Jennifer Howson, 21, was restrained dozens of times at her school in the northeast Texas town of Kemp, often sustaining scrapes, bruises and black eyes. Her case is hardly unique; Texas educators pinned down students with disabilities 18,000 times in the 2007-08 school year.
In one case, educators restraining Jennifer broke a costsly device surgically implanted in her body to prevent severe seizures. The restraints occurred though Jennifer’s parents, both teachers — were working mere blocks away.
In this video, Jennifer and the Howsons tell their story.
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