Section 501 of the Rehab Act prohibits
employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in the federal sector
, including the U.S. Postal Service, the Postal Regulatory Commission and the Smithsonian Institution.
Does Section 504 apply to adults?
The Rehabilitation Act, most notably
Section 504
, prohibits discrimination against children and
adults
with disabilities in both public schools and other settings.
Who does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 apply to?
Section 504 protects
qualified individuals with disabilities
. Under this law, individuals with disabilities are defined as persons with a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Who qualifies for services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act?
STUDENTS PROTECTED UNDER SECTION 504
To be protected under Section 504, a student must be determined to: (1)
have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
; or (2) have a record of such an impairment; or (3) be regarded as having such an impairment.
Who are required members of the Section 504 Committee?
- A general education teacher who works with the student.
- A special education teacher who works with the student.
- The special education coordinator or another representative from the school district.
- A parent (or guardian)
- The student with a disability whenever appropriate.
What is the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Summary?
The Rehabilitation Act
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies
, in programs receiving Federal financial assistance, in Federal employment, and in the employment practices of Federal contractors.
Why was the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 so important?
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was
the first legislation to address the notion of equal access for individuals with disabilities through the removal of architectural, employment, and transportation barriers
. It also created rights of persons with disabilities through affirmative action programs.
What disabilities are not covered under Section 504?
They include such conditions and diseases as
specific learning disabilities, diabetes, epilepsy, and allergy
. A disability such as a limp, paralysis, total blindness or deafness is usually obvious to others. But hidden disabilities such as low vision, poor hearing, heart disease, or chronic illness may not be obvious.
Is 504 a disability?
Section 504 has a broader definition of
a disability than IDEA
. (It says a disability must substantially limit one or more basic life activities. This can include learning, reading, communicating, and thinking.) That's why a child who doesn't qualify for an IEP might still be able to get a 504 plan.
Is a 504 considered a disability?
Section 504 protects qualified individuals with disabilities. Under this law, individuals with disabilities are defined as
persons with a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities
.
What services are provided under section 504?
Under Section 504, FAPE means
providing regular or special education and related aids and services
designed to meet the student's individual educational needs as adequately as the needs of nondisabled students are met.
Is there a downside to having a 504 plan?
Pitfall #1:
Not exploring
what's possible with a 504 plan.
They may not explain that it can provide accommodations , modifications and special services like those in an IEP . Prepare in advance by learning as much you can about your options.
Why is there no federal funding for Section 504?
A:
Schools receive federal funds to provide services under IDEA
but do not receive any extra funding for Section 504 students. Therefore, if the school has a choice pertaining to how to serve a particular student, IDEA provides funding support.
Who is present in a 504 meeting?
There isn't a required list of attendees for a 504 plan meeting. But it's important for you to ask that key staff attend. At the very least, this includes
your child's teachers and the principal
.
What is a 504 violation?
Section 504 is a civil rights law that
prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities
. Section 504 ensures that the child with a disability has equal access to an education. The child may receive accommodations and modifications.
What are reasonable accommodations under Section 504?
Question: What is a reasonable accommodation under Section 504? Answer: A reasonable accommodation is
a change, adaptation, or modification to a policy, program, service, or workplace
which will allow a qualified person with a disability to participate fully in a program, take advantage of a service, or perform a job.
