Darius Home: A Case Study

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I was surprised to receive a negative response from you for Darius’ home to school travel assistance.
As you all know, Darius has a learning disability and his medical condition affects his bones, speech and communication. He cannot walk for long distance, nor can he focus on traffic. Saint John Vianney school is far from our house. I cannot drive and my husband goes to work at 6.30-7.00 am. I do work some night duties, coming back in the morning very tired.
Darius is over the statutory school age, with learning ability of age 8-9years old. His educational psychologist, Rob Philip, would be able to tell you more about Darius’ condition.
I am now paying for someone to take Darius to and from school which, in time, would be uncomfortable for

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