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Centering Well-being in the Transition to Adulthood

...and Section 504, and practice advocating for yourself with a trusted person. Check out this practical guidance on self-advocacy from a young disability advocate. Families Promote self-awareness and self-advocacy: Acknowledge...

July 2025 Policy News Round-Up

...over 50 years, section 504 of the rehabilitation act and IDEA have transformed education for millions of students with disabilities. Without federal oversight, we risk sliding back to a time...

Improving Higher Education Accessibility for Learners with Disabilities

...education institutional and practitioner policies and develop and support strong state and federal public policies. Building on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities...

Disability Organizations Condemn Inclusion of Voucher Bill in House Markup

...manifestation determination – essential because disability and behavior are linked, and unmet needs can result in challenging behaviors. The bill makes no mention of students’ protections under Section 504 of...

NCLD Stands Against Executive Order Seeking to Illegally Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education

...and inequality.” Over 8 million children are served under IDEA, and an additional 1.6 million are served under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Nearly 20% of undergraduate students identify...

Jeopardizing Protections for Students with Disabilities

...ability to uphold essential civil rights protections, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504. Overseeing the implementation of IDEA, including ensuring critical protections are in place,...

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Prorating Financial Aid to Support Reduced Course Load for Those with Disabilities

...and Pell Grant Flexibility Act would consider those qualifying as disabled under the ADA or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act with reduced course load as an approved accommodation to...

Embracing Accessibility: A Crucial Step in Learner-Centered Design

...recommendations align with NCLD’s ongoing advocacy efforts, including passing the RISE Act, improving postsecondary data systems to include students with disabilities, and strengthening Section 504’s regulations. Read the full resource....

Beth Hardcastle

...with disabilities. Prior to her current position, Beth was a School Psychologist and Section 504 Coordinator. Beth is the co-author of two books: RTI and the Classroom Teacher: A Guide...