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Kyle is a young boy with physical disabilities who uses a wheel chair. His neighborhood DC public school was not wheelchair accessible, so Kyle was unable to go to the bathroom during the school day. He was also left behind when the class went on field trips because the teachers said they couldn’t provide accessible transportation. Not surprisingly, Kyle didn’t like school and was only earning D’s and F’s.
Finally, the DC school system decided he could not even attend school. They sent him home for more than seven months, providing a tutor only one hour a week.
After more than a year of advocating by herself, Kyle’s mother, Ms. Harper, recruited the help of a Children’s Law Center attorney to fight for Kyle’s right to a good education. CLC gathered evidence, researched the law and prepared for trial. The school system settled the night before trial – and allowed Kyle to attend an accessible school with the services he needs to succeed.
Due to the help of Children’s Law Center, Kyle is now excelling at school and making his mom very proud. He is now an A and B student and his reading level has jumped considerably! His independence in dealing with his physical disabilities has sky rocketed and his quality of life is through the roof.
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As one family united together, it was a blessing for my children to receive the gift of happiness from a total stranger. We just wanted to thank you for opening your heart to help. I’d personally like to take the time to say that you will be kept in our hearts and prayers from this day forth. That one day we can return the love you’ve shown to us.
-The D Family
