Determining appropriate Section 504 eligibility is only one aspect of complying with this civil rights law. Students with disabilities who are deemed eligible for Section 504 services must also be provided certain rights and accommodations.

This 90-minute course explores the components of and steps to developing a Section 504 Accommodation Plan. You learn the requirements related to physical facilities and strategies for removing barriers that may discriminate against students with disabilities. You also find out the requirements associated with academic and non-academic services and learn strategies for serving students who are Section 504 eligible. Plus, examples of case law show you the mistakes made by other educational agencies.

Chapters include:

1. Developing a 504 Accommodation Plan
2. Comparability and Accessibility of Facilities
3. Academic Services and Instruction
4. Non-Academic Services and Extracurricular Activities

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• Assess current 504 Accommodation Plans.
• Write quality new plans.
• Determine if physical facilities are comparable and accessible and make recommendations to remove barriers.
• State Section 504 requirements related to academic and non-academic services and use strategies which may be necessary to implement a student’s 504 Accommodation Plan.