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Occupational therapist urges inclusive, accessible features in school reconstruction plans
Summary
An occupational therapist and district staff urged the board to ensure reconstruction plans include accessibility, nursing spaces, sensory accommodations and mechanical lifting supports for special-education students.
An occupational therapist from USD 500 urged the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education on Feb. 27 to incorporate accessibility and specialized design features into the district—s school reconstruction plans so classrooms better meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Brianna (Bree) Connor, who identified herself as an occupational therapist in the district, told the board her building houses multiple specialized-education programs and that the current built environment presents barriers for students who rely on mobility devices, need assistance with hygiene or require sensory…
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