Hi!!! I just ran across this website and not sure if you guys can help me out or not. My daughter is getting ready to start Pre-K here in Box Elder this August. My husband is military and we just moved here about 3 months ago. I'm not really sure what to do with our problems. My daughter has been diagnosed with Asthma, numerous Environmental allergies, and numerous food allergies. She ANA to peanuts, eggs, and green peas. She can't be exposed to trees or grass for long periods at a time or she'll have a reaction, then an asthma attack will follow.
My question is... I really don't know what to do with her school. I need to know that she's going to be taken care of properly or I'm strongly thinking of homeschooling. My husband is against homeschooling, but if it means she's going to be protected from all of the allergens... I'm all for it.
Please help me with any information that you may have.
Thank you so much in advance!!!
Wow, that's a lot of allergies and challenges to watch out for -- keeps a mom & dad busy! Asthma and severe food allergies such as these would be (and SHOULD be) covered under a Section 504 Plan. Most importantly, it gives direction to teachers and staff what to do in an emergency & what to do to prevent an asthma attack or allergy reaction in the first place.
Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 ensures that the child with a disability has equal access to an education. The child may receive accommodations and modifications.
Here are some websites that will give you more information:
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.index.htm
www.getasthmahelp.org/intro_schools.asp (great info aimed directly for administrators, teachers, etc. Includes a Student Asthma Action Card that you can download)
Feel free to call our office directly for more info. I'm in the Rapid City office. 348-0305.
