Your Kids' Rights Are in Danger! The Sneaky Legal Attack on Section 504 and Disability Rights

19 Feb 2025 • 13 min • EN

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the current legal challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which could have profound affects on your dyslexic or disabled child! For more detail about Section 504 and your children"s rights, see our interview with attorney Laura Heneghan: Part 1: https://youtu.be/rw-cnFPhKdo Part 2: https://youtu.be/PK0iEPyBmZ4 Here are the articles we referenced in the episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2025/02/13/17-states-sue-to-end-protections-for-students-with-special-needs/  https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/civilrights/resources/factsheets/504.pdf  https://www.nea.org/resource-library/know-your-rights-section-504-rehabilitation-act  https://www.copaa.org/page/section-504-facts  https://www.ksl.com/article/51253834/i-hear-you-parents-utah-attorney-general-responds-to-concerns-over-section-504-lawsuit  https://theeducatorsroom.com/in-a-new-lawsuit-17-states-sue-to-do-away-with-504-protections/  Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey! Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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