Even before reading the Times story, my concerns about food allergic kids led, in part, to my writing my Food - in - the - Classroom Manifesto (in which I argue that school classrooms should be food - free), and I certainly support
accommodations for food allergies in school cafeterias.
We've had several discussions about
accommodations for food allergies in school.
Not exact matches
A school law attorney will provide a primer on the legal issues to consider in addressing
food allergies on campus; and will provide three case studies serving as examples of how universities can provide
accommodations for students with special dietary requests.
While it might work
for some students with
food allergies to deal directly with the college cafeteria staff or college housing office to secure
accommodations, this may not be the best route to take in the long run.
To participate in the directory, each college answered 18 questions about
accommodations for students with
food allergies and celiac disease in three areas:
A child with severe
food allergies typically does not qualify
for coverage under the IDEA unless the child needs special education in addition to
accommodations and health services
for his
food allergies.
A school with outstanding
food allergy awareness is willing to 1) provide
accommodations in writing
for your child
for their specific
allergies, 2) admit what they don't know and learn, 3) follow a written health care plan (provided by your doctor) that outlines the steps to take if anaphylaxis were to occur, 4) train all necessary staff on the use of epinephrine, 5) have a school nurse in the building at all times, 6) include your child in every activity possible including field trips, 7) educate the community about
food allergies, 8) refuse to allow any bullying behavior regarding
food allergies, 9) find ways to celebrate without
food and 10) stand up to parents (and educate them) who say that
food allergies are «hogwash»!
A school with outstanding
food allergy awareness is willing to 1) provide
accommodations in writing
for your child
for their specific
allergies, 2) admit what they don't know and learn, 3) provide a written health care plan that outlines the steps to take if anaphylaxis were to occur, 4) train all necessary staff on the use of epinephrine, 5) have a school nurse in the building at all times, 6) include your child in every activity possible including field trips, 7) educate the community about
food allergies, 8) refuse to allow any bullying behavior regarding
food allergies, 9) find ways to celebrate without
food and 10) stand up to parents (and educate them) who say that
food allergies are «hogwash»!
They either were bold enough to say they can provide safe meals
for any
food allergic child or they have never had a student with
food allergies and therefore don't know what
accommodations will be needed such as ensuring cross contamination doesn't occur.
Attorney Laurel Francoeur answers questions from parents about Section 504 Plans
for school
accommodations of
food allergy disability.
Settlement agreement between U.S. and Lesley University (2012)
for violating the ADA by refusing to make reasonable
accommodations for a student with
food allergies.
We offer comfortable
accommodations for up to 48 individuals, WIFI in most buildings, a beautiful bamboo yoga platform, a full service restaurant with flexible meal plans that can accomodate vegetarians, vegans, and people with
food allergies, and facilities
for classrooms and meetings.