Students with disabilities who attend private schools may still be protected under federal disability law.
Accommodations
Virginia Settlement Affirms Right to Peer Masking
The Commonwealth of Virginia settled a lawsuit with 12 disabled students, affirming that peer masking in Virginia public schools is a reasonable modification for students whose disabilities put them at severe risk if they contract COVID-19.
Accommodations for College Entrance Exams
Parents of high school students with disabilities often wonder how to apply for accommodations for the SAT, PSAT, ACT and Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
Some Transgender Students are now Protected under the ADA
In a case of first impression, the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit recently ruled that gender dysphoria is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This ruling provides students who have gender dysphoria with an important additional source of legal protection.
Accommodations Toolbox
Looking for ideas to support your child? Check out this Accommodations Toolbox.
Accommodations for Anxiety at School
Students’ social-emotional needs were very high during the last school year. As students head back to school, many may need accommodations.
Back to School with an IEP or 504 Plan – Tips for Parents
For parents of kids with an IEP or 504 plan, heading back to school is quite a bit more involved than digging out the backpack and buying school supplies. Could you use some tips?
Newly Updated CDC School COVID-19 Guidance
The CDC recently updated its Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support...
Emergency School Planning for Students with Disabilities
School shootings are an all-too-real concern for parents across America but parents of students with disabilities have...
Statement & Policy Recommendations on Distance Learning
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) released a statement and policy recommendations on distance...