Resources
Tip: Click on the Green links
Sample Letters
6. Revised HIPAA law Permission to inform school of your child's allergies
7. School Plan (Example of an IHP, Individual Health Plan)
9. NEW Letter to the TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
Education
7. New 504 Plan Outline
* Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability in education and endures a safe and appropriate public education. If schools do not comply, call 1-800-368-1019 or email ocrmail@hhs.gov or visit www.hhs.gov/ocr to file a complaint online. To learn more visit www.504idea.org
* Source: Food Allergies for Dummies by Robert Wood, MD.
Epinephrine in NY Schools
1. Click on Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injector Devices in the School Setting to read the 2002 directive from NYS State Dept. of Education.
2. Click on The latest regulations related to epinephrine in NY city public schools.
3. NYSSHSC, a state-funded organization, created a document called "Food Allergy Module".
Action Plan for Anaphylaxis
Food Allergy Organizations
1. The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) offers several food allergy programs. Nominate your child's school (by clicking on the bus) for a Free Food Allergy Program. Also sign up for Free Special Allergy Alerts. FAAN will email you directly with recalls from food companies when they mislabel their products for undeclared food allergens. They also offer "Be a Pal" Program in May for schools.
2. The Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) is a non-profit organization that raises funds toward the effective treatment and cure for food allergies.
3. The Food Allergy Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, building a coalition of concerned parents, researchers, educators and experts.
New Food Allergy Research
Asthma Resources
2. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 1-800-822-2762 Physician Referral Line
3. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 1-800-842-7777
Eczema Resources
Medical Supplies and more
1. Medical Bracelets - It is very important that your child wears a medical bracelet (especially if your child is in daycare/school), Visit www.medicalert.org, www.americanmedical-id.com, LaurensHope.com or www.petitebaublesboutique.com.
2. Go to allergykids.com to see Robin O'Brien's story on CNN, and shop for products that will help keep your child safe in school. Special offer to PAK members only - 10% off. Code: PAK. Our mission is to educate mothers about the risks that chemicals in foods present to our children.
3. Allergicchild.com, by Nicole Smith, has books & classroom posters available for the food allergic child.
7. Check my Tag™ makes allergy awareness clothing especially for young children at risk.
8. NEW FoodAllergyTalk.com
Recipes
Peanut Allergies
Health & Environmental Category
**This listing does not imply any endorsement by or affiliation with PAK.
Disclaimer:
PAK is not a professional or medical organization. It is a group of parents sharing information and supporting each other. The discussions, meeting minutes, handouts, guest speakers, agendas, and other products of our support group do not constitute medical/legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Always discuss individual health questions and medical issues with a qualified personal physician.
Dr. Wood's Articles
Credit: Dr. Robert A. Wood is Professor of Pediatrics and International Health and Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland and author of the recently published Food Allergies For Dummies (John Wiley & Sons).
Visit Dr. Wood's Food Allergy Website at www.DrRobertWood.com.
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