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hound29 OP t1_j6ylssm wrote

Reply to comment by Squish_the_android in School Districts for Hard of Hearing Child - Winchester? Bedford? Other? by hound29

there are two "close" schools for the deaf. one in Beverley, the other in Framingham. With two other kids a daily trip to those would not be realistic from Billerica - we'd much rather move to be closer if we go that route.

not just asking reddit and nothing else. Professionals generally don't bad mouth school districts they are required to work with in a professional setting. that is left for the internet

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rainniier2 t1_j6zi2l6 wrote

I still think you’re missing the point slightly. The recommendation is to tap into the HOH community for experiences/ recommendations with school districts specifically related to accommodating HOH children. A school district may be great for kids with accommodations for one reason (e.g. autism or learning disabilities) but could still have a history of failure for accommodating HOH children. This is the research I would do before spending upwards of a million dollars on a house.

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hound29 OP t1_j6zqa9w wrote

Yea I mean maybe missed the point? But yes we planned to do lots of outreach and have already started. Not moving based strictly on Reddit…but was hoping to use as one data point

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CrossroadsConundrum t1_j6ztg42 wrote

If the district sends your child to an out of district placement because they can’t meet their needs, they pay and provide transport. We have that now for my daughter. Unfortunately she travels and hour to school each day, fortunately they arrange and pay for her transport.

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Alternative_Nail1632 t1_j702yh4 wrote

It’s not metro west but Danvers or Lynnfield might not be bad options. Both have Good schools, good services, plus private deaf school and NS Education Coop a town away. Cheaper than Winchester.

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