Ethan Rayne ,'Potential'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesus, msbelle-- what the hell is the MATTER with them?
The sheer callousness of how you're being treated at a time like this illustrates so painfully why we need medical care to be regulated.
I'm just sorry you and mac are becoming such poster children. It's so fucking unfair.
The sheer callousness of how you're being treated at a time like this illustrates so painfully why we need medical care to be regulated.
I'm just sorry you and mac are becoming such poster children. It's so fucking unfair.
What Barb said. Jesus Christ that sucks.
msbelle, a quick search turned up the Special Education District 75
Have you already looked there? If you haven't, I'll start digging.
As far as private schools, I found this in New York Magazine's Family Guide.
msbelle, I know a teacher who works here: [link]
I have not looked at all. His therapist says she thinks we need to be prepared for him needing or being told he has to move to a school better equipped for his needs (this would be if he has an rage episode or runs away at school).
Insideschools.org may have good info - I'll poke around and see if I can find anything.
msbelle, don't know if this is any help, but here's NY State's webpage for kids with special health needs:
msbelle, continuing good thoughts for you.
Legally, employers with more than 50 staff have to give unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks as "maternity leave." It's the unpaid part that's the pisser. Many, many workplaces have no paid maternity leave at all, or require you use short-term disability insurance to cover it.
Wow. That's not the best situation. I employ no more than three people at a time (as PCAs), but they all have the right to maternity leave. It's paid by the government - at a low rate, but there is payment - for 39 weeks. Some employers are much better than this, because they can afford to be. My sister, who works for the NHS, got a certain number of weeks on full pay, a certain number on half pay, and then took a few more unpaid. I forget the exact numbers of weeks, but she had at least nine months off work in the end, and much of that time was paid.
You might call this org, Resources for Children with Special Needs. I can't quite tell, but they may be more focused on physical disabilities, but at least they may be able to point you in the right direction? [link]
We provide help by phone or by appointment at our office. Just call us at (212) 677-4650. The staff person who answers will ask you about your needs and wishes and the staff member who can help you best will call you back.
I love Buffistas. Watching the mobilization for msbelle and mac is wonderful.