Re: children and 504 plans

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

You might want to speak with someone from the Dept. of Education - Office of

Civil Rights. They offer mediation services.

Good Luck,

love,

Chris

[Guest guest]

My ADD sons have a 504 plan. I guess because their modifications can be done in

the classroom.. Not Special Ed services.

[Guest guest]

Ok I asked a Lawyer about this. If either the ADD or the CMT is effecting him

in school and he needs modifications in anyway then it they do have to do an IEP

for you. I'd push this and I wouldn't take my word for it, check on it

yourself.

Ron

[Guest guest]

I just want to thank everyone for the advice. Ron - thanks for the lawyer idea

and for checking with a lawyer. There is no way I am backing down. I did hear

back from the IS teacher after I copied a portion of the Dept. of Ed website

stating that a physical disability that interferes with education has to have a

504 plan. She said - 'the school physiologist didn't know this and she will

share it with her. She must never have had a case like this before. Good to

know'. How can she not know about it! It is her job. It just goes to show

you, you have to be your own advocate because no one else will. I personally

think they were trying to take the easy way out... oh he has ADD we will just

use that. No way. ADD has nothing to do with Ethan's problems with his hands

and walking etc.

Anyway thanks again. I look forward to more suggestions and I will keep you

posted.

[Guest guest]

Just for more information for you. I have a friend who's son has ADD and has an

IEP just for that reason. Don't let them blow you off.