But the third center Parker tried, Hand in Hand, turned out to be just right. They asked questions, found out what her needs were and accommodated her very well. The environment has been good for Sunday, who has made many friends. It's also benefited the non-disabled kids who attend the center. Families want it.
Research shows it's better for the kids if it's done well.
And it's the law. Thanks to the ADA, he attends a preschool that should help integrate him into the mainstream school system. On Wednesdays, Cory's condition requires him to stay home to rest, and his mother, Jamie, needs someone to take care of him. Because Cory is severely disabled, anyone who cares for him must know how to use a feeding tube and administer oxygen. Trained individuals come to the home for a specified amount of time per month to care for or work with the special-needs child.