If you have a child with a disability and believe they are not receiving the services, programs, and interventions they deserve, education attorney Megan Ballard Mitchell can help. She understands the unique challenges that face the families of children with disabilities and uses her in-depth knowledge of education law to help families in Atlanta, Georgia, obtain the outcomes they need to ensure their children obtain the education they deserve.
If you have a child with a disability who is experiencing discrimination or whose rights are being violated, education attorney Megan Ballard Mitchell can help.
The field of education law involves the interpretation and implementation of laws that govern the rights of students with disabilities. Education law involves complex requirements and mandates that must be complied with, in full. When a school fails to comply with these educational mandates and requirements, seeking assistance from an experienced education attorney may become necessary.
Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disabilities. A school district should develop a 504 plan to provide students with disabilities the support they need to ensure equal access to education, prevent discrimination, and protect them. 504 plans do not change the material that a student is learning but modifies the classroom in some way to help the student equally access school, regardless of their disability. Often, students with ADHD can be assisted with a well-crafted 504 plan that allows them to flourish with their peers. A 504 plan can also ensure the safety of students with allergies or asthma throughout their school day.
Nonetheless, students with disabilities may encounter discrimination, inadequate accommodations, lack of compliance, or a limited understanding of their rights. The Law Offices of Megan Ballard Mitchell can help resolve challenges related to 504 plans, advocating for the rights of a student with disabilities and ensuring the school provides the support and accommodations the student deserves.
An Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, helps students with disabilities obtain a comprehensive education. The goal of an IEP is to ensure the student has equal access to education, regardless of their needs. The first step in developing an IEP involves an evaluation by the school district. If the school determines an IEP is appropriate, the district must develop an IEP tailored to the student’s unique needs.
The IEP should be tailored to the student’s specific learning needs, often with a series of goals that span into the future. An IEP often will provide a change to the educational materials or educational setting. An IEP must be created by a group of people knowledgeable about the student and must consider all relevant information available in order to create the most appropriate plan for the individual student. A well crafted, thoughtful IEP can make an invaluable impact on a student's ability to access information in the classroom and interact happily with their peers.
If a student with a disability is not receiving the accommodations they require, an education attorney can help by advocating for the rights of students with disabilities and fighting to ensure the school provides them with the education they deserve.
Students with disabilities may experience discrimination or barriers to participation. Fortunately, state and federal laws protect students with disabilities, and there are steps the family of a student with a disability can take to ensure the student receives the services and accommodations they require and to prevent discrimination from occurring. However, the laws do not enforce themselves, and sometimes a family needs help from a lawyer to ensure the needs of their student with special needs are being met.
The Law Offices of Megan Ballard Mitchell is proud to assist families of students with disabilities by providing advice and guidance and helping these students receive the education they deserve.
The Law Offices of Megan Ballard Mitchell is committed to helping families of students with disabilities. Education lawyer Megan Ballard Mitchell will ensure you and your family receive the guidance you need. And if there are challenges to a 504 plan or IEP, she will help you evaluate your options and fight for the education your child deserves.
To learn more, contact The Law Offices of Megan Ballard Mitchell today to schedule a free, confidential, no-obligation appointment to discuss your situation and how an education lawyer can help.
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