A woman with autism, known as 'Amanda,' has successfully sued her Stockholm school for discrimination. The district court ruled that the school failed to demonstrate sufficient adaptations for her needs. This is the first judgment following a new legal practice.
In a landmark ruling, Stockholm's district court has determined that a school discriminated against a student with autism, referred to as 'Amanda.' The Stockholm school could not prove it had implemented sufficient adaptations based on 'Amanda's' specific needs, leading to a finding of discrimination.
The case involves a woman with autism who experienced inadequate support during her time at the school. The court stated that the lack of adaptations constituted discrimination. This is the first judgment under a new legal practice in this area, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases.
'It shouldn't have to happen to anyone else,' says 'Amanda' about her experience. The ruling highlights the importance of schools actively adapting to students with disabilities to avoid discrimination. The background stems from 'Amanda's' time at the school, where adaptations did not meet her requirements.
This legal development marks a step toward better protection for students with autism in Swedish schools, though details on the school's specific measures are not outlined in the judgment.