Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Do we have to help children take off and put on their leg braces and provide similar types of assistance to children with mobility impairments?

April 26, 2017braces children help impairments leg mobility similar types

0

Posted

Do we have to help children take off and put on their leg braces and provide similar types of assistance to children with mobility impairments?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Generally, yes. Generally, yes. Some children with mobility impairments may need assistance in taking off and putting on leg or foot braces during the day. As long as doing so would not be so time-consuming that other children would be left unattended, or so complicated that it could only be done by licensed health care professionals, it would be a reasonable modification to provide such assistance. The Department of Justices settlement agreement with the Sunshine Child Center of Gillett, Wisconsin, addresses this issue and others (see question 26).