't take > that much effort. I agree. I have to tell you about something Dave did recently. He got tickets to one of the local hockey games (rink-side) that will take place in a couple of weeks. The place doesn't provide any assistive listening devices so Dave got in contact with their sound man for the event. After explaining to him about our son's needs and that we had a personal FM system already for him, the sound guy volunteered to hook it into the sound system for the event. Dave didn't even have to mention the ADA or anything. I've also found that kids/teachers/speakers don't mind passing the FM & Mic around. Judging from the looks on some of the kids' faces when they use it, it makes them feel special. Hugs, Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2001 Report Share Posted February 2, 2001 > I have to tell you about something Dave did recently. He got tickets to one of the local > hockey games (rink-side) that will take place in a couple of weeks. The place doesn't > provide any assistive listening devices so Dave got in contact with their sound man for > the event. After explaining to him about our son's needs and that we had a personal FM > system already for him, the sound guy volunteered to hook it into the sound system for the > event. Dave didn't even have to mention the ADA or anything. > > I've also found that kids/teachers/speakers don't mind passing the FM & Mic around. > Judging from the looks on some of the kids' faces when they use it, it makes them feel > special. > That is great about the hockey game Kay. Most people simply have not been educated on the need. In church if someone forgets to pass the microphone Petya simply hops up, goes and gets it and hands it to the speaker. When the speaker sees what she is doing he/she simply pauses until they have the mic. She's getting them trained. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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