What is Section 504?

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What is Section 504?

"Section 504" refers to the section of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which guarantees certain rights to individuals with disabilities, including AD/HD. This federal law states that no person "... shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance" (Sec. 504.(a)).

See Section 504 for a detailed explanation.

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My child has been diagnosed with AD/HD; isn't he automatically qualified for Section 504 services?

The school says my child needs Ritalin; where do I get it?

If I request an evaluation, doesn't the school have to do it?

The school says my child has AD/HD; now what do I do?

Does my child need to be physically disabled to get services?

Is there a simple test to diagnose AD/HD?

Can you help me find a doctor or mental health professional?

I'm an adult; doesn't AD/HD only affect children?

What is FAPE under IDEA?

My child has ADD, not AD/HD! Do you have any information on ADD?

My child gets all As and Bs, can she still get accommodations?

If my child has an IEP or gets special education, does she have to be in a different classroom?

What is the difference between Section 504 and IDEA?

My child started taking medication and has developed tics. What do I do?

Can someone with AD/HD join the military?

My child has AD/HD but doesn't qualify for an IEP; can he still qualify under Section 504?

I've heard of auditory processing disorder (APD.) Could my child have that instead of AD/HD?

Can you help me find a summer camp for my child?

My child is very bright. He can't have AD/HD, too, can he?

Do children in private schools have the same rights as those in public schools?

Can a woman with AD/HD take non-stimulant medications while pregnant?

What is FAPE under 504?

Can a woman with AD/HD take stimulant medication while pregnant?

My daughter wants to play college basketball. Will NCAA rules force her to stop taking her AD/HD medication?

I get really stressed over the holidays. Do you have any suggestions to help me cope?

Now that the holidays are over, how do I get things back to normal?

Are Charter Schools required to follow IDEA?

What is Executive Function?

Are children who take stimulant medications more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol later in life?

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