Triple A Newsletter Nov/Dec 2019
Advocacy, Accessibility, Accommodations-Section 504
TEA: Technical Assistance Child Find and Support Document
This document addresses IDEA and not Section 504 however, it is a great document that could assist in Child Find activities for Section 504 and determining whether the student should be referred for a special education evaluation.
Did You Miss These Section 504 Webinars?
TheTEA Division of Special Education Programs presented webinars to provide information regarding Section 504.
- Powerpoint: Section 504 and Behavior
- Webinar: Section 504: A High Level Overview -View the Recording
- Powerpoint: The Rehabilatation Act of 1973: Section 504 A High Level Overview
Texas Health and Human Services Offers This Resource -Check Out STAP!
What is STAP?
The Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) helps people who have a disability that interferes with their access to telephone networks purchase basic specialized assistive equipment or services. With proper documentation, you may be able to get telecommunication voucher for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
If you have any questions, Dr. Jyutika Mehta with Region 10 will be able to tell you how some of the devices are being used in schools. Jyutika Mehta, PhD., CCC-SLP Consultant for Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) and Augmented & Alternative Communication (AAC). Email: jyutika.mehta@region10.org Phone: 972-348-1548.
IDEIA and Section 504 Teams - The School Nurse as an Essential Team Member
Overview of College Resources for Students with Disabilities
2019-2020 Section 504 Information and Training Calendar
This is a cross-programs calendar, please review training descriptions to make sure it meets your specific program needs. More training and webinars will be added as they become available.
Need to talk over 504 Issues? Join the Consortium.
Debbie Gauntt with Coppell ISD heads up this group of 504 Leaders. Mark your calendar for the 2019-20 meetings at the Roy C Brock Center.
Next meetings: December 2, February 10, and April 6
Email Debbie if you want to join the group.
Coppell ISD
Roy C. Brock Center
268 Southwestern Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019
504 MATERIALS
Dr. Pamela Baker
Pamela Baker, Ph.D., is a Program Coordinator for the Special Populations Support Services and Section 504 for Region 10 Education Service Center in Richardson, TX. She is responsible for coordination and development of services and programs to meet the needs of special populations instructional and support personnel. She has over 32 years of educational experience at the local, regional, state, and federal level.
Email: pamela.baker@region10.org
Website: www.region10.org
Location: 904 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1654
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Region-10-Education-Service-Center-221080167902599/
Twitter: @r10sped