504 plans its that time of year again

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Hello Everyone,

I have been doing some research on 504 plans and am getting ready

for my Monday meeting at Aundrea's school to review her 504 plan

with the nurse and teachers.

Thought I might share this information with you...I found lots of

great sample 504 plans for diabetes but have yet to come across one

for arthritis...If anyone else has one in place or a good link,

please share it.

Arthritis

EXAMPLE: A student with severe arthritis may have persistent pain,

tenderness or swelling in one or more joints. A student experiencing

arthritic pain may require a modified physical education program.

For purposes of this example, the condition substantially limits the

major life activity of performing manual tasks.

Possible Accommodations and Services:

Provide a rest period during the day

Accommodate for absences for doctors' appointments

Provide assistive devices for writing (e.g. pencil grips, non-skid

surface, typewriter/computer, etc.)

· Adapt physical education curriculum

Administer medication following medication administration protocols

Train student for proper dispensing of medications; monitor and/or

distribute medications; monitor for side effects

Arrange for assistance with carrying books, lunch tray, etc.

Provide book caddie

Implement movement plan to avoid stiffness

Provide seating accommodations

Allow extra time between classes

Provide locker assistance

Provide modified eating utensils

Develop health care plan and emergency plan

Provide for accommodations for writing tasks; a note taker, a

computer or tape recorder for note-taking

Make available access to wheelchair/ramps and school van for

transportation

Provide more time for massage or exercises

Adjust recess time

Provide peer support groups

Arrange for instructional aide support

Install handle style door knobs (openers)

Record lectures/presentations

Have teachers provide outlines of presentations

Issue Velcro fasteners for bags

Obtain padded chairs

Provide a more comfortable style of desk

Adjust attendance policy, if needed

Provide a shorter school day

Furnish a warmer room and sit student close to the heat

Adapt curriculum for lab classes

Supply an extra set of books for home use and keep a set at school

Let student give reports orally rather than in writing

Provide an awareness program for staff and students

Monitor any special dietary considerations

Involve school health consultants in school health related issues

Provide post-secondary or vocational transition planning

Thanks,

(Aundrea 11 systemic)