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> -----Original Message-----
Dear Listmates: A mother posted to this list regarding the lack of support
she has had from school officials for the past several years. I mailed her
privately with my immediate response. Needless to say I was appalled. I
work with wonderful people. As a 32 year professional of the public
education system, I sought further suggestions from individuals I work with
who have expertise in this area. I have one work mate who has an autistic
daughter and another who has a 5 year old son diagnosed with pku. If you
think celiac is bad, it doen't even come close to pku. Anyway, Barbara and
I talked at lunch regarding this issue. She brought up the 504 plan for
Americans with disabilities. Even though I know what it is, I couldn't
explain it to you well enough. I asked her to send me an e-mail with a few
sentences so that I could forward it to this list. Once a plan has been
established, the school and district is legally responsible to see that the
steps in the plan are followed. It is a federal law.
Please read Barbar's information below. I hope it helps!! Reesa
> From: Townsend, Barbara
> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 12:30 PM
> To: Zuber, Reesa
> Subject: 504 Plans
>
> Section 504, which is a part of the American's with Disabilities Act,
> protects all students with disabilities including medical. What this means
> in schools is a 504 plan. If a student has a medical disability which
> adversely affects their ability to be successful in school, a 504 plan can
> be developed. In this plan, the district or building 504 officer,
> teachers and parents meet to determine if the student is eligible, and
> what accommodations can be made which will allow the student to be
> successful at school. Once this plan is developed and signed, the student
> is protected under IDEA, this includes all matters of discipline. This is
> not a special education program. It is for general education students
> with medical issues. Once the 504 plan is developed and signed it needs
> to be re-visited every year to keep it current and updated. It also
> becomes a legal issue if the school or parent does not comply with the
> agreed upon accommodations.
>
> Barbara Townsend
>
> Washington Middle School
Reesa Zuber, LMS
Washington MS
Yakima, Washington
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