They also informed Kayla that the library would provide childrens books for Matt to browse there.
It was abrupt, and it was callous.
All other patrons must only use the other areas of the Library, the site reads.
Its not their physical age, its their mental age.
As long as they have aides with them, Matts dad explained.
Matt is nonverbal and has limited communication skills.
In the past, he has attended various childrens programs at his church, St. Barnabas Episcopal in Irvington.
One of his favorite characters is Elmo, and he is particularly fond of picture books.
Segregating by age is not inherently illegal.
Age-restriction issues of this kind could affect other people in a similar situation to Matt.
He has the mentality of a 5 year old.
He enjoys watching Barney and loves to read Clifford and Thomas the Train books.
Books are his absolute favorite thing.
IDD stands forintellectual or developmental disability.
Ive been advocating for 30 years, Daniel Maillet said.
If somethings not right, I call it out.
