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A Teacher’s Guide to JA

Students with JA often require additional resources to achieve their educational potential. This guide helps teachers understand how JA affects them physically and mentally, as well as properly support their educational rights and requirements.
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Know Your Educational Rights

Get in-depth information about educational rights for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) and how to set up a 504 plan or IEP.
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Guidance for Transitions

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a big step. Get resources to ease the process, from transitioning out of pediatric care into adult care, to choosing a career and college, and more.
 
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School K-12

Your child with JA has rights to ensure a fair and equal education. Find out what they are and how to navigate other school-related issues.

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JA Patient Tips for College Success After High School

JA Patient Tips for College Success

A university grad with arthritis gives tips for making the most out of college.

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Young children running outside with facemasks Advocacy and Communication

Back to School Safety Checklist During COVID-19

Certain safety protocols may be more important for reopening schools during the coronavirus than others. Learn what they are to help decide what’s right for your child.

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Young Boy wearing facemask and using hand sanitizer Developing Effective Plan

Expert Q&A: COVID-19 and Schools Reopening

Learn how to weigh the risks of sending your child back to school with these tips from a pediatric infectious disease expert.

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Young Boy wearing facemask while playing tennis Developing Effective Plan

Expert Q&A: Childhood Sports and COVID-19

A pediatric infectious disease expert weighs in on the safety of childhood sports and other extracurricular activities during the coronavirus outbreak.

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504 and IEP Obligations at Private Schools

Private and independent schools may operate under different rules with regards to 504 and IEP plans for children with disabilities, including juvenile arthritis (JA).

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504 Plan FAQs Educational Rights

504 Plan FAQs

Learn answers to common questions about 504 plans for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) and get tips on avoiding common mistakes.

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Federal Laws That Support Kids With JA in School

Learn about three laws, including IDEA, Section 504 and ADA, that support the educational rights of your child with juvenile arthritis in school.

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JA Educational Rights Glossary

Learn common terms and acronyms associated with educational rights and juvenile arthritis (JA).

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Educational Rights Resources Educational Rights

Educational Rights Resources

Get in-depth information about educational rights for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) and how to set up a 504 plan or IEP.

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parent developing a 504 plan on computer Developing Effective Plan

Developing a 504 Plan for Your Child With JA

Learn how to develop a 504 plan to help your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) thrive in school and participate in activities.

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Identifying Accommodations for Your Child With JA

Learn how to identify juvenile arthritis (JA) symptoms that may cause problems at school and find out solutions to minimize their impact.

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Sample 504 Accommodations for Your Child With JA Developing Effective Plan

Sample 504 Accommodations for Your Child With JA

Learn about juvenile arthritis (JA) accommodations to put in your child’s 504 plan.

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504 Accommodations in School Developing Effective Plan

Video: 504 Accommodations in School

Get advice from school experts on which accommodations your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) should have in high school and college educational rights plans.

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Returning to School Developing Effective Plan

Returning to School

Get tips to help your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) make a smooth transition into a new school, new class or returning from an extended absence.

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School Needs Checklist Developing Effective Plan

School Needs Checklist

Identify challenges your child with arthritis may face in school and what you can do to help.

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504 Plan Tips from a Social Worker

Learn valuable tips from social workers to help set up a 504 plan for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA).

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The IEP Process Developing Effective Plan

The IEP Process

Setting up an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) requires several important steps. Learn how to start the process for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA).

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Videos for Educating Others About JA Advocacy and Communication

Videos for Educating Others About JA

Get tips and advice from students and parents on telling others about juvenile arthritis (JA) and self-advocacy.

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Videos to Help Develop an Effective 504 Plan Developing Effective Plan

Videos to Help Develop an Effective 504 Plan

Get tips from parents, students, medical professionals and school counselors about effective communication and setting up a 504 plan for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA).

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Getting Home Instruction for Your Child

Learn how to make arrangements for hospital or homebound instruction for your child with arthritis.

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Transitioning Schools with Juvenile Arthritis Developing Effective Plan

Transitioning Schools with Juvenile Arthritis

Help your child with JA transition to a new school.

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Advocating for Your Child with Arthritis at School Advocacy and Communication

Advocating for Your Child with Arthritis at School

These tips can help your child get the necessary accommodations to succeed in school.

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How to Handle a 504 or IEP Dispute Advocacy and Communication

How to Handle a 504 or IEP Dispute

If your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) has trouble getting IEP or 504 plan accommodations, learn what to do and how to handle a dispute.

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Solving Common 504 Plan Challenges Advocacy and Communication

Solving Common 504 Plan Challenges

Learn how to solve common 504 plan challenges so your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) gets the accommodations he or she needs to succeed.

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Juvenile Arthritis: A Teachers Guide Brochure Advocacy and Communication

Juvenile Arthritis: A Teachers Guide Brochure

Educate teachers and school personnel about juvenile arthritis (JA) with brochures available for immediate download.

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Guidance and Templates for IEP and 504 Letters Sample Forms and Letters

Templates for IEP and 504 Letters

These letter templates cover 10 situations and stages related to educational rights plans.

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Sample Parent Letters to Address 504 Plan Concerns and Changes Sample Forms and Letters

Sample Letter: Address 504 Plan Concerns

Use these templates to request updates and address non-compliance regarding your child’s 504 plan for juvenile arthritis (JA).

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Sample Doctor Letter to School Administrators Sample Forms and Letters

Sample Doctor Letter to School Administrators

Get a template to help your child’s doctor explain juvenile arthritis (JA) for the educational rights evaluation process.

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Sample Nurse Letter to School Administrators Sample Forms and Letters

Sample Nurse Letter to School Administrators

Get a sample letter to help your child's health-care professionals make requests for school accommodations for juvenile arthritis (JA).

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Sample Parent Letter to School Administrators

Learn how to request a planning meeting with school administrators for your child’s educational rights plan for juvenile arthritis (JA).

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Sample Student Letter to Teacher and School Nurse Sample Forms and Letters

Sample Student Letter to Teacher and School Nurse

Get a template to help your child communicate with teachers and nurses about educational rights plans for juvenile arthritis (JA).

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Explaining Arthritis to Your Childs School and Teachers Sample Forms and Letters

Explaining Arthritis to Your Child's Teachers

Learn how to tell your child’s teachers about juvenile arthritis (JA) and how it may affect school performance with this form.

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Permission to Take Medication at School Sample Forms and Letters

Permission to Take Medication at School

Get a form to be completed by your child’s doctor so he or she can take juvenile arthritis (JA) medications.

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Physical Education Activity Guide Sample Forms and Letters

Physical Education Activity Guide

Learn how to let teachers and school officials know what types of PE activities your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) can do.

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