[5th MEB]

A child with Downs Syndrome does not necessarily require any special accommodations.
Other than usually some mild to (some times) sever mental retardation they are perfectly capable of all range of motion as any other kid.
They are generally capable of taking and following instructions and participation in physical play and sports.
The ADA does apply in this case and this child was unreasonably discriminated against.
WHY; because she is different.
Just to make every one aware; no I don't have any Downs Syndrome children, but I have worked with a lot of them.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

It may be true that the child can participate. I don’t know and I assume neither did the person in charge of the dance class. I think patience has to work both ways.

My niece’s best friend has DS. I have been surprised at how capable she is. She does ask for a lot of help, but nothing that is a big deal. She will ask for someone to get things for her. So we do, just as you would a young child. Where the problem sometimes arises is with her emotions. Sometimes she can get a bit complicated in that area. There are also bathroom and stomach issues. I’m not an expert. That’s my only exposure.