by Dan DeMarle | Feb 19, 2025 | Section 504
“Schools have a lot of leeway when deciding what to put in your child’s 504 plan. And you have the power to help shape those decisions. Here are seven tips to make sure you get the best 504 plan for your child.”...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 17, 2025 | Individual Educational Plan IEP, Section 504, Special Education
“Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans are common kinds of school supports for students with disabilities. Learn how these plans are alike and how they’re different.” “IEPs and 504 plans are both designed to support students with...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 17, 2025 | Section 504
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the country’s first civil rights law for people with disabilities. Section 504 is the part of that law that gives your child important rights in public and private schools. :f your child has learning and thinking differences, you may...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 13, 2025 | Disability, Section 504
Last May, the Biden administration’s Dept. of Health and Human Services strengthened equal rights and protections for patients with disabilities in healthcare and other HHS services. https://www.aapd.com/hhs-discrimination-rule
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 12, 2025 | Legislation, Section 504
The following webpage “explains what the lawsuit Texas v. Becerra is, how Texas v. Becerra threatens Section 504, and why Section 504 is important. Further down on this page, learn what you can do to help. What is Texas v. Becerra? Why Does it Matter? What...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 11, 2025 | Section 504
“For a child who is having trouble in school, a 504 plan can offer a lot of support. The plan can put in place changes to how your child is taught, like using audiobooks or taking frequent breaks. These kinds of changes are called accommodations.”...
