Diabetes Care in the School and Day Care Setting
Author:
- American Diabetes AssociationAAAmerican Diabetes Association
Open Access
- 1 January 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Diabetes Association in Diabetes Care
- Vol. 28 (suppl_1) , s43-s49
Abstract
Federal laws that protect children with diabetes include Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1991 (originally the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975), and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Under these laws, diabetes has been considered to be a disability, and it is illegal for schools and/or day care centers to discriminate against children with disabilities. In addition, any school that receives federal funding or any facility considered open to the public must reasonably accommodate the special needs of children with diabetes. Indeed, federal law requires an individualized assessment of any child with diabetes. The required accommodations should be provided within the child’s usual school setting with as little disruption to the school’s and the child’s routine as possible and allowing the child full participation in all school activities.Keywords
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