Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 It's different in two schools here in Henry, We have 3 special needs, 2 of which are autistic. Of the autistic one of them the school seems to include them in different activities, the other does not even recognize the special ed, in fact our child did not get a " Homeroom " class picture because he was special ed, yet we had to pay for the homeroom photo with our package. It's like they place them in the far end of the school, maybe a dark closet or something. But when they get sick, and with 5 kids in the home it goes around; the school is worried they are missing too many day's. I can't figure it out. We were at the DR's today with the baby she did say there was a big bad bug going on everywhere, they were busy especially teen's and younger. Dale Special child rights Hi All, For the past month my son has had some form of a cold. I realize this is cold season; however, there are certain factors which I feel contribute to that. In the morning, all the children go to the cafeteria for breakfast before going to their classes. My son's class sits at the end of the cafeteria/assembly hall by the backdoor. This backdoor is also used in the morning as an entrance to children being dropped off by car. This door is opened while my son and his class are sitting trying to eat their breakfast. At the last PTA meeting, I noticed the special classes were not included in the figures for the schools accomplishment -- and was told by my son's teacher that the principal did not want to damage her numbers by including the special ed class. I understand the business aspect of that as far as getting funding and resources for the school. However, putting these kids at the back door suggests that this attitude runs deeper than business. What rights do my son have as far as this situation is concerned? Amari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 In a message dated 2/7/06 2:31:25 PM, amari_divine@... writes: << At the last PTA meeting, I noticed the special classes were not included in the figures for the schools accomplishment -- and was told by my son's teacher that the principal did not want to damage her numbers by including the special ed class. I understand the business aspect of that as far as getting funding and resources for the school. However, putting these kids at the back door suggests that this attitude runs deeper than business. >> Maybe you should express your concerns directly to the principal. Another suggestion is to go to the PTA president and ask about joining or starting an Exceptional Students Committee. You might also see if your school district has a parent mentor. They might be able to help you come up with some other ways to make positive change in your school. What district are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 They cannot discriminate in this way against your child. Get a copy of the ADA Section 504. There are guidelines regarding classroom placement and size. The classroom of special needs children have to be the same size as regular classrooms and they cannot be in a segregated wing or building. If the lunchroom placement of your child is making him sick, get him moved to another table. MarilynDale Crissey <dcrissey@...> wrote: It's different in two schools here in Henry, We have 3 special needs, 2of which are autistic. Of the autistic one of them the school seems toinclude them in different activities, the other does not even recognizethe special ed, in fact our child did not get a "Homeroom" class picturebecause he was special ed, yet we had to pay for the homeroom photo withour package. It's like they place them in the far end of the school,maybe a dark closet or something. But when they get sick, and with 5kids in the home it goes around; the school is worried they are missingtoo many day's. I can't figure it out.We were at the DR's today with the baby she did say there was a big badbug going on everywhere, they were busy especially teen's and younger.Dale-----Original Message-----From: autism [mailto:autism ] On Behalf Of amari_divineSent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 2:29 PMautism Subject: Special child rightsHi All,For the past month my son has had some form of a cold. I realize this is cold season; however, there are certain factors which I feel contribute to that. In the morning, all the children go to the cafeteria for breakfast before going to their classes. My son's class sits at the end of the cafeteria/assembly hall by the backdoor. This backdoor is also used in the morning as an entrance to children being dropped off by car. This door is opened while my son and his class are sitting trying to eat their breakfast. At the last PTA meeting, I noticed the special classes were not included in the figures for the schools accomplishment -- and was told by my son's teacher that the principal did not want to damage her numbers by including the special ed class. I understand the business aspect of that as far as getting funding and resources for the school. However, putting these kids at the back door suggests that this attitude runs deeper than business.What rights do my son have as far as this situation is concerned?Amari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi , I will speak directly with the principal. I will also find out about the ESC -- I think that's a great idea. We are in the South Fulton district. > Maybe you should express your concerns directly to the principal. Another > suggestion is to go to the PTA president and ask about joining or starting an > Exceptional Students Committee. You might also see if your school district has a > parent mentor. They might be able to help you come up with some other ways to > make positive change in your school. > > What district are you in? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi... I have been dealing with some problems too, dealing with a school that did not want take my son into after-school program until they found someone to deal with him one-on-one... which they avoided last year, and took from the beginning of the school year until a week ago to get this person lined up. My view of the problem is that they will let it go until it becomes inescapable for them... They have dealt poorly with me, and this issue is not over, as far as I'm concerned; legal action for repartations is still an option. The Americans with Disabilities Act was created to help people like us and our children. Have you talked to anyone from the Special Ed department at the county level? They may be able to help. Does anyone know a lawyer that deals with the ADA issues? I would like to see this group find an advocate that can straighten out some of these twisted ways that we are being led down by the schools... Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi Tom, Yes you are so right about them avoiding the problem until it's inescapable -- I had that battle last year at my son's other elementary school. As far as talking to the county person (Carole Guerin) -- she was the one playing games last year and we are not each other's favorite person. She thought she could keep avoiding the situation and just her attitude was distasteful, so I complained to her boss, sicced legal on them (DOE) and THEN everything got done. > > Hi... I have been dealing with some problems too, dealing with a > school that did not want take my son into after-school program until > they found someone to deal with him one-on-one... which they avoided > last year, and took from the beginning of the school year until a week > ago to get this person lined up. > > My view of the problem is that they will let it go until it becomes > inescapable for them... They have dealt poorly with me, and this issue > is not over, as far as I'm concerned; legal action for repartations is > still an option. The Americans with Disabilities Act was created to > help people like us and our children. Have you talked to anyone from > the Special Ed department at the county level? They may be able to help. > > Does anyone know a lawyer that deals with the ADA issues? I would like > to see this group find an advocate that can straighten out some of > these twisted ways that we are being led down by the schools... > > Tom > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 My son's school puts him in trailer and everytime the kids have to go to the restroom or lunchroom or anywhere else they have to wear jackets because its so cold outside. Now my son has a cold and running nose and hasn't gone to school for 3 days. Are they violating ADA code 504 by sending these kids to trailers? Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi All, I just wanted to thank you for your input regarding my son's situation. I took my concerns to the principal -- she tried to pass the buck, but ultimately she had the entire class change tables today. They are now sitting in the middle of the cafeteria. Thanks guys. Amari > > > > Hi... I have been dealing with some problems too, dealing with a > > school that did not want take my son into after-school program > until > > they found someone to deal with him one-on-one... which they > avoided > > last year, and took from the beginning of the school year until a > week > > ago to get this person lined up. > > > > My view of the problem is that they will let it go until it becomes > > inescapable for them... They have dealt poorly with me, and this > issue > > is not over, as far as I'm concerned; legal action for > repartations is > > still an option. The Americans with Disabilities Act was created to > > help people like us and our children. Have you talked to anyone > from > > the Special Ed department at the county level? They may be able to > help. > > > > Does anyone know a lawyer that deals with the ADA issues? I would > like > > to see this group find an advocate that can straighten out some of > > these twisted ways that we are being led down by the schools... > > > > Tom > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Not if typical children's classes are being held in trailers at the same time. The point is that they can't be segregated or treated differently than typical children. MarilynManzoor Chaudhury <manny1070@...> wrote: My son's school puts him in trailer and everytime the kids have to go to the restroom or lunchroom or anywhere else they have to wear jackets because its so cold outside. Now my son has a cold and running nose and hasn't gone to school for 3 days. Are they violating ADA code 504 by sending these kids to trailers? Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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