The school informed me that when my child turns 18 there will be a transfer of my parental rights to the student. My child needs me to continue participating in their IEP. What can I do?
A: I recommend to my clients for their child, if they agree, to sign a letter on their 18th birthday that says that they need...
FAQs about Section 504
Q:Â What is Section 504? A: Â Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based upon disability in federally...
How effective can an Advocate be for me?
Q: Just how effective can an Advocate be for me? Â A: Very effective! Read what other parents have to say : According to the latest...
What is the difference between an IEP and a Section 504 Plan?
This is a question that I am asked frequently. While there are similarities between a 504 Plan and an IEP, each has different provisions....
Will my student with a disability be able to have an IEP after leaving high school?
No. Many parents I consult with are often surprised to learn that once their child completes high school or turns 22, they will no...
Will my student with a disability be able to have a Section 504 Plan in college?
Yes. Â Disabled college students and individuals with disabilities in the workplace are protected from discrimination based upon...
FL: Legislation to Provide Path for Parental Oversight of Adult Children with Disabilities
BREAKING NEWS: 04/05/2023 FL: House approves new path for parental oversight of adult children with disabilities Legislation creating a...
Focus on Discipline: Why Informal Removals Matter
In the third installment of the Discipline Discussions blog series, Valerie Williams, Director of the Office of Special Education...
New Guidance Released on School Discipline and Students with Disabilities
July 19, 2022, Washington, DC- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and the Office of Special Education and...
IEPs: Development & Implementation Guidance Issued by ED
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) recently released a new installment in...
