Breaking news on a story Disability Nation first covered over a year ago. Despite a state order in his favor, a hearing-impaired Westbury teenager was barred Tuesday from bringing his service dog to school. John Cave, 15, his mother, his twin sister and a family attorney were met at the entrance of W. Tresper Clarke High School in East Meadow by principal Timothy Voels, who refused to allow the dog inside the school.
Update on John Cave Jr.
Disability Nation
March 11, 2008
By Larry
Breaking news on a story DisabilityNation first covered over a year ago. Despite a state order in his favor, a hearing-impaired Westbury teenager was barred Tuesday from bringing his service dog to school. John Cave, 15, his mother, his twin sister and a family attorney were met at the entrance of W. Tresper Clarke High School in East Meadow by principal Timothy Voels, who refused to allow the dog inside the school.
The Caves and attorney Paul Margiotta then left, and John Cave did not return to school. “I don’t think they know what they’re doing,” John Cave said of school district officials, who have said the dog, Simba, poses a safety threat to other students. “I think they’re going to be in big trouble with the state.”