In 1990 many day cares, camps, and recreational centers refused to admit children with diabetes. they saw the testing caused an "undue burden."
Friday, May 11, 2012
ADA in Action
"Federal and some state laws protect children with diabetes and their families against discrimination and set out the legal responsibilities of “public accommodations,” such as daycare, camps, and recreational programs. Children with diabetes have the right to the same opportunities to attend daycare, go to camp, and participate in community activities as any other child"
In 1990 many day cares, camps, and recreational centers refused to admit children with diabetes. they saw the testing caused an "undue burden."
"The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires public accommodations, including camps and daycare centers, to avoid discriminating against people with disabilities. This includes small day care centers operated out of a person’s home. The ADA does not cover programs operated by religious organizations, for example a daycare operated by a church. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) requires any entity receiving federal funds- including religious organizations- to provide equal access to people with disabilities."- American Diabetes Association
In the 1990s, the Association brought litigation against two major daycare providers, KinderCare and La Petite Academy. As a result, KinderCare and La Petite Academy entered into agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice that require them to enroll children with diabetes. The agreements also required KinderCare and La Petite to train staff to administer blood glucose tests, recognize hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and respond to emergencies.
In 1990 many day cares, camps, and recreational centers refused to admit children with diabetes. they saw the testing caused an "undue burden."
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I think the daycares should be trained to do things like that. Such as the blood glucose tests. They need to be done right because this involves the health of a young child. I can remember being in school and one of my classmates had severe diabetes. He always had to take his blood sugar and we were young so sometimes he would forget. This was dangerous because he was at risk of passing out if he sugar dropped. The mom of the child came in a showed the teacher what he had to do and when. So every day the child did this. I think its improtant the mother did that because her childs health was at risk if he didnt do these things.
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