3/29 Special and Not-so-Special: Education in Public Schools: IDEA and 504

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http://www.ilru.org/html/training/webcasts/handouts/2006/03-29-JB/index.htm

Wednesday, March 29, 2006, 2:00 PM Central

Special and Not-so-Special: Education in Public Schools: IDEA and 504 presented by Jacquie Brennan, Disability Law Resource Project

Special and Not-so-Special: Education in Public Schools: IDEA and 504

About the Presenter

Jacquie Brennan is a disability law attorney who works with ILRU. In her 8 years as an attorney, Ms. Brennan has focused her practice on disability and civil rights issues. Ms. Brennan’s interest in disability law began with her nine children, five of whom are adopted and have different kinds of disabilities. She has successfully handled dozens of social security cases involving different kinds of disabilities. She serves on many disability-related boards and advisory committees, and is a frequent presenter on disability and civil rights issues for professional and consumer audiences.

Abstract

Students who have disabilities and attend public schools are supposed to be covered by either IDEA – the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act – or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In this webcast, we will discuss eligibility for services under each law, how parents can access those services, what services are available, and what procedures are available when schools and parents disagree.

Prior to and during the Web cast, you are invited to submit questions to: webcast@....