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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We’re in the upper elementary group, so lessons will be concurrent.  We chose distance learning rather than hybrid and I’m secretly hoping my kid’s teacher will remain virtual (medical exemption?) and the classrooms will have monitors. Is that possible, or will it only be in extraordinary circumstances where some sort of waiver is granted?  Would they notify parents in advance?[/quote]

It’s possible, but highly unlikely.  APS supposedly is taking a very strict approach to ADA accommodations now.[/quote]

APS should follow the law, period.  As long as it’s doing that, no one should complain.[/quote]

I don’t know the laws around ADA but it APS seems to be denying most people that apply. The classroom monitor thing that fcps is doing seems to be less common in APS because fcps approved way more ADA requests.[/quote]

A bit backwards in reality. APS tried to hire monitors to provide those accommodations, but didn't get enough..thus they started denying requests.  They actually claim they gave them, but said: "you are provided the short-term telework accommodation until students return to school"  and.."extending your accommodation will harm the organization when students return"

Teachers who have had transplants, or are currently receiving chemo, have been denied.  Vaccinations might mean some people with legit CDC high-risk from Covid health issues, might be okay returning, but others either won't be despite vaccine, or can't get vaccine due to their health issues.[/quote]

“Receiving chemo” can mean a lot of things.  Certain types of skin cancer are treated with topical chemo, for instance, which doesn’t have the same immune effects of other forms of chemo.[/quote]

True, but you are kind of missing the overall point :-). [/quote]

How do?  My point is that a lot of people are putting stories about how they were denied accommodations for dire conditions, but many of them are at best very questionable requests when you think about them for more than a moment.  I sympathize with people who are concerned about going back, but that doesn’t necessarily mean their situation warrants an accommodation.[/quote]

I am a teacher who was denied. Legit High risk via CDC..not what you were saying, which were issues not on the CDC list. If I were in FCPS I would be approved. I was approved in Arlington, until they couldn't hire enough monitors.  My accommodation was thus as described "telework until students return" "it will be a burden to the organization if your 'accommodation' extends after kids return" "You can resign, take unpaid leave, or return".   I fortunately will be vaccinated, and while not totally comfortable due to my legit high risk issue, I am going to return. I can't afford the other options.  I know many colleagues in similar circumstances.  Yes, there are folks caring for others, or breastfeeding, and those aren't on the CDC list.  My point, remains...those with high risk conditions listed on the CDC are being denied in APS, while those with the same issues were approved in FCPS.[/quote]

What is your ultimate goal here? COVID is never going away.  If you are vaccinated but still cannot be around other people, how can you work anywhere?[/quote]

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