April 6th, 2024-WEST CLERMONT, Ohio-The parents of a special needs student in Ohio are outraged after their son, Dustin Hodge, who has Down syndrome and autism, was allegedly taped to a chair by two high school staffers as a joke. The incident, recorded on a cell phone, led to misdemeanor charges against the two staff members. Dustin, who is non-verbal, was stripped of his ability to communicate during the ordeal. His parents stress that what may seem like a harmless prank to some was deeply distressing for their son. They advocate for cameras in special needs classrooms to ensure transparency and safety. Despite the incident, they emphasize their son’s resilience and hope for positive change in special needs programs.
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