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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I completely understand that this is a rather novel concept and requires a significant amount of creativity, work, and resourcing in order to work. And maybe as a whole it’s not the end solution that can be feasible and acceptable for all involved. But when you have a child that has such a drive to learn and be in school but can’t, because of a genetic condition that makes her particularly vulnerable to Covid, you have to try something. And hopefully, with help from other interested parents, this conversation can go some where and give her the access to a full education that she, and all kids, deserve.

For all the good faith discussion, even those critiquing the idea, I thank you. My end goal isn’t to achieve a particular idea but rather to give her access. So if this idea needs to just be a starting point then so be it.

For all those questioning my motivation and honest plea for help, especially with personal attacks, perhaps your time is better spent reflecting on how you treat the vulnerable among us and less on trying to anonymously tear others down on an Internet forum. [/quote]

Hello OP. I have older children, so my perspective on this is useless. Nonetheless, I cannot fathom wanting desperately to send my five-year-old to school and feeling that I cannot. I am curious what her medical team says? Does the risk of COVID to her truly outweigh the benefit of in-person schooling? Does her medical team truly believe that there is a risk of severe complications from COVID, even when fully vaccinated? I think answers to those questions may help garner a little more sympathy from other school-aged parents. Everyone was so scared during COVID, but with vaccinations, it is so hard for most of us to understand or believe that the risk is that great anymore. My adult daughter works at a center in NoVa for extremely disabled teens and young adults. Many have genetic conditions and syndromes that do put them at higher risk, but even there they no longer require masks. The importance of communication to these students is just too great. I have no doubt that you have done much of your own research and are doing everything you can to advocate so importantly for your daughter. But have you considered just letting your guard down a bit? Also, I do not believe IDEA includes the word "safe," which you included in your claim earlier in the thread. Of course, safety at school should be implied, but as you know, the act can only do so much. [/quote]

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