How do I get a 504 plan in New York?

7 steps to getting a 504 plan for your child

Document your child’s needs.
Find out who the school’s 504 coordinator is.
Write a formal request for a 504 plan.
Follow up on your request.
Go through the 504 plan evaluation process.
Meet with the school to see if your child qualifies.
Work together to create the 504 plan.

What is a 504 medical form?

Your child’s doctor must complete the Medical Accommodations Request Form. The 504 Plan is a roadmap that describes in detail the services and/or accommodations your child will receive at school and, as relevant, in other DOE programs and activities.

What is 504 Services NYC?

A 504 plan is authorized by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is a yearly, school specific accommodation plan created between a family and a school for a student with a diagnosed disability. It provides accommodations in the general education setting.

How do I qualify for a 504 plan?

To be protected under Section 504, a student must be determined to: (1) have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or (2) have a record of such an impairment; or (3) be regarded as having such an impairment.

Can you get a 504 for anxiety?

Yes. A student may qualify for a 504 plan if anxiety gets in the way of the student participating at school. The 504 plan aims to remove barriers caused by the anxiety.

Do you need a medical diagnosis for 504?

Section 504 requires a child to have an evaluation before receiving a 504 Plan. Decisions about who qualifies for Section 504 cannot be based solely on a single source of data (i.e. a doctor’s diagnosis or grades). A medical diagnosis is NOT required under Section 504.

Is 504 considered a disability?

Section 504 protects qualified individuals with disabilities. Under this law, individuals with disabilities are defined as persons with a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities.

What should I ask for a 504 for anxiety?

What Every 504 Plan Needs to Include: the Top 5 Accommodations for Anxiety Every Plan Should Have

Discipline. This is often the greatest fear of a student with anxiety.
Class Participation Expectations and Presentations.
Testing Conditions.
Considering Other Environments and Special Events.
A Safe Person.

What are the 504 accommodations in New York City?

These accommodations help students with special health needs to participate in New York City Department of Education (DOE) programs and activities on an equal basis with their peers who do not have disabilities. Your child may be eligible for health services and/or other types of accommodations. Students qualify for 504 Accommodations if:

Who is the DOE Section 504 program manager?

If you have additional questions about DOE Section 504 policy and procedures, please contact Neil Somerfeld, Section 504 Program Manager at 718-310-2429 or [email protected] .

How does a 504 plan work for school?

The 504 Team will decide if the suggested accommodations are appropriate, and if so, how to provide them at school. If your child is determined eligible for accommodations, the 504 Coordinator fills in the 504 Accommodation Plan Template (504 Plan) with 504 Team (including parent) input and based upon the relevant documentation described above.

How do I request 504 accommodations for my child?

To request 504 accommodations, complete the Request for Section 504 Accommodations Parent Form with HIPAA, have your child’s health care provider fill out the Medical Accommodations Request Form, and submit both forms to your school’s 504 Coordinator.

How do I get a 504 plan in New York? 7 steps to getting a 504 plan for your child Document your child’s needs. Find out who the school’s 504 coordinator is. Write a formal request for a 504 plan. Follow up on your request. Go through the 504 plan evaluation process. Meet with the…