I Hate Conflict, but I Fight for My Child With a Disability
I do not like conflict. Some people who know me will laugh at that. But I truly do not like to argue.
IEPs stress me out. IEPs keep me up at night. But know this — I will fight for my child’s rights. I will fight hard! And if that means conflict, bring it on.
I have educated myself to know what my son’s rights are, and have been to seminars and conventions around the country. I know inclusion works best, and I will fight for it!
My child needs to be around neurotypical students, and they need to be around my child as well. We all live in one world.
I know my child has a right to attend our home school, be in a general education classroom, and should move from there for services. I will fight for my child.
I will argue at the IEP table. I am my child’s voice, and though it’s hard, and though I don’t like conflict, I will do what it takes for my child.
Happily married and mom to three boys, our youngest son Raymond is 18 with Down syndrome. I am wildly passionate about inclusion and believe that we are all worthy of being included! I believe so strongly~ that we wrote a book! Check out the book: Fully Included~Stories To Inspire Inclusion! I am a mom. An author. A writer. An advocate. An entrepreneur. We currently live in the Jacksonville Beach, Florida area.
mtetschner