by Dan DeMarle | Jul 31, 2023 | Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Disability, Recommended Reading, Section 504, Special Education, Uncategorized
“They were not medical problems to rehabilitate. We were not medical problems. I was never going to undo the damage polio had done to my nerve cells and walk again, nor was this my goal. The disabled veterans coming home from the Vietnam War were never going to grow...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 31, 2022 | Behavior Management, Classroom, Disability, Section 504, Teaching
Our son was too respectful of adults, too smart, too socially adept for those behaviors to be ADHD symptoms. That is what the first two doctors told us, but we saw his hidden struggles all too clearly and refused to ignore our eyes — and our hearts. “The Curse...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 20, 2022 | Discipline/Suspensions, Federal, Legislation, School Districts, Section 504
Very important release yesterday from the U.S. Dept. of Education: “New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline” #SchoolDiscipline #DisabilityRights New guidance released today from the...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 10, 2022 | Legislation, Section 504
by Michelle Diament | May 11, 2022 Federal education officials say they plan to revise regulations for one of the main laws affecting students with disabilities after leaving them largely untouched for 45 years. The U.S. Department of Education is considering...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 9, 2022 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Classroom, Other Health Impairment, Section 504, Teaching
Teachers use accommodations to support kids and keep ADHD from getting in the way of learning. Your child’s teacher can also provide you with support and information. Find out more
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 23, 2022 | Parents/Guardians, Section 504, Teaching
A 504 plan is part of an antidiscrimination law in the United States. It helps provide resources for children with disabilities. Students with a mental health or physical disability that impacts their ability to carry out activities of daily living can qualify for...
