Anee,

As usual, I am in awe of your great deeds.  I am wondering if they are doing
something like this where I live (Alexandria, Va -- we shared about being
neighbors in a previous post).  If I try to promote something like this in
the City of Alexandria and they go for it, can we use what you have done as a
go-by?  Can I consult with you if this pans out?

Alexandria was very receptive to the idea of a nature program for children
with disabilities when I contacted them.  Now they have a monthly program
headed by their therapeutic recreation specialist.  I was in on the planning
phase, but he has done every bit of the leg work.  He even had the kids write
a letter to President Clinton about the program (Kingfishers).  That kind of
motivation on the part of a city employee makes me think that this idea would
fly also.

Maybe they are already doing something, I don't know and I don't want to be
presumptuous.  But there are under ten children with physical disabilities in
the Alex. School system.  That makes me wonder whether they have thought to
put training like this on their agenda.

Trish knows the stats for special ed students in Fairfax County.  I can't
remember them myself, but I know the number is astronomical.  I don't know if
they are doing anything like this either though.

Betty