How to determine if a 504 Plan is a good fit for your child. An Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and a 504 Plan are programs that allow students with disabilities to receive help if they qualify. The goal of both programs is to help students. Parents don’t get to choose which one their child will receive; all students must go through a prescribed process to qualify. Federal law protects both programs. If you want to
Month: January 2023
Tips for flying with a loved one who has a disability. I love to travel. For me, planning a trip is just as much fun as the trip. I love the decision making and anticipation that comes with a trip. I love the adventures with my family and the experiences we share. What I don’t love, is the stress that can come from traveling with a child with disabilities. Many parents who have children with
This infographic outlines who is a parent as defined by federal law in relation to the Individuals with Disabilities Act. A parent has protected rights.
We were at Walt Disney World about 13 years ago when we realized we needed to get a wheelchair-accessible van for our daughter. It seems like a strange place to have this revelation, but when you’re lifting a wheelchair into the trunk of your van multiple times a day and then lifting your child into the same van, it hits you. This isn’t working anymore! Whatever prompts you to decide whether a wheelchair-accessible van is