#KNOWYOUR504
Every student deserves access to an education that works for their health. #KnowYour504 helps students understand their rights under Section 504 and gives them the tools to advocate for better access in their schools.
A Law with a Gap Between Policy and Practice.
A 504 Plan outlines accommodations a student with a disability may need to access their education. Because disability can affect every student differently, there is no single “standard” 504 Plan. Accommodations should respond to the specific barriers a student experiences and provide the individualized support they need to participate fully in school.
INCONSISTENT
IMPLEMENTATION
5,794 students with disabilities
found that accommodations
specified in IEPs and 504 Plans
were provided inconsistently,
DELAYS &
DENIALS
A 2026 federal investigation
found students with
disabilities waiting four
months or longer for
evaluations, delaying
access to needed supports
LACK OF
AWARENESS
Only 50% of surveyed parents
of children with chronic
conditions knew about
special accommodations
or were familiar with
504/IEP plans
"I had a 504 plan but my teachers still marked my absences unexcused, ignored my accomodations, and told me to just 'try harder'.
Help Close the Gap
TAKE ACTION -
Change starts with making sure schools are held accountable to the protections students already have. Speak up when those protections fall short, and help push for a system where a student’s accommodations are actually honored.
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JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN
JOIN #KNOWYOUR504
Help make sure disability rights exist beyond the paperwork.
01 — MAKE A VIDEO
Put a student voice behind the issue.
Create a short video about Section 504, school accessibility, or your own experience navigating accommodations.
Include #KnowYour504 in your caption and tag @thechargies so we can find and amplify your post!
02 — SHARE THE TOOLKIT
Bring #KnowYour504 into your community.
Download our ready-to-share resources and use them at your school, in student organizations, on social media, or within your community.
03 — BRING IT TO YOUR SCHOOL
Bring campaign resources to your disability club, student government, counseling office, school nurse, health class, or another space in your community. Share the toolkit, display a campaign poster, or start a conversation about how accommodations are implemented at your school.