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Sunday, January 7, 2007

School bars Deaf teen's assistance dog

4 comments:

Rosemary said...

It doesn't make sense! Do they think the dog is going to bite somebody?

Ruth said...

The school has said according to an article that the teen doesnt need the dog in school - and are placing hurdles in his way. Perhaps the media attention will help resolve this - or a lawsuit.

Gen X Revert said...

The East Meadow school district is clearly breaking the law. There is now an investigation being started but it may take awhile to resolve the situation. Although the school says every accomodation has been made for the student, which is true, it is still illegal to bar the dog. Looks like education is lacking in this school, and not necessarily on the students' part.

Ruth said...

Well put. Thanks for your comment, Gen X.