Table of Contents

• Introduction The Land of Oz
• What is the difference between entitled to education and right to equal access to education
• What if my child was served under a 504 Plan instead of an IEP
• What is meant by Reasonable Accommodation
• What is meant by otherwise qualified
• Who will manage my sons or daughters educational services
• My son or daughter is adamant he or she doesnt want anything to do with any disability office
• How do students advocate for themselves in order to ensure they receive appropriate accommodations
• I understand the philosophy now, but what is the process, or how does Disability Services work
• Why doesnt Disability Services provide LD assessment
• How has my role as a parent changed
• My son or daughter had some subjects waived in high school. why arent they automatically waived in college
• Why does my son or daughter need a label
• Are they automatically registered with Disability Services if we sent their 504 Plan or IEP to Admissions
• What do you mean you cannot disclose any information to me about my son or daughters services

Acknowledgement

This handbook is directed primarily toward parents of students with disabilities. However, we hope that it is equally useful to high school teachers, counselors, and students themselves. It introduces some of the legal and philosophical changes that occur for students with disabilities upon graduation from high school and entrance into The University of Montana. It is best used in conjunction with Expect Access.

This virtual handbook was written, edited and published by The University of Montana Disability Services for Students staff. Its purpose is to educate students with disabilities, faculty, staff, and the public about the University's civil rights policies and practices related to disability. Disability Services grants permission to reprint the contents of the Parent Handbook to those who make written acknowledgment of its contributions.