All students with disabilities have the right to pursue an education, from early childhood intervention through college or university, if their abilities allow. The attorneys at K Altman Law represent students of all ages, including adult students and their families, in questions of academic accommodations and violations of federal or state laws governing the rights and protections of students.
We believe that all children and older students with disabilities have the same rights to quality education as every other student. We help your family understand the protections available to your student and the obligations of the school district to provide reasonable accommodations, both in the mainstream classroom and in special educational programs. Once your child has been identified as needing academic accommodations, from being able to physically access places in the building to receiving educational interventions, our Ann Arbor, MI academic accommodations lawyer can help your family ensure that your student receives them.
As advocates for all students needing accommodations in school and the classroom, we have extensive knowledge of federal and state laws protecting your child. Contact our firm today for a personalized consultation.
What Can an Academic Accommodations Lawyer Do For My Child?
If your child faces discrimination or the accommodations listed in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan are not honored by a teacher, other staff member, or the school’s administration, an educational attorney can help you. We’re fully prepared to initiate legal action if we cannot get your concern resolved at the school or district level. We know that advocating for your child is a difficult and emotional process. Let an education advocacy attorney from our firm help shoulder this burden and help you stand up for your child’s rights to fair and reasonable accommodations and education in the least restrictive environment.
Your child is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These two pieces of law outline the rights and protections your student has and the school’s obligation to provide them. We will discuss the facts of your case with you and then gather evidence to support your child’s interest. This includes any communications from the school regarding accommodations for your child and communications from you to the school demonstrating that you have made requests for accommodations.
Federally Mandated Accommodations For Students With Disabilities
If your school does not provide reasonable accommodations for your student with disabilities, it may have violated the ADA and could be legally compelled to do so. Schools must provide accommodations, such as modifying the environment or the way tasks are to be completed so that students with disabilities have equitable opportunities to pursue their education as far as their abilities allow.
Some examples of accommodations that schools must provide students include:
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair ramps
- Use of technology
- Extended testing time
- Extended time for in-class assignments
- Proctored independent testing
- Recorded lectures
- Note sharing
- Alternative assignments
- Course substitutions
- Breaks during exams
- Early registration
- Sign language interpreters
These may not be the only accommodations available for your student. We can collaborate with your child’s school to find creative solutions that benefit your child.
Skilled Legal Advocacy For Students With Disabilities
Are you concerned that your school isn’t providing proper accommodations for their disability? We want to help you. Our skilled Ann Arbor academic accommodations lawyer from K Altman Law can work with you, from initiating action with the school all the way to a courtroom. Call us today for a personalized consultation.
