Question

What are benefits of section 504 plan? Please provide a reliable source.

Answer 1

In 1973 , section 504 was first recognized in the Rehabilitation Act. Itwas first Recognized in USA for civil rights protection of people with disabilities. It guarantee certain rights to such people in American Legislation

BENEFITS- -

1. PROTECTION FROM DISCRIMINATION- Person with disabilities faces many discriminations and denied their inclusion in many activities with this plan ,no person with disability can be denied the benefits of services , activities of public entity.

2. EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS- Under Section 504 , the child shall be provided with access to education , special modification and accomodation are being made in schools to provide appropriate Education facilities,so that child can be prepared for employment and independent living.

3. PROVISION FOR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRED PEOPLE-

The person with impairment are have easy access to health care facilities, special provision have been made to provide specific information describing the type of health services should be provided and how often these services need to be provided .Many health -related accomodation have been made under this plan to provide quality health care facilities.

4. TRAINING AND SUPERVISING ASSISTIVE personnel to provide special healthcare services in school setting according to State guidelines., Which helps people with disabilities to get access to education and health care facilities.

5. Many laws and provisions have been made to monitor and review the implementation of 504 plan in school , hospitals and other areas, so that all people in this act can have equal access to such benefits.