[senco-forum] BSL interpreters for parents

Dear All

can the parents read?  If so, why can't you type out the conversation as you
speak so that they can read what is said as the conversation progesses?
Like an MSN conversation...

Philippa

On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 1:38 PM, <anusianena at aol.com> wrote:

> Dear All
> We have a child in year 1 with hearing-impaired parents.  Although her
> mother can lip-read well and manage in a one-to-one parents evening type
> situation, she has asked if we can supply an interpreter for larger
> meetings.
> I have been trying to find some sort of guidance about who pays for this,
> but have had little joy from local authority.  The situation would be
> different if the child was hearing-impaired - we could then access a local
> service.  it seems it is quite unusual for a child to have 2 hearing
> impaired parents.
> Part of the problem is that going through a private agency we have to pay
> for an entire session - £150, when we may need just 20 minutes.  Under
> disability discrimination legislation, is that a "reasonable" amount for a
> small primary to pay?  My head thinks not.
> Any wise words would be much appreciated - want to progress on this issue
> which has been lurking for a while.
> Thank you
> Anusia
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