By Chris Stonecipher on September 12th, 2008
Who can get Special Education Services Under these Laws?
This is a resource for parents who are concerned about special education entitlements.
IDEA- Covers students who need special education and related services because they have a disability in one or more of these categories:
- Autism
- Deaf-blindness
- Deafness
- Developmental delay ( ages 3-9 )
- Serious emotional disturbance
- Hearing impairments
- Mental retardation
- Multiple disabilities
- Orthopedic impairments
- Other health impairments
- Specific learning disabilities
- Speech or language impairment
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visual impairments including blindness
SECTION 504 Covers any person who:
- has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities;
- has a record of such an impairment; or
- is regarded as having such impairment
A major life activity under Section 504 includes:
- breathing
- caring of oneself
- hearing
- learning
- performing manual tasks
- seeing
- speaking
- walking
- working
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jo oliver | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply
I really like your format here. It is simple and very easy to understand. Great subject.
Judy Sheldon | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply
Good information for parents. Thanks.
JadeLuv28 | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply
Great article. I think sometimes it is difficult to find help when you need it. I know I have had a lot of trouble finding resources for my daughter, she has Turners and it has been a difficult road getting the help we need to pay for her care. Thank you for sharing with us.
CHAN LEE PENG | Sep 14, 2008 | Reply
I strongly agree the comments by #1 and #2: simple and informative!
Karen N | Sep 14, 2008 | Reply
Very good info, thanks for posting it.
Chris Stonecipher | Sep 14, 2008 | Reply
Thank you all for your kind comments!
nobert soloria bermosa | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply
hi Chris,
a very informative piece,thanks, this article will surely be very helpful to others
Darlene McFarlane | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply
Great information. I am sure there are many parents who could benefit from this article.
Chris A Stonecipher | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply
Thank you Nobert and Darlene for reading my article.
BC Doan | Sep 20, 2008 | Reply
Great list of rights to know, and very helpful information for parents.
valli | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply
Very useful information for parents.
CHAN LEE PENG | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply
Christ, another good piece of yours, thanks!
goodselfme | Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
Many great ideas here and well stated with several helpful points.
The Quail | Dec 31, 2008 | Reply
Great article and very helpful too.
Glynis Smy | Jan 1, 2009 | Reply
Great information, valuable article.
eddiego65 | Jan 4, 2009 | Reply
Great valuable information.
Denise Kawaii | May 8, 2009 | Reply
Great information as stated above. Do you have links to those programs for families who might need them?
Juancav | May 8, 2009 | Reply
Informative specially for parents.
Chris Stonecipher | May 8, 2009 | Reply
Denise,
Here are some articles and links that may help families.
http://www.socyberty.com/Education/Who-is-Involved-in-Special-Education-Planning.312005
http://www.healthmad.com/Conditions-and-Diseases/Down-Syndrome-Affects-Treatments-Resources-and-Life-Challenges.309281
http://www.socyberty.com/Disabled/Disability-Resources-and-Advocates.262063
http://www.healthmad.com/Conditions-and-Diseases/Possible-Connections-to-Autism.221829
http://www.healthmad.com/Conditions-and-Diseases/Klinefelters-Syndrome-A-Male-Sex-Chromosomal-Disorder.282991
I hope this helps,
Chris
Joni Keith | May 12, 2009 | Reply
Great way to present some very valuable information. Thanks for sharing.
Chris Stonecipher | May 12, 2009 | Reply
Joni,
Thank you for your support.
Chris
Bo Russo | May 30, 2009 | Reply
Good info Chris.Papa sent this one to me.
Chris Stonecipher | Jun 1, 2009 | Reply
Bo Jack,
Thank you for visiting my article. These types of articles are my passion for what I am trying to accomplish. I am very appreciative of your support.
Chris
Chris Stonecipher | Jun 1, 2009 | Reply
Thank you papaleng for sharing this with Bo Jack!