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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's a bit of a gray area. They have to provide "reasonable accomodations," which can vary by situation.  Do they have a problem carrying her down the stairs?  If so what is the problem and is there a "reasonable" method to overcome the problem.  Maybe they can train staff to do a rescue carry?  There are also specialized transport devices that can take adults down stairs, there are probably child versions.  Can they afford to get one?

On the other hand, they can argue that keeping your kid in the infant room is in fact a reasonable accommodation, since they still would be providing appropriate care, even if not in the best location.[/quote]

I called the DOJ and they said she would be protected.  I don't want it to come to that.  If they can take her and 15 other 2 year olds downstairs for outside time then why can't they for a fire drill?  [/quote]

Yes, she is protected, but the word "reasonable" is subject to interpretation.  In cases like this, your best bet is to meet with them and see what they are able to accomodate.  I'd think they could carry a two year old down the stairs.  If they think they can't, you need to know why and brainstorm ideas for how they can solve the problem or come up with alternatives.[/quote]

They want to teach her to butt scoot down the stairs but she is weak in the legs and I don't see it going well.  I don't see why they can't have one of the staff people (not teachers) take her downstairs.  How does one teacher handle 8 students anyways?  Aren't all two year olds bad at getting up and down stairs?[/quote]

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