With students back in the classroom for a couple of months, disability advocates say it’s a common time for parents and educators to begin noticing things about their students’ learning — and sometimes that can lead to the discovery of new educational needs.
Whether a student presents signs of a speech impediment or broader cognitive delay, public schools are federally required to provide students a free and appropriate education.
That means if you have concerns about your child’s development in school, there may be accommodations to help.
So, where should families get started? Mirror Indy talked to Mimi Huybers, a legal advocate with the nonprofit Ability Allies, to create this guide for navigating education accommodations.
Much of Huybers’ guidance comes from her own experiences raising a son with cerebral palsy.
“The law is pretty detailed and specific and there are a lot of regulations regarding the rights of students with disabilities and schools’ responsibilities,” Huybers said. “It becomes pretty complex.”
Here’s a few tips on how to get started. Read to the end for additional resources to expand your research and seek help for your child’s specific needs.
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