Resources - Homeschool Groups - Article This article was
published in the HSLDA Discount Groups E-Zine, March 2007. Guest
Article: A Mom Shares Her Perspective— Making Families of
Handicapped Students Welcome By Esther Mast Given that
homeschoolers come in all shapes and sizes, it is not surprising
to find a few in wheelchairs. The local homeschool group is in a
position to make these students feel as valued and included as
possible. There are a few practical ways to do this: First of
all, keep the physical limitations of handicapped students in
mind when planning group activities. Try to arrange at least a
couple events a year that can include everyone, even those who
can’t kick a ball or run races. Such awareness of limitations is
especially important when planning a field trip. A considerate
coordinator will research the proposed location well beforehand
and inform the pupil’s parents about accessibility issues, so
that there is less chance of an unpleasant surprise on arrival.
In addition, all students mu