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[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 week ago (7 children)

sec 504

[–] batmaniam 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

First off, not autistic, hope this allowed. Is 504 how IEPs gain legal backing?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

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.
[–] batmaniam 1 points 1 week ago

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".

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