According to the ADA, a special
needs child is one whose physical and mental impairment
substantially limits that child, to the degree that it is age
appropriate, from caring for her or himself, from performing manual
tasks or from any other "major life activity." such as
walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing or learning.
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Parents
Rights:
They are entitled to obtain
referrals from the same general list that families of typically
developing children receive; They have the right to pursue care
from any provider.
Providers, by law, cannot refuse to
enroll a special needs child for whom they are able to make
reasonable accommodation.
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