Disabled Idaho Students Lack Access to Playgrounds and Lunchrooms
Despite federal law, disabled students can’t access playgrounds, lunchrooms, classes and bathrooms.
In an elementary school in southwest Boise, Idaho, a 3-year-old boy in a wheelchair was unable to join his classmates on the playground due to loose woodchips and lack of accessible equipment.
The boy was relegated to watching his classmates play as a staff member stood with him.
Historic $2 billion funding will do little to help school districts make necessary fixes to improve accessibility for disabled students.
Author's summary: Disabled students in Idaho face accessibility issues.
- Loose woodchips prevent wheelchair access on playgrounds
- Lack of accessible equipment, such as swings and textured panels
- Disabled students often spend recess inside their classrooms