Hello everyone, I am Jena,44 years old, Married to Darrell for almost 30 years. Mother Ken 23 and Beth 21. She has Trisomy 21 Down Syndrome. We have a very important event coming up this year. Beth will graduate from High School. This is not going to be a happy time for her. She dearly loves school and is all she knows.
It will be a very heart breaking time.
Unlike many of the kids I have read about Beth's mentality is that of a 4-7 year old. However, she is the biggest blessing of my life. I have been searching the web and talking to everyone I can think of looking for something to replace school. I drive her Special Needs School Bus at this time and have for 10 years. I was hoping the County would let me continue and let her ride with me. but that was a deadend. due to liability.
We have what they call a Training Center that is maintained by the ARC. but it is not the kind of place any of us would want our child to go. It is by far out of date.
Basically what I am asking, has anyone else been through this? How did you handle it?
Thanks for any answers or suggestions.
Jena
