Posted by: guess
« on: November 20, 2014, 01:16:10 PM »That's it. That's what bugged me about the title. I was rolling it around my mind thinking about how she must be in a state that offers great allowance for non-attorney advocates to represent legal matters like this because under my legal professional categorization I must disclose that I am not a lawyer and cannot offer legal advice. I can work for lawyers without issue.
What CM is saying. It's really about unique needs when it comes to 504. I get the whole mistakes to avoid, guidance theme - it's a catchy title but the foundation of 504 and IEPs are unique needs. When Dr. Zirkel issues something similar he would not make that mistake so I think the rest of us who are not lawyers should put the same caveat.
I should also say this: Massachusetts has about the best of the best sped and 504 support in terms of compliance, comparatively. Many in Mass don't realize this and think the entire country works in the same level of compliance. They don't know how bad it gets in other places.
That last bit will not make me any friends in the advocacy community running in MA. But, it's true.
Overall, though, I would put this really as the core guideline towards drafting a solid 504 in my personal opinion. I don't think anything will ever be perfect but it's a good core for strategy.
What CM is saying. It's really about unique needs when it comes to 504. I get the whole mistakes to avoid, guidance theme - it's a catchy title but the foundation of 504 and IEPs are unique needs. When Dr. Zirkel issues something similar he would not make that mistake so I think the rest of us who are not lawyers should put the same caveat.
I should also say this: Massachusetts has about the best of the best sped and 504 support in terms of compliance, comparatively. Many in Mass don't realize this and think the entire country works in the same level of compliance. They don't know how bad it gets in other places.
That last bit will not make me any friends in the advocacy community running in MA. But, it's true.
Overall, though, I would put this really as the core guideline towards drafting a solid 504 in my personal opinion. I don't think anything will ever be perfect but it's a good core for strategy.