#Section 504 School

Repost @adisabledicon ‼️ STOP SCROLLING 🚨 Disability rights are under attack... again. 🙄 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which first banned disability-based discrimination in federally funded programs, is being actively challenged by multiple states right now. And if they succeed, the consequences are terrifyingly real. Section 504 is why Disabled people have legal protections in education, housing, healthcare, employment, and community living. It’s why we aren’t automatically institutionalized anymore. It’s why accessibility isn’t treated like a “nice-to-have.” Section 504 laid the groundwork for the ADA. Weakening it rolls back decades of progress and puts Disabled people at risk of being segregated, institutionalized, and stripped of all autonomy. We’ve already lived through what happens when accessibility is optional: we’re hidden away, warehoused, denied care, cut off from our communities, and treated like we’re subhuman. 🗣️We are not going back‼️ Now is the moment to pay attention, speak up, and stand with Disabled people. Visit @dredf1979 to learn how to protect Section 504 and take action. Share this. Talk about it. Be loud. Our lives quite literally depend on it. 🫶😤 Video Description: Samantha speaking to the camera with a white beret, white jumpsuit, a french bob, and bold red lipstick. She has a full face of makeup with long eyelashes. #Protect504 #DisabilityRights #AccessIsAHumanRight #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityJustice

‼️ STOP SCROLLING 🚨 Disability rights are under attack... again. 🙄 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which first banned disability-based discrimination in federally funded programs, is being actively challenged by multiple states right now. And if they succeed, the consequences are terrifyingly real. Section 504 is why Disabled people have legal protections in education, housing, healthcare, employment, and community living. It’s why we aren’t automatically institutionalized anymore. It’s why accessibility isn’t treated like a “nice-to-have.” Section 504 laid the groundwork for the ADA. Weakening it rolls back decades of progress and puts Disabled people at risk of being segregated, institutionalized, and stripped of all autonomy. We’ve already lived through what happens when accessibility is optional: we’re hidden away, warehoused, denied care, cut off from our communities, and treated like we’re subhuman. 🗣️We are not going back‼️ Now is the moment to pay attention, speak up, and stand with Disabled people. Visit @dredf1979 to learn how to protect Section 504 and take action. Share this. Talk about it. Be loud. Our lives quite literally depend on it. 🫶😤 Video Description: Samantha speaking to the camera with a white beret, white jumpsuit, a french bob, and bold red lipstick. She has a full face of makeup with long eyelashes. #Protect504 #DisabilityRights #AccessIsAHumanRight #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityJustice

I want to talk about something that deserves our attention — not panic, not noise, just awareness. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a federal civil rights law that protects disabled people from discrimination in programs that receive federal funding. That includes protections that help disabled people live in their communities rather than institutions. Right now, nine states are suing the federal government over how these protections are enforced. This video is not about telling anyone what to think — it’s about making sure people understand what’s happening and why it matters, especially for disabled people and medically complex families. I’m sharing this carefully, intentionally, and with sources — because civil rights don’t disappear all at once. They erode when people stop paying attention. This is part one. I’m listening, and I’ll share more as the conversation unfolds. #Section504 #DisabilityRights #CivilRights #MorningRoutine #MedicalMom

*** IMPORTANT *** from @syannebloom. Thank you! ‼️This is URGENT‼️: ICE shows what happens when the government decides some people no longer deserve freedom or rights. The active dismantling of disability law (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) determines whether that logic spreads. ✊🏼WHAT YOU CAN DO: If you live in Texas, Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, or South Dakota, your Attorney General is suing to strip your right to community living. Call your state Attorney General TODAY. Tell them to withdraw from Texas v. Kennedy. Tell them that community integration is a civil right, not an “undue burden.” Use the @dredf1979 (Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund) contact list to find your AG’s direct line: dredf.org/protect-504 Text “SIGN POELII” to 50409 (Resistbot) to send a letter to your Governor defending Section 504. I did this because I live in a blue state, but still want to help! *Sources are pinned in the comments!* [ID: A video of Syanne, a disabled Afro-Indigenous Latina, speaking into the camera from her power wheelchair in her living room. She has a short black bob and is wearing a colorful dress.] #DisabilityJustice #ProtectSection504 #DisabilityRights #CollectiveLiberation #EugenicsAwareness

We were honored to have Division Director Causey of Special Populations with the Bureau of Pardons and Parole stop by and share valuable insight. Director Causey discussed House Bill 66 from a law enforcement perspective, helping us better understand how the legislation impacts the community. He also emphasized that individuals with disabilities are entitled to due process just like anyone else and highlighted the importance of understanding and following the law. We appreciate his time, knowledge, and commitment to educating our community. STAAR ~ When we show up, the world gets a little bit brighter.

Section 504 ensures students with disabilities have equal access to education. Can you pick the correct answer? #SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights #EducationLaw #LibertyFreedomLaw *Images are informational and NOT legal advice

Yes, Section 504 exists in higher education. ❌ No, there is no 504 plan like in high school. Post‑secondary accommodations are governed by Section 504 and the ADA, with students leading the process. Students may be entitled to accommodations such as: • Extended time on exams • Reduced‑distraction testing environments • Note‑taking support or access to slides • Assistive technology • Flexible attendance related to disability • Alternative formats (audio, enlarged text, captions) How faculty can support: • Honor approved accommodation letters • Maintain confidentiality • Provide access, not advantage • Collaborate with disability services • Create inclusive learning environments Knowledge = empowerment. #DisabilityRights #PostSecondarySuccess #KnowYourRights #HigherEdAccess #FacultySupport

Let’s talk about one of the most common, and most misunderstood, issues I see: A school withholds recess. But this time… it doesn’t just violate one rule. It violates three at the same time. When recess is written into a 504 Plan as an accommodation Recess is no longer a “privilege.” It is a legally required support for the student to access education. That means: •It cannot be taken away for behavior •It cannot be withheld for unfinished work •It cannot be used as punishment Doing so = failure to implement the 504 plan, which is disability discrimination under Section 504. When state law protects recess Many states now have laws requiring daily recess and limiting or prohibiting withholding it for discipline or academics, especially for elementary students. So now we’re not just looking at a 504 violation. We’re looking at a state law violation too. When district policy also prohibits withholding recess Most districts have written policies stating recess cannot be withheld for: •incomplete work •behavior •punishment So when a school still does it? That is a direct violation of their own policy, the very rules they are required to follow. Withholding recess in this situation can simultaneously violate: • The student’s 504 plan (federal disability law) • State law protecting recess access • The district’s own board policy That’s a triple violation. And here’s the key reminder: Accommodations are not optional. State law is not optional. District policy is not optional. If recess is required for that student to regulate, attend, and access learning taking it away isn’t discipline. It’s denying access to education. *Disclosure: All name, schools, and identifying details have been removed or altered to protect privacy. This content was created in a two-party consent state where all parties agreed and recorded the meeting. The purpose of this post is educational and advocacy-based. #IEP #504Plan #fape #education #advocate

Posted by @syannebloom ‼️This is URGENT‼️: ICE shows what happens when the government decides some people no longer deserve freedom or rights. The active dismantling of disability law (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) determines whether that logic spreads. ✊🏼WHAT YOU CAN DO: If you live in Texas, Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, or South Dakota, your Attorney General is suing to strip your right to community living. Call your state Attorney General TODAY. Tell them to withdraw from Texas v. Kennedy. Tell them that community integration is a civil right, not an “undue burden.” Use the @dredf1979 (Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund) contact list to find your AG’s direct line: dredf.org/protect-504 Text “SIGN POELII” to 50409 (Resistbot) to send a letter to your Governor defending Section 504. I did this because I live in a blue state, but still want to help! *Sources are pinned in the comments!* [ID: A video of Syanne, a disabled Afro-Indigenous Latina, speaking into the camera from her power wheelchair in her living room. She has a short black bob and is wearing a colorful dress.] #DisabilityJustice #ProtectSection504 #DisabilityRights #CollectiveLiberation #EugenicsAwareness

When it comes to supporting students with disabilities, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans aren’t just “good ideas”—they are legally binding documents. Here is the bottom line: Compliance is not optional. 🛡️ Why It Matters • Legal Protections: These documents are mandated by federal laws (IDEA for IEPs and the Rehabilitation Act for 504s). • Accountability: Schools are legally required to provide the services, accommodations, and modifications listed. • Student Success: These plans ensure every student has an equitable opportunity to learn and thrive. 🔍 What This Means for You Whether you are a parent or an educator, knowing that these documents must be followed to the letter is the first step in effective advocacy. If a service is in the plan, it must be delivered. Period. Questions about your child’s plan? Let’s make sure they’re getting the support they deserve. 💡 #IEP#504Plan#KaizenEducationalGroup

‼️This is URGENT‼️: ICE shows what happens when the government decides some people no longer deserve freedom or rights. The active dismantling of disability law (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) determines whether that logic spreads. ✊🏼WHAT YOU CAN DO: If you live in Texas, Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, or South Dakota, your Attorney General is suing to strip your right to community living. Call your state Attorney General TODAY. Tell them to withdraw from Texas v. Kennedy. Tell them that community integration is a civil right, not an “undue burden.” Use the @dredf1979 (Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund) contact list to find your AG’s direct line: dredf.org/protect-504 Text “SIGN POELII” to 50409 (Resistbot) to send a letter to your Governor defending Section 504. I did this because I live in a blue state, but still want to help! *Sources are pinned in the comments!* [ID: A video of Syanne, a disabled Afro-Indigenous Latina, speaking into the camera from her power wheelchair in her living room. She has a short black bob and is wearing a colorful dress.] #DisabilityJustice #ProtectSection504 #DisabilityRights #CollectiveLiberation #EugenicsAwareness

Think I seen this show before and I didn’t like the ending !!!