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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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