Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 One federal law reshaped every classroom, courtroom, and clinic taking federal money — and in 2024 it changed again. Here's what Section 504 means now. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS BROADCAST 1. Who qualifies: impairments that limit major life activities 2. How a 504 Plan differs from IDEA and special education 3. FAPE, accommodations, and access to every school program 4. Why courts and child welfare agencies must adapt too 5. The 2024 HHS rule: web, app, and exam room accessibility 6. Key deadlines through 2027 and what recent rulings changed Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 bars disability discrimination by any recipient of federal funding. For students, that means individualized accommodations — extended time, seating changes, assistive technology, behavior plans — plus protection for hidden conditions like ADHD, diabetes, epilepsy, and mental health disorders. For administrators, it means annual child find, staff training, documentation, Manifestation Determination Reviews, and accessible buildings. For advocates, it means fighting for specific, enforced plans. The July 2024 HHS rule adds WCAG 2.1 AA digital standards, accessible medical equipment, and stronger child welfare safeguards, with deadlines into 2027. Learn more about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by visiting: https://kidlaw.org/2026/02/23/section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act-of-1973/ SOCIAL & WEB LINKS Kidlaw Official Website - https://Kidlaw.org PODCAST LINKS Buzzsprout Link: https://kidlaw.buzzsprout.com Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlaw/id1896798336 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/033liLtlloBnXvjIJac6Z3?si=cbfc7e412df24c3c CONTACTS mcoogan@acnj.org - Mary Coogan, Esq. - Host of Let's Talk Kids | CEO of ACNJ npeckman@acnj.org - Nina Peckman, Esq. - Staff Attorney vjabon@acnj.org - Viggo Jabon - Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ Carter@DiedreMoire.com - Maxine E Carter - Producer #Section504,#RehabilitationAct,#504Plan,#DisabilityRights,#SpecialEducation,#FAPE,#IDEA,#ADA,#StudentRights,#ParentAdvocacy,#EducationLaw,#Accessibility,#WCAG,#ChildWelfare,#HiddenDisabilities,#ADHD,#SchoolAccommodations,#Kidlaw,#ACNJ,#LetsTalkKids Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ), Kidlaw, Kidlaw.org, ACNJ.org, Let's Talk Kids, and any other ACNJ affiliated websites, podcasts, video channels or similar DO NOT provide any legal advice and users of this web site should consult with their own lawyer for legal advice. This broadcast (the "Broadcast") is a general service that provides educational information over the Internet. We are not a law firm and our employees, executives or management are not your attorney or acting as your attorney. The information contained in the Broadcast is general information and should not be construed as legal advice to be applied to any specific factual situation. If you believe or are unsure whether your particular situation requires legal advice or legal information, you should consult a lawyer.