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If a child has been removed by DSS (Department of Social Services) due to what you believe is disability discrimination related to epilepsy, there are several important steps and contacts to consider.

First, know your rights — removing a child solely because a parent has epilepsy may violate the Americans with Disabilities Show Full Answer

If a child has been removed by DSS (Department of Social Services) due to what you believe is disability discrimination related to epilepsy, there are several important steps and contacts to consider.

First, know your rights — removing a child solely because a parent has epilepsy may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Here are the key contacts to reach out to:

- A disability rights attorney — Look for lawyers who specialize in disability discrimination or family law. Many offer free consultations.
- Your state's Protection & Advocacy (P&A) organization — Every U.S. state has one. They provide free legal help for people facing disability discrimination.
- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) — You can file an ADA complaint at ADA.gov if you believe discrimination occurred.
- Your state's ADA coordinator — Each state has one who handles disability-related complaints.
- ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) — They handle civil rights and disability discrimination cases.

Document everything — medical records, seizure logs, communications with DSS, and statements from your neurologist showing your ability to parent safely are all critical.

Acting quickly is important, as there may be legal deadlines for filing complaints or appeals.

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