special need resources

[karla5]

my 7 year old son suffers from aspbergers and epilepsy floppy muscles and learning difficulties. I am sick of arguing with the school regarding equipment. So I've decided to start fund raising for money to get these things for every child special needs child in the school. I would be really grateful for any advice or similar experiences others have had.

No advice on fundraising, sorry, but can I ask is your son statemented?

we live in scotland and are fighting for a record of need but as the system is changing the school is dragging its heels.

What a pain. What are the reasons the school gives for dragging it's heels? Is it just money?

no because its a lot of work reports from teachers,social worker,sn teacher,educational psychologist.Just sick of being so angry about it so thought why not do something myself

That's not a good enough reason for them to refuse help! How outrageous! I admire you for doing something pro active, but omg, they should be doing their job!

If you keep bumping this up tomorrow, hopefully someone will have something more useful to say than I have.

Sorry, but good luck!

there has got to be someone out there who has tackled this i can't be the only insane person

Sorry, I have no advice, just words of encouragement and a bit of anger thrown in!
My dd with SN isn't 3 yet so I have no real experience of what you are going through.
It is disgusting that you have to fight for something that would ease and improve your childs way of life, education,,,,, I must not get on my soap box.
I will read this post with interest and if I can help at all, in anyway, I will.
Good luck- and keep on fighting, if that's what's needed. It's not right that you need to, but they shouldn't get away with it.

karla5 - I don't know an awful lot about fund raising but I think that basically anyone can do it, though it often helps if you set up a charity as this encourages people to give, and means you can open a bank account in the charity name etc. It is actually pretty straightforward to set up a charitable association - you need 3 people prepared to be the trustees and there are standard documents you can get from the internet. Haven't got time to post more now as at work but I can give you a lot more info if I can get 30 mins to find it all. Do you want to contact me through contact another talker and then I can email some stuff if you think it would be helpful. Might not have a chance to do it until next week though.

thanks to everyone who gave advise our group'big deeds for special needs' is up and running and the first fund raiser is next week and i'm having my head shaved i know i'm insane

Karla, yes, insane- but at least you can wear a nice hat what with the colder weather on it's way. Insane but very brave for such a worthwhile cause. Good luck, hope it all goes well for you.
I did the Flora Light women's challenge a few weeks ago, raised over £1200 for the DSA. It was very rewarding,yes my legs did ache a bit afterwards- but not for as long as it will take your hair to grow.