Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Service Dogs and Their Place

Dog helps stabilize autistic boy's life, but Hillsboro school says not in the classroom | Washington County News - – OregonLive.com

The U.S. Department of Justice is currently investigating a complaint filed by Disability Rights Oregon on behalf of the Givenses. The outcome could affect other families in Oregon that hope to use autism service dogs in schools.

The argument pits special education law against the Americans With Disabilities Act. Although the district argues that the dog is not necessary for Scooter's classroom education, the family says the dog improves the boy's access to his education by keeping him calm

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