by S. DeCarlo | Aug 30, 2020 | Special Education Basics
This is the third post in a 3 series blog. Yesterday I wrote about reasonable accommodation. Today, I would like to continue with a discussion about the differences between accommodations and modifications. Understanding the difference can be one of the first steps in...
by S. DeCarlo | Aug 30, 2020 | Special Education Basics
This is the second post in a 3 series blog. What does the law require? Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that provides federally funded facilities (like public schools) from discriminating against those with disabilities. Under 504, public...
by S. DeCarlo | Aug 29, 2020 | Special Education Basics
This is the first post in a 3 series blog. It’s a question on the mind of every special ed parent right now. And it’s a hard one to answer. There’s very little guidance from the Federal Government or state, beyond a “do your best” and the...