Reference no: EM133877936
Case Study: Sarah is a 9th-grade student with a visual impairment. She has low vision and requires accommodations to access educational materials and participate fully in classroom activities. Despite her visual impairment, Sarah is eager to learn and actively engages in her classes.
Scenario 1: Sarah's parents meet with the school's Section 504 coordinator to discuss their daughter's needs and request accommodation under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. They provide documentation from Sarah's eye specialist confirming her visual impairment and detailing the impact it has on her academic performance. The Section 504 coordinator reviews the documentation and begins the process of developing a Section 504 plan for Sarah.
Scenario 2: The Section 504 coordinator collaborates with Sarah's parents, teachers, and other relevant school personnel to develop a comprehensive Section 504 plan tailored to Sarah's needs. The plan includes accommodations such as enlarged print materials, access to assistive technology such as screen readers or magnification devices, preferential seating near the front of the classroom, and extra time on assignments and tests.
Scenario 3: Throughout the school year, Sarah's Section 504 plan is implemented with fidelity, and she receives ongoing support from her teachers and school staff. Her teachers provide her with materials in accessible formats, such as enlarged print or electronic documents compatible with screen readers.