Essay On Soundview

I come from the Soundview area in the Bronx and my recent neighborhood study has shown me how inadequate it is. My neighborhood is lacking so many opportunities in local support services, and places for children with disabilities. Although there are numerous buildings, offices, or what it may be outside of the neighborhood I find it unfair that we cannot provide that support close to home. One obvious thing that I know about the neighborhood when I am walking down the street or walking into businesses is the environmental condition which is poverty. This is Soundview, the South Bronx and while some areas are taken care of in comparison to others you cannot deny the need this neighborhood is experiencing. Passing housing buildings that are not taken care of, have a high rate of drugs, and no stranger to multiple crimes a day offers insight into what needs to be changed. According to

Families have to travel to buildings far from their homes or send their child on a school bus to further school districts with more opportunities for their child. I find that this can be tiring when you have to rely on public transportation. Making days seem longer and more exhausting. Also, sending your child to school with someone else behind the wheel sounds stressful because how do you ensure the safety of their child. Do schools follow up with attendance, and how far is too far when you want to make sure your child gets the attention they deserve.

In a recent report, I noted that most parents had no understanding of what an inclusion setting meant. They had no idea that this was available and saw that with all of the social/emotional benefits for children with and without disabilities. They felt it is a great idea as long as the child with specials needs has their needs met. So with poverty having the strongest effect on the community, it is very influential in the local