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What is a 504 Plan?

A 504 plan in special education refers to a plan developed to ensure that a child with a disability identified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 receives appropriate accommodations and support in their educational setting. Here are the key points about 504 plans:

  1. Purpose: To provide equal access to education for students with disabilities by removing barriers to learning.

  2. Eligibility: Students with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (such as learning, reading, concentrating, or thinking) may qualify.

  3. Differences from IEPs: Unlike Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans:

Are generally less comprehensive

Don't require specialized instruction

Are typically used for students who can participate in the general education curriculum with accommodations

  4. Common accommodations:

Extended time on tests

Preferential seating

Modified homework assignments

Assistive technology

Behavior management support

  5. Process: Involves evaluation, team decision-making, and regular reviews to ensure the plan remains       

      appropriate.

  6. Legal basis: Stems from civil rights law, not special education law like IEPs.

  7. Flexibility: Can be used in K-12 settings and often in post-secondary education as well.

Please contact a North Providence Building Administrator for additional information!

Supporting Student Success:
504 resources and information for students and families 

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Recursos de la ADA para educadores y personal escolar

What does a 504 accommodation plan mean in the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

In the workplace, this is referred to as ADA accommodations or reasonable accommodations.

Under the ADA, employees with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations that allow them to perform their essential job functions. Here's what this means:

1. Qualifying conditions: The employee must have a physical or mental disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

2. Common workplace accommodations include:
     - Modified work schedules 
     - Ergonomic office equipment
     - Screen readers or other assistive technology
     - Adjustments to workplace policies
     - Reserved parking spaces
     - Modified break schedules for medical needs

3. The accommodation process involves:
     - Employee requesting accommodation (can be informal)
     - Interactive dialogue between employer and employee
     - Medical documentation if needed
     - Determining reasonable solutions that don't cause undue hardship

 

Learn more about workplace accommodations or submit an accommodation request. 

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North Providence Public Schools

Informational Request for ADA Workplace Accommodations

Section 504/ADA Grievance Procedures

Rhode Island Department of Education

Shepard Building

255 Westminster Street

Providence, RI 02903-3400

Attention:  Legal Office

Telephone number:  401-222-4600

or

Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201

Additionally, you may contact us at:

Toll-free:  (800) 368-1019
TDD toll-free:  (800) 537-7697

OCR Regional Offices

New England Region - (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)

Susan Rhodes, Regional Manager
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Government Center
J.F.Kennedy Federal Building - Room 1875
Boston, MA 02203
Customer Response Center: (800) 368-1019
Fax: (202) 619-3818
TDD: (800) 537-7697
Email: ocrmail@hhs.gov

Es política de NPSD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen ancestral, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, ciudadanía, información genética o cualquier otra característica protegida por ley en sus programas o actividades. NPSD toma medidas para garantizar que la falta de dominio del idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.

 

La siguiente persona ha sido designada para coordinar el cumplimiento de la Sección 504:

Cumplimiento de la Sección 504:

Cynthia VanAvery – Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles
2240 Avenida Mineral Spring
Providencia del norte, Rhode Island 02911
401-233-1100 x3704
directorespecializado@npsd.k12.ri.us

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