Additional Case Study

Ginny

Ginny is a new ninth-grade student at Midland High, a school that has received special recognition as completely accessible to students with physical impairments. Ginny, born with spina bifida, is grossly overweight and confined to a wheelchair. Diane Lane, the exceptional student education coordinator, is struggling to help Ginny and her family control her weight and hygiene so that she can participate in a school-to-work program.
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This activity contains 8 questions.

	What events have transpired in Ginny's life between the time she was 12 until now which might have contributed to her condition in the ninth grade?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Do you think that Ginny's stepmother understands Ginny's condition or is realistic about her ability to function on her own?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Why is it important for Ginny to be able to assist with toileting?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Can Ginny's noncompliance in her toileting routine be used as a basis for excluding her from her proposed secondary program?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	How did communication break down after Ginny's job placement? How could this situation have been avoided?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Should there have been a more coordinated effort among social service agencies to address the challenges presented by Ginny and her family?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	What role did Ginny's father play in her situation?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	What would you say to Ginny's stepmother if you were given an opportunity to talk with her? What about her father?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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