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Every bit of support can make a difference in your child's education. One tool that might be available to you is a 504 Plan. What exactly is a 504 Plan? How do you know if your child qualifies? What is a 504 plan? A 504 Plan is a customized document that details...
Going to school is easy only for the most gifted. For the rest of us, it is a challenge. Though, for special needs children it is especially challenging, which is why educational accommodation exists. Educational accommodations are essential tools that help remove...
Raising a child with special needs and making sure they get the right help in school can be tough. Sometimes, parents have disagreements with the school. These disagreements often revolve around things like whether the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is suitable,...
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a U.S. federal law that addresses how states and public agencies provide special education and related services to children with disabilities. Its purpose is to ensure that children with disabilities receive an...
Children with special needs often face challenges to learning but with appropriate accommodations are capable of remarkable educational achievements. To help these students, federal law requires that public schools in New York and elsewhere provide individualized...
Your special needs child faces various challenges in life, and as a parent, you want to make sure they have the resources to embrace these challenges. Your child deserves the same educational opportunities as every other child, and you may have a right to ask for an...
Education is a fundamental necessity in a child’s life regardless of any perceived and diagnosed limitations they may have. In New York, disabled students have the right to receive an education that suits their needs. Still, there are frequent disagreements between...
Parents of children who have impairments (physical, mental or both) but who do not qualify as “disabled” under federal or state law, may feel like their child will never be able to be fully successful at school. However, there is an option to ensure their child can be...
A child’s experience at school can shape their future. It is important that all New York youths have positive and educational instruction while attending K-12 programs. That includes children whose needs require special education services. It is not uncommon for a...
For the parents of children with a disability, ensuring their educational needs are taken care of can be a complicated process. There are a lot of issues to work through and the laws regulating the child’s education can be confusing. IEP’s and 504 plans are two of the...