A Houston mother is calling for justice after her son, who has special needs, was victimized by an invasive privacy breach at his school. In late September, at IDEA Hardy Charter School, a photograph was taken of 15-year-old Aliver Canas-Fragoso, without his consent, while he used the bathroom. This image was then reportedly disseminated via Airdrop to at least one other student and a teacher, an action that has caused significant distress to the family..
Alessandra Canas, Aliver's mother, expressed her shock and distress to ABC13, saying "That's very devastating because you don't want to see it on their TikTok or their Facebook or Instagram. That's very embarrassing." The IDEA Charter Schools network is partnering with Houston police on the investigation, nevertheless, the perpetrator remains unidentified.
When alerted to the incident by a teacher, Alessandra Canas immediately filed a police report. The Houston Police Department, however, indicated that charges could not be filed due to an absence of suspect identification within the school, as per the information provided by CW39. IDEA Public Schools, on the other hand, issued a statement strongly condemning the violation of the student's privacy and reiterated its commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all students.
The news is particularly significant for Alessandra Canas, who has faced challenges in finding a school in the Aldine area with the proper accommodations for her son. Despite the incident, she has chosen to keep her son enrolled at IDEA Hardy. The school issued a statement noting that records show the teen was not required to use a specialized bathroom at the time of the incident, and that the investigation is ongoing.
As the search for justice continues, Alessandra Canas remains resolute in her pursuit. "I just want to see that person get caught because what if it happened to another student? Or another kid like mine that's special needs," Canas said through tears in the ABC13 interview. The incident has brought attention to the challenges children, especially those with special needs, face in educational settings, prompting further discussion about safety and privacy in schools.
