E11: School Accommodations for Chronically Ill K-12 Students with Dr. Brian Yontz and Dr. Cathy Pederson

Episode 11 August 10, 2021 00:42:00
E11: School Accommodations for Chronically Ill K-12 Students with Dr. Brian Yontz and Dr. Cathy Pederson
The POTScast
E11: School Accommodations for Chronically Ill K-12 Students with Dr. Brian Yontz and Dr. Cathy Pederson

Aug 10 2021 | 00:42:00

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Hosted By

Cathy Pederson Jill Brook

Show Notes

This episodes discusses the use of 504 (medical disability) and IEP (individualized educational plans) for students who need classroom accommodations. Dr. Brian Yontz speaks from the perspective of education policy and what the schools can do to help these children, while Dr. Pederson speaks as a POTS mom about her daughter's experience with K-12 schools. Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you!

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