…seventeen states, led by Texas, has filed a lawsuit (Texas v. Becerra) challenging recent updates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability…

…that a non-dyslexic student would have with reading. So that’s why getting the diagnosis and having it be identified is really important, because it will require typically an IEP or…

…one out of three students who have ADHD and would qualify for accommodations in the classroom don’t receive them? Academic accommodations, including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 plans,…

…become automatic. Plan your work and work your plan There is a famous saying: “A dream without a plan is just a wish.”  Not only do you need to make…

…traditional college student Students who recently graduated from a traditional high school and may have had an IEP and a 504 plan during their studies tend to transition into online…

…can foster ongoing collaboration, communication, and support. School districts have an obligation under Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide an equal educational opportunity for all students,…

…will use DSS. The DSS staff are the gatekeepers for any accommodations you will receive during your college career. For those with a 504 plan, colleges will use that plan…

…plan) [or] a 504 plan in the United States. This can include things like extra time on tests, access to quiet spaces, and include some type of behavioral support, often…

…that the child with DCD and ADHD experiences success at school. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) may be needed for some, while others may benefit from simple classroom support using…

…longer and they may have a greater learning gap than their peers. Any requests for updates to your child’s 504 plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP) need to be communicated…

Section 504 and IEPs: Setting Your Child with ADHD Up For School SuccessPodcast

…between a Section 504 education plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan, and the different roles that a child’s healthcare team, school, educators, and parents play in implementing them….