Janice has a baby of 12 months old and the local mums and tots group are starting to run a weekly baby music session.

Her baby, Ruby, is completely deaf but Janice wants her to have musical experiences and be part of this group.When she attends the group, several of the other mothers express their sadness at Ruby not being able to join in and say they think it best if she does not carry on attending since it might upset both Janice and Ruby. They suggest that maybe Ruby should just attend the normal drop in.

1. Is it right to ask Janice and Ruby to stay her away because of the feelings of the other parents and Ruby not being able to hear the music?
2. Could Janice participate in any way at all with Ruby?
3. What benefits would Janice and Ruby get from staying in the group?
4. How would a mother feel being told she should not be part of a group like this?
5. How can this group aim to be more inclusive?

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