School reopening during COVID-19 pandemic: Considering students with disabilities

Author:

Brandenburg Joline E.1,Holman Lainie K.2,Apkon Susan D.3,Houtrow Amy J.4,Rinaldi Robert5,Sholas Maurice G.6

Affiliation:

1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

2. Department of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Pediatrics, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, Cleveland, OH, USA

3. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA

4. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

5. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas- Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA

6. Sholas Medical Consulting, LLC, New Orleans, LA, USA

Abstract

Over 80% of the children in the world have had their education impacted by COVID-19. For children with disabilities who receive special education services, access to in-person education and other resources at school is particularly important. The American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for students to attend school in person, without specifics for how children with disabilities can safely return to school. To appropriately plan and accommodate children with disabilities we must prioritize safety, allow for adherence to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and preserve essential school staff. The less cumbersome default of confining students with disabilities to home is not acceptable. We provide an outline describing why Individual Education Plans and 504 plans are important, how they are related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and recommendations for measures to help with safe return to school for children with disabilities.

Publisher

IOS Press

Subject

Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

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