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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Reported to be said at yesterday's SB meeting:

&quot;We have an overwhelming number of ADA requests, even for our size (10x more than a district 1/3 our size, for example) that is slowing EVERYTHING down.&quot;

-&gt; This degree of a disproportionately large number of ADA requests in FCPS is a disgrace. Hence the parents' fury at some teachers.[/quote]

How on earth is it a "disgrace" that immunocompromised people or those with immunocompromised loved ones might want to avoid hospitalization?! What the f* is wrong with you people?![/quote]

People who have a true health concern should be ashamed of their colleagues who are faking it.[/quote]

You do not understand how ADA accommodations work. People have to have a doctor sign off on the medical reason/need. Most doctors are honest and will not sign off on it if the need isn't there. Even then, there are instances where the accommodation may not be made (e.g., if the accommodation is an "essential function" of a job, no accommodation is required). One can reasonably argue whether it is essential that all teachers be onsite. But that is a function of the process and the legal determination made (which can be and are challenged).

In short, it is very hard to "fake it" and still receive the accommodation. Very hard.
-signed, someone who used to litigate these cases for the defense side[/quote]

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