Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Ellen- CHARGE is not an " excuse " -- it's a " reason " ! And, yes, you have to use CHARGE to explain yourself. I was pleased today because the woman working wiht Aubrie was glowing about how confident and capable she is. No whining. No " I can't do that because I can't see well enough " or " I can't because of this " or " I can't because of that " or " It's too hard " . Just loads of enthusiasm and trying her best. So you do have to be careful that CHARGE isn't an excuse to get out of something you " can " do but just don't " want " to do. I feel pretty confident that you know the difference and aren't one of those people who use their disability in that way. Teachers may assume that that's what a person is doing when they explain something in terms of their disability. But then you just have to clarify to them that it's a valid explanation --not an excuse. And then poop on them in they don't get it. Cuz you know there'll be plenty of people out there who simply don't get it. Michele Aubrie's mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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