TEAR OUT AND
USE THIS SHEET
FOR SCHOOL
AND CAMP
VISITS, BOTH
VIRTUAL AND
IN-PERSON. What to Ask
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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?
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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?