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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".
What are these? Are they from an informational site I can direct to?
I have another comment on this post which may be helpful for you. TLDR Biden's Admin had tried to protect trans people under the ADA via executive agency. Likely outcome is that will be reversed but the ADA (and similar or related protections) & IMO will not see broader impacts. This is because the law that passed Congress and was sign by the president specifically didn't include trans people when it was signed (along with a number of other peoples most trans people would be offended to be grouped with).
Tldr tldr: this likely stops trans people from being in the ADA's protection.
Not what I was asking, sorry, though thank you for the info. Did you make these info graphics?
Nope just skimmed the complaint.