When it comes to discrimination, most people's thoughts are immediately drawn to the concepts of race and gender. Both racism and sexism are hot-button issues in society today, and rarely a day goes past without news programs airing stories about discrimination in our culture. Unfortunately, discrimination against people with disabilities is a much less well-known issue.
If you child has a disability, they are protected against discrimination by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This means that if your student is otherwise qualified to receive a service or to participate in an activity, their disability cannot prevent them from doing so. For parents, this is a much-needed guarantee that their child will receive the educational experience that they should.
This is done in the form of a 504 plan. These plans outline exactly what the school must provide in order to guarantee that your child is served …show more content…
It's not uncommon for your child--particularly in high school--to encounter classes that are a real problem for them. That said, most students tend to find ways to achieve at a level in line with their historical performance in spite of a change in course difficulty.
When tests start coming back with grades that are severely low, it's possible that their accommodations aren't being followed. Many 504 plans include alternate settings or extended time for exams--alterations which many teachers do not enjoy providing. Don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher directly if this happens and verify that your child's plan is being followed on test day.
Red Flag #3--Your Child Is Angry
Any disability is difficult to deal with in a school setting. Fortunately, 504 plans allow your child to learn under a framework where they can be successful. When this is working as intended, the result is a child who is, at the very least, tolerant of attending school and putting forth
If you child has a disability, they are protected against discrimination by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This means that if your student is otherwise qualified to receive a service or to participate in an activity, their disability cannot prevent them from doing so. For parents, this is a much-needed guarantee that their child will receive the educational experience that they should.
This is done in the form of a 504 plan. These plans outline exactly what the school must provide in order to guarantee that your child is served …show more content…
It's not uncommon for your child--particularly in high school--to encounter classes that are a real problem for them. That said, most students tend to find ways to achieve at a level in line with their historical performance in spite of a change in course difficulty.
When tests start coming back with grades that are severely low, it's possible that their accommodations aren't being followed. Many 504 plans include alternate settings or extended time for exams--alterations which many teachers do not enjoy providing. Don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher directly if this happens and verify that your child's plan is being followed on test day.
Red Flag #3--Your Child Is Angry
Any disability is difficult to deal with in a school setting. Fortunately, 504 plans allow your child to learn under a framework where they can be successful. When this is working as intended, the result is a child who is, at the very least, tolerant of attending school and putting forth