A nine year-old student in grade 4 at elementary school has multiple disabilities including an inability to walk or speak. During a school ski trip he was made to stay in his wheel chair all day even though he is capable of using his upper body strength to get around.
The Centre negotiated a settlement that included:
- Financial compensation for the right to be free from discrimination;
- The Board agreed to the following accommodations:
- The Board will undertake to accommodate him pursuant to the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- The Board will undertake to schedule a transition meeting before the start of each school year with his teacher for the next year.
- The Board will provide vocabulary pertaining to the unit of study in a timely manner.
- The Board will try to ensure that he is provided with an opportunity to engage in physical activities during recess and lunch.
- The Board agreed to ensure that all future trips meet the Board’s policy on inclusion, including overnight trips. The parties agree to communicate in advance of any outing to allow for his accommodation.