Can children refuse their IEP at 18?

Generally, when a student reaches the age of majority (18 in most states), the parent’s rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education...

Can I sue if my ADD child wasn't given the option of a 504 plan in school?

Public school districts generally have an affirmative duty to identify, locate, and evaluate all resident children with disabilities, regardless of...

My father wants to have our brother move in with us during the school year so he can attend better schools how do we do this?

Generally, a student has the right to attend school in the district where he or she resides. A student’s legal residence is not necessarily...

Im taking the border patrol exam on jan/18/11 and i have disabilities can i have help in taking my exam

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 requires all organizations receiving federal funding, which includes the Border Patrol, to provide...

I signed up for the border patrol position and i have a test coming up at 2/23/11 i have disabilities is there any help

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 requires all organizations receiving federal funding, which includes the Border Patrol, to provide...

Do I have a lawsuit against my university for not giving me the proper disability accommodations which resulted iin failing

Under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, universities receiving federal funding have an obligation to...

Do public schools have to provide busses for medically handicapped children?

Generally, there are two ways that transportation can be addressed. If your daughter is receiving special education services, then transportation...

If we withdraw our child from public school for medical reasons are we entitled to compensation from our public school?

Generally, a public school is only responsible for the cost of a residential placement under one of two scenarios. First, the school and the...

Is a learning disability considered under the ADA?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. The ADA defines disability as...

§ 504 requires that agencies receiving federal funds (including schools) provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. ...