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My son has complex disabilities, and college has become a 504 battleground. I’m looking for advice from others who have navigated this, especially regarding low-tech accommodations such as use of a calculator and access to Word or Google Docs.
We are now in the second round of accommodations because we were able to demonstrate that the initial accommodations were not sufficient and did not provide my son with equal access.
The biggest issue we are running into is with a staff member who seems… read more
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Members navigating college accommodations for students with complex disabilities shared practical advice on advocating for equal access, with... Read more
Update, I can not stress enough how grateful I am for a background in special education. The Injustice is sicking! Even on the college level.
It saddens me that I have to teach my children you can't rely on people who say there are helping you but clearly steering in the wrong direction.
Verbal information can be very misleading.
Look at the college courses & programs up for yourselves, pre- teach ( don't wait for their classes to start learning and get books & learning aids ahead of time) do not take opposition over an formal option of fighting for you Equal Access Rights.
🙅🏽♀️ advocate on a mission
Yes, Test accommodations are just one part of the focus. Equal Access is much more
Red flag before:Lack of communication and not giving you the resources to fact check for yourself.
Please make sure your son has a note taker when meeting with staff.
We also found out that the math course he was told to sign up for was not the course he was supposed to take. So, ask the professors what the class entails yourself.
I'm sorry this has happened to you. My son is meeting w/ a counselor next week about what accommodations he will receive in a community college. Did you see any red flags before anything went wrong? Do you have any tips to give me?
Disability Rights are on the attacks! Especially in Texas
https://dredf.org/texas-v-kennedy-2026-webinar/
Core Target: The states are targeting updated regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which were updated by the federal government in 2024
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