Students with Chronic Illnesses: Section 504 for Parents and Professionals
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Author
Babb, Tonia Kay
Date
2014
Degree
Master of Leadership Development
Abstract
Because the resources available to parents and educators of students with disabilities are
almost exclusively used for students with cognitive disorders, social issues, learning disabilities,
and physical disabilities requiring assistive devices, the parents, educators, and administrative
personnel that deal with students with chronic illnesses are left with no pathway in which to
protect and assure the educational needs students with chronic illnesses are met. Utilizing the
information provided by the primary research (Section 504 Resources and Requirements), the
definition and depth of the issues involving the individual participant will be realized.
Furthermore, a review of information involving students with chronic illnesses, the resources
available, and the requirements of the law allows for a better understanding of the challenges
within the education process of students with chronic illnesses. The research study and literature
review have found that the training of parents and educators about resources available and
requirements involving Section 504 laws will allow for greater cooperation between the parents
and educators of the students.
The research study, information gathering, and creative concepts concerning the Section
504 Law and students with physical disabilities has provided measurable models of thought,
which has led to better understanding of the risks involved to the students. The needs of the
schools and families has progressed into a program within IN*Source that will provide education
and information on the requirements of the Section 504 Law and the resources available. The
program created will increase the education and develop the collaboration between parents,
educators, and administration personnel. The social knowledge gained by the education
strategies will allow for an improved education for students with chronic illnesses. The
connections and cooperation between participants will bring about positive change within the
education system.