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Government Information,
Articles & Publications
About Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act

 

Government Information About Section 504:

  • Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities (US Dept. of Education)
    Higher education's obligations under Section 504 and Title II of the ADA.
  • Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) (Ed.gov)
    The Section 504 regulation requires a school district to provide a “free appropriate public education” (FAPE) to each qualified person with a disability who is in the school district’s jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the person’s disability.
  • Protecting Students with Disabilities (U.S. Dept. of Education)
    Frequently asked questions about Section 504.
  • Prohibited Disability Harassment (U.S. Dept. of Education)
    Reminder of responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Q&A on Disability Discrimination under Section 504 and Title II (Ed.gov)
    The main difference between Section 504 and Title II is that  one applies to the recipients of grants from the federal government (Section 504) and the other applies only to public entities (Title II). A school or college may be both a recipient of Federal funds from the US Department of Education and also a public entity. In such cases, the institution is covered by both laws.
  • The Rehabilitation Act (Ed.gov)
    The Act includes a variety of provisions focused on rights, advocacy and protections for individuals with disabilities.
  • Your Rights Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
    The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These organizations and employers include many hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers and human service programs.

Articles and Publications About Section 504:

  • A Parent's Guide to Section 504 in Public Schools (Great Schools.org)
    This article attempts to answer basic questions pertaining to the implementation of Section 504 in public school systems.  
  • Kids with Passing Grades Eligible for 504 Plans, IEPs? YES! (The Wrights Law Way – 10/26/17)
    Did you know that kids with disabilities who get good grades may be eligible for 504 plans?
  • Overview of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 504 and 508) (WebAim)
    The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first major legislative effort to secure an equal playing field for individuals with disabilities. This legislation provides a wide range of services for persons with physical and cognitive disabilities. Those disabilities can create significant barriers to full and continued employment, the pursuit of independent living, self-determination, and inclusion in American society. The Rehabilitation Act has been amended twice since its inception, once in 1993 and again in 1998. The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) administers the Act.
  • Remember that 504 Requires Manifestation Determinations for Students Even Though They May NOT be Eligible Under the IDEA (Ability Law Blog – 3-2-11)
    In Springfield School District #186, 55 IDELR 206 (OCR June 29, 2010), the Office for Civil Rights determined that a school district violated Section 504 when it expelled a 7th Grader with ADHD without conducting a manifestation determination.  
  • School 504 Plans for Food Allergies (very well health – 10/28/18)
    If your child has severe food allergies, you may want to consider working with your child's school to make sure the school has a comprehensive plan to handle those allergies. These types of plans are called 504 plans, and they're created collaboratively by parents and school authorities to address disabled students' needs in the school system.
  • The Differences Between 504 Plans & IEPs (Understood)
    Both Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans can offer formal help for K–12 students with learning and attention issues. They’re similar in some ways but quite different in others. This chart compares them side-by-side to help you understand the differences.
  • The Freedom Stick and "Massive Resistance" (SpeEdChange – 5/17/11)
    In 1994 the United States government added the requirement to "Section 504" that all schools which receive "any federal funds" have accessible computers available, and a system of in place for information and communications technology which would offer students with "disabilities" real time access "equivalently."
    Patti's Comment: This is a GREAT post with resources that are wonderful for students with challenges.