Understanding Section 504 Plans
Section 504 Plans ensure students with disabilities receive necessary accommodations to access education equally.
504 Advocacy Services
Bartley Advocacy supports families in securing fair access to education through tailored 504 Plan advocacy. We help ensure accommodations are properly developed, implemented, and maintained to meet each student’s unique needs.
Plan and Evaluation Review
Identify and Address Gaps
Collaborate on Accommodations
Prepare Parent Input
Attend and Advocate at Meetings
Support Compliance and Next Steps
Bartley Advocacy helped us understand our child's 504 Plan and ensured the school provided the right accommodations. Toshia’s support made all the difference.
Thanks to Bartley Advocacy, our 504 meeting was productive and our child’s access to learning improved significantly.
Toshia’s experience as a former principal gave us confidence to navigate the 504 process and secure the accommodations our child needs.
Common Questions About 504 Advocacy
What is a Section 504 Plan and who qualifies?
A 504 Plan provides accommodations for students with disabilities or health conditions that impact major life activities, ensuring equal access to education. It applies to students who may not meet criteria for special education but still need support.
Eligibility is determined by the school based on whether the student has a documented disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as learning or concentrating.
How does a 504 Plan differ from an IEP?
An IEP provides specialized instruction and services for students who qualify under special education law, while a 504 Plan focuses on accommodations to remove barriers in the general education setting.
504 Plans ensure access and support but do not include specialized teaching or therapies that an IEP might provide.
What advocacy services does Bartley Advocacy offer for 504 Plans?
We review existing 504 Plans and related documents, identify gaps or missing accommodations, and collaborate with families to clarify needs and recommend supports.
We prepare parent input, attend meetings to advocate for appropriate accommodations, address noncompliance, and guide families through updates or complaint processes.
Can Bartley Advocacy represent me legally in disputes?
Bartley Advocacy is a special education advocate, not a lawyer. While we provide expert guidance and attend meetings, we do not offer legal representation.
If legal action becomes necessary, we can refer families to qualified attorneys or specialists experienced in education law.
How can I prepare for a 504 meeting with Bartley Advocacy’s help?
We assist families in organizing documentation, clarifying student needs, and drafting clear requests or input to share during meetings.
Our presence at meetings supports effective communication with school teams to secure appropriate accommodations.
What if my child’s 504 Plan is not being properly implemented?
We help identify implementation gaps or denied accommodations and work with families to address these issues through follow-up meetings or formal complaints if needed.
Our goal is to ensure your child receives the supports outlined in their plan consistently.
How do I start working with Bartley Advocacy on a 504 Plan?
Contact us to schedule a consultation where we review your child’s situation, explain the advocacy process, and outline next steps tailored to your family’s needs.
We provide ongoing support to empower you throughout your child’s educational journey.
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