Does a YMCA after school program HAVE to treat a child with D?

[WillowBean]

I just spoke the director of Youth programs at my local YMCA and she said that her staff would not be able to administer any insulin or do carb counting. My son is welcome to attend the after school program if, we come when he needs a shot, or if he can give himself a shot. I am hoping that they have to follow the ADA and they will have to treat his medical needs. Does anyone have any experience with this?

[Momof4gr8kids]

The YMCA is federally funded so they have to meet federal guidelines for schools and daycares.

[Kaylee's Mommy]

if they receive any federal funding I believe they have to provide care.. that includes medical needs.. I oculd be wrong, as its not a 'typical' place, but an afterschool program.. BUT if it were a regular school., they would have to provide that.. so I would think that if the YMCA accepts federal funding they have to follow the same rules.. :)

[momtojess]

My kids go the Y fun company after school prgram at their school. This is Jessi's 2nd yr there. I never really asekd "can you take her" i simply said here is what you need to do for her. They werent really sure about things at the begining, then we just gave them the same drs orders we gave the school and theywere fine with it. The director calls me if there is ever a question. There have been a few instances that wouldnt be acceptable if it was school or some other program i know had to follow ADA but I didnt make a deal of them since we get them settled. For ex. the kids didnt have school one day, so they combine a few schools in to one. Well, I asked a few days ahead of time who the counslers would be and that the whole day someone who knew how to take care of Jess would be there.. They hadnt even thought about it, and it wasnt going to be anyone there till 11 that would know what to do. We worked it out, and all was fine

[WillowBean]

My kids go the Y fun company after school prgram at their school. This is Jessi's 2nd yr there. I never really asekd "can you take her" i simply said here is what you need to do for her. They werent really sure about things at the begining, then we just gave them the same drs orders we gave the school and theywere fine with it. The director calls me if there is ever a question. There have been a few instances that wouldnt be acceptable if it was school or some other program i know had to follow ADA but I didnt make a deal of them since we get them settled. For ex. the kids didnt have school one day, so they combine a few schools in to one. Well, I asked a few days ahead of time who the counslers would be and that the whole day someone who knew how to take care of Jess would be there.. They hadnt even thought about it, and it wasnt going to be anyone there till 11 that would know what to do. We worked it out, and all was fine


Momtojess, would you mind telling me where this YMCA is located. I might have my local chapter contact your chapter.

[Wendy12571]

Actually, The fed government does not say they HAVE to give a kid a shot or insulin. They need to be willing to test blood sugar. THAT is the only thing they have to do. This was the kindercare decision.

[KitKat]

YMCA is a place of public accommodation. Therefore, required to meet its legal obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. So the answer is "no" - YMCA cannot refuse to enroll the child because of his or her diabetes. And furthermore, YMCA, under ADAct, must provide services. Please see the document at the link below:

http://www.diabetes.org/uedocuments/DOJTSIpressrelease.pdf

Please contact the ADA at 1-800-DIABETES to let them know you are having a situation with your local YMCA.

Good luck!