Disability Discrimination Act For Schools In Dallas
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The ADA applies to the government, schools, and most businesses. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations that break down barriers for employees with disabilities.
To be protected under Section 504, a student must be determined to: (1) have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or (2) have a record of such an impairment; or (3) be regarded as having such an impairment.
You can also ask for a Section 504 evaluation for your child. To get one, write to your school district's 504 contact person. You can call your child's school to find out who this person is. In some school districts, you can also ask the school counselor for this evaluation.
Section 504 may include conditions such as (but not limited to) dyslexia, cerebral palsy, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, hearing impairments, asthma, neurological impairments, asthma, neurological impairments, emotional illness, visual impairments, learning disabilities, ...
A 504 plan is for students with a disabling condition that has a substantial impact on a major life activity. For example, if a child is diagnosed with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or any other disorder and it is substantially impacting the child at school, they may be eligible for a 504 plan.
First, a parent, teacher or other school staff member, health care provider, or therapist asks the school to evaluate the student for a 504 plan. Every school handles 504 plans a little differently, but most have a 504 team that may include the principal, teachers, school nurse, guidance counselor, and psychologist.
Direct evidence often involves a statement from a decision-maker that expresses a discriminatory motive. Direct evidence can also include express or admitted classifications, in which a recipient explicitly distributes benefits or burdens based on race, color, or national origin.
Online: You may file a complaint with OCR using OCR's electronic complaint form at the following website: . Mail or Facsimile: You may mail or send by facsimile information to the address or phone number available at this link.
