The experiences of youth with disabilities in accessing supports under Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
| dc.contributor.author | Burakov, Isabelle | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-06T14:37:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-06T14:37:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | While youth with disabilities have unique knowledge of their support needs, little is known about their involvement in Section 504 plans. To ensure Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 appropriately serves students with disabilities, it is critical to hear directly from students with disabilities about their experiences. In this qualitative study, we interviewed 20 youth with disabilities to understand their experiences throughout the eligibility process for the Section 504 plan, the development of the Section 504 plan, and the implementation of the Section 504 plan. Overall, participants reported limited involvement in each part of the Section 504 plan process. Many participants reported that parent advocacy and knowledge were key to eligibility, development, and implementation. Implications for practice and directions for future research are discussed. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1803/19892 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.subject | Section 504 Plan | |
| dc.subject | advocacy | |
| dc.subject | youth | |
| dc.subject | educators | |
| dc.subject | disability | |
| dc.subject | supports | |
| dc.subject | accommodations | |
| dc.title | The experiences of youth with disabilities in accessing supports under Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 | |
| dc.type | Thesis |