If you’re trying to determine whether your child qualifies for a 504 plan, you’re not alone. Parents often hear about this important tool but don’t always get a clear explanation of how eligibility is determined, or what disabilities qualify for a 504 plan. A 504 plan is designed to ensure students with disabilities can access| A Day in our Shoes
If your child struggles in school due to a disability, you might have heard about a 504 plan or perhaps your school has told you that your child needs one. It’s a powerful tool that ensures students with disabilities have access to accommodations so they can succeed in school, when used correctly. But like any| A Day in our Shoes
504 Plans certainly have their place in our education system. After all, they guarantee access to a student's education, even when a disability may be prohibiting access. What's unfortunate is that I see too many 504 Plans being handed out to pacify parents and avoid IEP evaluations. Or, when a 504 plan is warranted, it's| A Day in our Shoes
Before I get to the steps of how to get a 504 plan for your child, I feel the need to get on my soapbox for a moment. Because schools have gone astray, in my opinion, as far as providing 504 plans. Ok, so here goes. 504 Education Plans and IEPs often get lumped together| A Day in our Shoes
Back when I was in high school, when we got our driver's licenses, most of us got jalopies as cars. They were old, rusty, and honestly, sometimes unreliable. So I also often received AAA memberships in my Christmas stocking. Because that's what we did--when our cars broke down or got a flat tire, we found| A Day in our Shoes
Confused about 504 Plans and IEPs? Discover the key differences and similarities between these education plans to find the best support for your child.| A Day in our Shoes
I know, we complain too much. What can I say, it's a complaints-based system. One of the remedies that parents have in special education is| A Day in our Shoes
Uncovering the Two Types of IEP Violations: Are Your Child's Rights Being Upheld?| A Day in our Shoes
IEP Attorney For many families, there comes a time in your IEP journey that you and the school reach an impasse. You've gone back and| A Day in our Shoes
Different variations of questions come up about IEP evaluations all the time. Parents are unclear about timelines, what tests to ask for and sometimes get| A Day in our Shoes
Sometimes I encounter a passionate-yet-uninformed parent who exclaims, 'I'm just going to sue the school!' Well, it doesn't really work that way and you can't| A Day in our Shoes
We do so much for our kids, and we mean well. But time marches on, whether we want it to or not. We have to| A Day in our Shoes
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive| A Day in our Shoes