Reference this page for school and camp visits to comprehensively ensure that all of your child’s needs are met.
School
☐ Which staff members will be working with my child?
☐ Can I visit and meet the staff members ahead of time?
☐ What type of medical assistance is available on-site?
☐ How can I best reach staff members with questions about my child’s overall progress?
☐ What is a typical day like?
☐ Would my child be a good fit for inclusion?
☐ What support will my child need — from the school and at home — to be successful?
☐ Does the school provide any transportation modifications?
☐ Are there scholarship opportunities?
☐ What other resources in the community are available for my child’s specific disability or
medical condition?
Camp
☐ Is the camp inclusive to all members of the community or does it focus on one group?
☐ Can the camp provide the necessary accommodations for my child (specialty staffing and sensory and dietary provisions, for example)?
☐ What is an average day at camp like?
☐ How is staff recruited and trained?
☐ What kind of medical assistance is available on-site?
☐ If there is swimming, what safety measures are taken around the pool?
☐ Can I visit the camp ahead of time and meet with my child’s counselor?
☐ Is transportation assistance available for families?
☐ Are there scholarship opportunities?
