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Rolling Along: ...I had the privilege to read "<br />Rolling Along: [u]The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair[u/], by Jamee Riggio Heelan to a 1st grade class yesterday. It was well received and it opened their eyes to exactly why we have things like ramps at intersection curbs,l low-level drinking fountains and ramps that parallel stairways at many buildings, as well as doors that open up to the touch of a switch near doors.<br /><br />I have been doing this for awhile now and I always enjoy see the light of comprehension click in the children's eyes as I read the stories to them. I am also surprised at some of the answers I get during the question and answer periods that follow the reading.<br /><br />I have never been one to equate a lack of experience with intelligence. These children are at the age where they will learn more rapidly than they will in any other point in their lives, and being the source of some degree of positive influence upon their young minds is worth the very uncomfortable commute from south Alameda County to the Castro District.<br /><br />I have been doing this for about two years now and I look forward to doing this for many more years. Thanks for making this possible.<br /><br />Joanne Hook<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com