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What is a "504" Form

What is a "504" Form?

Your diabetic child's rights are protected by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504.

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Courtesy of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

For the most part I think we all find the folks at school to be very accomodating when it comes to our diabetic children.

Once in a while we find that one person, a crabby math teacher, or an ornery gym teacher, who just doesn't want to make the neccessary allowances for our children. If you ever run into one of these oh so compassionate people, your child's rights are protected by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504.

 

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Basically this section says that the school personnel have to do whatever it takes to take care of your child. If your child's snack time doesn't coincide with whatever the teacher has set aside, or unscheduled trips to the nurse because they feel low, or whatever resistance you may run into, you have options.

Call the principal and schedule a "504" meeting. There you can lay out all the requirements for caring for your child. If you have to call for one of these meetings, someone at the school has likely tripped your enraged mother bear instincts. Leave that rage at home. It will do more harm than good if you're venting it at school personnel. They need to be educated not pounded.

This is a handy "504" form from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation that you can make a copy of and just fill in the blanks. JDRF "504" Form