Erin Hayden

IEPs vs 504s: Clearing Up Misconceptions and Navigating the Grey Areas of Extracurricular Access

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Erin Hayden
Nov 17, 2025
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My son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 15 months old, well before he started school. About 15 months later, shortly after he started preschool, he was also diagnosed with celiac disease. He actually started his school journey on an IEP, which was how we were able to access special education services and receive nursing support through those early …

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