Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities in federally assisted programs and activities solely on the basis of their disabilities. All public schools that receive federal funds must comply with Section 504 by addressing the needs of children with disabilities as adequately as the needs of non-disabled children. Section 504 sets similar parameters to Part B of the IDEA for determining an appropriate education. Title II of the Act, applicable to all public schools, prohibits the denial of educational services, programs or activities to all students with disabilities and the discrimination against all such students once enrolled. Title III of the Act applies these same requirements to non- sectarian private schools.
Parents often feel helpless, frustrated and exhausted.
Too often, family members become angry and withdraw from each other. If untreated, the situation only worsens. Children with ADD often need their parents to identify their areas of strength. By focusing on these areas, children can develop the confidence and skills to tackle other, difficult situations. Parents of children who have ADD must work on the task of not overreacting to their children's mistakes.