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In this episode, we discuss the current legal challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which could have profound affects on your dyslexic or disabled child!

For more detail about Section 504 and your children's rights, see our interview with attorney Laura Heneghan:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/rw-cnFPhKdo
Part 2: https://youtu.be/PK0iEPyBmZ4

Here are the articles we referenced in the episode:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2025/02/13/17-states-sue-to-end-protections-for-students-with-special-needs/

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/civilrights/resources/factsheets/504.pdf

https://www.nea.org/resource-library/know-your-rights-section-504-rehabilitation-act

https://www.copaa.org/page/section-504-facts

https://www.ksl.com/article/51253834/i-hear-you-parents-utah-attorney-general-responds-to-concerns-over-section-504-lawsuit

https://theeducatorsroom.com/in-a-new-lawsuit-17-states-sue-to-do-away-with-504-protections/

We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com.

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Your Kids' Rights Are in Danger! The Sneaky Legal Attack on Section 504 and Disability Rights