Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975

(This page was last updated on December 25, 2002)

• A Parent and Educators Guide to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • This is a pamphlet which provides information and describes the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 with respect to preschool, elementary and secondary school policies involving placement of children with physical and mental disabilities.
• After-school Programs & Accommodations
  • This article discusses the issue of whether or not afterschool programs are required to accommodate students with disabilities. It has been written by a lawyer for Familyeducation.com.
• An Overview of ADA, IDEA, and Section 504
  • This is a nice succinct document which is easy to print out and use.
• Brief Overview of Section 504
  • This is a useful chart summarizing 504 into a simple format.
• Educational Accommodations Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • This is a good review of 504 and offers tips to families seeking support under 504.
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • This is from the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education.
• How To File a Complaint With Office of Civil Rights
  • This is a helpful document which can be used to help a person file a complaint rgarding 504 discrimination.
• Overview of ADA, IDEA, and Section 504
  • Another comparison chart.
• Overview of Section 504
  • This is a broad overview of Section 504 which was written by David M. Richards, Attorney at Law, to serve as an introduction to the various duties imposed by Section 504 on public elementary and secondary schools.
• Resources on Special Education, IEP's, IDEA, Inclusion and Section 504
  • This is a great site which I have listed on a few other pages of my web as well because it includes a lot of information which is not just 504 related. There are lots of helpful hints offered on these pages.
• School Records and Parental Rights
• Section 504 and ADA Questions and Answers for Postsecondary Education
  • This looks particularly useful for those looking for information about how one can receive support after leaving high school.
• Section 504 and IDEA: Basic Similarities and Differences
  • This is a great reference for comparing these two laws. Since 504 will be the legal support system for people after they leave high school, it is important to understand the differences.
• Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act: Accommodating the Learning Disabled Student in the Foreign Language Curriculum
  • This article raises some important issues especially for college level students.
• Section 504 Coverage of Children with AD/HD
  • This useful information has been supplied by the U.S. Office of Civil Rights.
• Section 504 - The Law
  • This is the whole legal document! It's in Acrobat Reader format.
• Your Rights Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • This is a great introduction and explanation written by the US Deptartment of Health and Human Services.

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