Teacher who had a 504 here: no, IEPs are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, while 504s are under the rehabilitation act. Most importantly, though, 504s are how you get specific, enforceable accommodations for:
eyesight difficulties, including colorblindness
medical conditions which require that you receive special privileges (unlimited restroom use, nurse access, specific seating/accessibility requirements)
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia & Dyscalculia
and SO much more
most importantly, protections against revealing such disabilities or retaliation against accommodation.
Thanks for the answer. I had an IEP that changed my life. It involved access to a computer (back when that was a big ask) due to a condition that involved some hand issues. I went from remedial classes to advanced once I could get it down. I’m now a biochemist.
The specifics are helpful to explain to other people “yeah, THAT is going away”.
First off, not autistic, hope this allowed. Is 504 how IEPs gain legal backing?
Teacher who had a 504 here: no, IEPs are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, while 504s are under the rehabilitation act. Most importantly, though, 504s are how you get specific, enforceable accommodations for:
Thanks for the answer. I had an IEP that changed my life. It involved access to a computer (back when that was a big ask) due to a condition that involved some hand issues. I went from remedial classes to advanced once I could get it down. I’m now a biochemist.
The specifics are helpful to explain to other people “yeah, THAT is going away”.