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When you register and login, you get immediate access to our discussion boards. You can also chat online with other users! Phone Consultations Now Available! http://www.foodallergyadvocate.com We have recently added phone consultations to better serve parents and caregivers of children with severe food allergy and asthma across the country. Rhonda Riggott Stevens’ work and advocacy efforts with food allergy and asthma management have been cited by school districts, used in college courses, and written about in various books, magazine and newspaper articles nationwide. Since she has taught in all levels of education, she has a unique and comprehensive perspective on the disability designation process and the inner workings of classrooms and schools for children of all ages. Please click on the image above for more information on this valuable service. |
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Section 504 Plan Outline for Children with Severe Food Allergies |
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This article by Rhonda Riggott Stevens, MA discusses the possible accommodations that may be made when a child goes off to school. It is a fantastic resource that provides a checklist style approach to developing a 504 Plan for children with food allergy. This checklist presents a codified format that organizes the 504 Plan into discrete categories. It addresses awareness, training, prevention and emergency response protocols in the learning environment and school related environments. |
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Section 504 v. IDEA: Food Allergy & Asthma |
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What are Section 504 and IDEA exactly and how might they pertain to my child with food allergy and asthma? Rhonda Riggott Stevens, MA of Education & Allergy Solutions answers these questions. This article provides an analysis of eligibility criteria for protection under Section 504 and IDEA as well as commonly asked questions about school readiness, compliance issues and documentation requirements. It also references an analysis of the administration differences between Section 504 and IDEA. |
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