HHS Settles Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) Allegations with Connecticut Town's Summer Camp

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has entered into an [agreement][1] with Simsbury, CT, that requires its recreation department to adopt a policy on diabetes management for children attending its summer camp program. A parent complained that the town didn't provide reasonable modifications to its summer camp program so camp staff could test blood glucose and provide diabetes-related care to his daughter. Under [Title II][2] of the ADA, a public entity must provide reasonable modifications for a person with a disability, unless it significantly changes the nature of its service, program or activity.

[1]: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/activities/agreements/simsbury-ct_agreement.pdf
[2]: http://www.ada.gov/t2hlt95.htm

URL: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/04/20120416b.html