Sherry: what accommodations can you receive with a 504 plan
Assuming that a student is eligible for a 504 plan (i.e. has a disability AND that disability “substantially limits a major life activity”), that plan needs to be developed with the student’s particular needs in mind. Accommodations are provided based on what a specific student needs in order to have the same access to learning as nondisabled students. Be wary of websites that tell you what a 504 plan should have on it for any student with ADHD, diabetes, etc. A school team should never provide boilerplate plans for all students who have the same disability. Each plan should be developed based on the individual needs of the student.
So, I guess the answer to your question is “I don’t have one”. It all depends on an individual student’s needs.
Assuming that a student is eligible for a 504 plan (i.e. has a disability AND that disability “substantially limits a major life activity”), that plan needs to be developed with the student’s particular needs in mind. Accommodations are provided based on what a specific student needs in order to have the same access to learning as nondisabled students. Be wary of websites that tell you what a 504 plan should have on it for any student with ADHD, diabetes, etc. A school team should never provide boilerplate plans for all students who have the same disability. Each plan should be developed based on the individual needs of the student.
So, I guess the answer to your question is “I don’t have one”. It all depends on an individual student’s needs.
What accommodations does your child/student need? Here’s a comprehensive page of articles, information, and resources about 504 – so start there.
https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.index.htm
Read about the ADAAA changes: https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.adaaa.htm
Be sure to take a look at the Accommodations Manual
http://www.ccsso.org/resources/publications/accommodations_manual_-_how_to_select_administer_and_evaluate_use_of_accommodations_for_instruction_and_assessment_of_students_with_disabilities.html
Use the search box on any http://www.wrightslaw.com page to look for information.
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