what do you think about not accomodating a child on a field trip because he has to be in a wheelchair?

Answer 1

The operative word in your question is "accomodating." What accomodations were required. It's real easy to demand accomodation if you are not the person required to do the accomdating and/or pay for it.

If the accomodation meant using the bus with a wheel chair lift instead of the old bus that doesn't have one, then that's just awful and whoever is responsible should be strapped to train tracks and let nature take its course.

On the other hand, if the accomodation meant somebody had to pay for a nurse-attendant, rent $100,000.00 of medical equipment, and the child's condition could force the trip to be cancelled if he coughs the wrong way, then no, I don't think it is wrong to refuse the accomodation.

Everything in between is negotiable. But not everything can be accomodated for everybody. Sometimes the disabled should accomodate everyone else by not imposing themselves and their limits on others.

Answer 2

It is wrong pure and simple. It also may be against the law. The only reason not to, would be if the field trip posed a great danger to the child because he is wheelchair bound. Arrangements might be made though.

Answer 3

I think it is ethically and morally reprehensible to not make accommodations for a child in a wheelchair. This child deserves to have the same enriching experiences his classmates have, within the boundaries of reason. If you are planning a hiking trip, perhaps taking him would be impossible. For museums, zoos, or other similar venues, he should go along.

Answer 4

On first glance, it would seem terribly unfair. But I would have to know more, like where they would be going. If the school district has a handicapped accessible bus - if not shame on them, but that doesn't change the fact that for this trip, someone would have to carry him on and off the standard bus....so there are a lot of factors.

In an ideal world, should the child be accommodated, absolutely. But regrettably, it isn't that simple.

Answer 5

In most circumstances, that would be grossly wrong. The only situation I can think of would be a field trip where it would be impossible for him or her to come along safely. The only such trip I can think of offhand would be a trip to the huge cave complex in Kentucky, or something like that.

Answer 6

Although it may seem unfair it may be the only way. Regrettably some places that school/camp groups do visit are not wheelchair acessable.

Answer 7

What do I think? That it's discrimination and it's against the law. You should file a complaint. Besides, what could be said of staff or people who deny a little one his rights?

Answer 8

Sounds illegal to me. I don't think anyone is allowed to discriminate like that any more. Who told you that, and can you appeal to someone over their heads? Could you volunteer as a chaperone if they need help?

Answer 9

if the trip was sponsored by a school, I think there will be repercussions, not so sure about private organizations.

Answer 10

depends... if its a factory which doesnt have access for handicapped ppl then i guess its fair enough... though its really crap of them to do that... they should choose something which is accesible to all.. but life aint fair.... right..