Babbling

[Saddy]

so apparently a little girl in texas was told she can't use her walker at school anymore. ya know, because it's dangerous. for her. O.o link. i dunno why these schools think that they can just violate the law and no one is gonna say anything about it. apparently texas doesn't think that ada applies to them or something.

[FM_B]

I guess grandma can't come to school and have breakfast with me, either, because it just isn't safe. And I was looking ever so forward to it.

[Saddy]

nope. sorry. granny has to keep her ass at home.

[Gaius_Sextus]

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Saddy wrote:
so apparently a little girl in texas was told she can't use her walker at school anymore. ya know, because it's dangerous. for her. O.o link. i dunno why these schools think that they can just violate the law and no one is gonna say anything about it. apparently texas doesn't think that ada applies to them or something.

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Texas doesn't think any federal laws apply to them . . . . .

[FM_B]

That really is ridiculous, though. When I saw the title, I thought they were trying to say she was dangerous to other students. But she fell on the playground, like kinds tend to do, and now it's a problem? If a child without any disabilities were to fall, I'm sure they wouldn't hobble them and tell them that's what they get for running. Nah, of course they wouldn't, then the kid would need a walker or a wheelchair, which are probably both dangerous.

[SilverSin]

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Gaius_Sextus wrote:

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Saddy wrote:
so apparently a little girl in texas was told she can't use her walker at school anymore. ya know, because it's dangerous. for her. O.o link. i dunno why these schools think that they can just violate the law and no one is gonna say anything about it. apparently texas doesn't think that ada applies to them or something.

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Texas doesn't think any federal laws apply to them . . . . .

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For what it's worth, I live in Texas, and I really don't think the law applies to me. Yaaaaay Texas!

In other news, the baby boomers here will be raptured soon. Which could be.....just....super for everybody. 0_o

[3030win]

I would think kids crawling around on the ground would pose a trip hazard.

Maybe Washington should propose a study group to look into the matter.

[Saddy]

exactly. what if she was in a wheelchair? would that be dangerous too? i can't help but think about aaron hatcher. i honestly don't understand what is wrong with people.

[GinaSzanboti]

Sometimes I do wonder about why these authoritarian idiots decide they want to be teachers.  The brief moments of absolute control can't possibly be rewarding enough to put up with all the crap the rest of the time, since they clearly hate their students.

[MafiaFlood]

................. why do we have idiots running schools?

[naraku361]

For some reason, my first thought after reading the headline was of [generic movie politician villian guy] saying "But come on, guys; it's a choking hazard."

[Saddy]

yea. those walkers, man. it's a miracle no one has choked to death on one yet. XD

[FM_B]

Hand to god, my initial response to just the title of that article was "the fuuuuuudge?!" Where the hell do these teachers get off thinking that they can play the part of a trained medical professional? Sickening.

[Saddy]

right? when i first read about him i couldn't stop crying. i just kept looking at his picture and wondering who the fuuuuuudge in their right mind could ever hurt that kid. what the hell was in that teacher's head? i don't care if she's not a frickin' doctor, how the fuuuuuudge do you not know that what you're doing is fuuuuuudgeed up? gah!

[greyshirt]

the stars at night, are big and bright!

[Saddy]

unfortunately the same cannot be said for the minds of "educators" in texas.

[FM_B]

Even if she didn't realize how stupid she was being (no idea how, but let's just say she didn't), they even said "Eh, the doctor even said to cut this #### out since you don't want to believe us nor have enough common sense to figure it out." If there's an outsider in on this and doesn't owe you anything, he could have you arrested or something. So, to me, that's a clear indicator that you should stop this #### before you get locked up for child endangerment. Yeah, I don't get it. I don't understand how you rationalize that and make it seen like a good idea. Just #### mind boggling. My head hurts now.

I've been in a good mood the past couple of days for the first time in a week or so. Now it's gone. All gone. I'm staying the hell away from your threads and links, you Debbie Downer, you.

[Saddy]

blame facebook. people post this crap and depress me. i have to share it with others or i'll drown in my tears! why do you want me to drown?

[FM_B]

The only time I want you to drown is while you're swimming in the blood of your enemies. Wait... what?

[Goldar]

Texas is still stuck in the 2nd grade.

[Saddy]

excellent

[Saddy]

i think second graders have more sense.

[Schizo]

 As long as a school provides an aid for the girl to get around, I doubt they're violating any laws. It's not like they're going to make her crawl to class, they will give her a wheelchair.

 What gives me pause about this story: supposedly the girl fell in the parking lot when her walker collapsed. Some are claiming the mother was there at the time. The mother didn't deny it happened - she only asked if the director saw it as if him not seeing it means it never happened. If this is true, I'm with the director when he asked her why she isn't more concerned. Her lack of shock about it would mean either this isn't the first time it happened, or she's truly not worried. This is not the same as a kid falling down on a playground and scraping their knee. Those kids can get back up. This girl depends on the walker to get around, so if it collapses underneath her and she falls, she won't be able to get up and walk it off as easily as her peers. She might be able to get up at all. From the schools's perspective, this is a hazard to the girl AND a liability issue to the school if - god forbid - there's not an adult immediately on hand to help the girl up the next time her walker collapses.

 I didn't hear the director say she couldn't use a walker, only that she couldn't use HER walker - possibly meaning that specific one. If that's so, then why not solve the situation quickly and easily by buying a sturdier walker?

[HonorableCloud]

God, I love my country.

Texas, I mean. My country.

[Saddy]

walkers are expensive, yo. why should she be confined to a wheelchair if she can get around with her walker? she can walk, with the aid of her walker. i don't see how taking away this child's independence makes sense. it's easier for them, period. that's the problem. and i didn't see anything about the school providing anything. in my experience, schools don't supply adaptive equipment, that's on the parents. i also don't think that this has anything at all to do with the school being concerned about liability. have you watched the video? also, it is ANY walker, according to the mom, not just her walker. they want her to use her wheelchair exclusively. which i think is complete bull####.