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Is your child struggling with reading? You're not alone. Dyslexia Journey helps parents understand dyslexia, navigate school systems, and support their child's confidence and growth. Hosts Sonja and Nick share practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent just getting a diagnosis, fighting for accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community and connection, this is the podcast that walks beside you. New episodes every two weeks.
Dyslexia Journey | Real Stories & Strategies for Thriving with Dyslexia
Your Kids' Rights Are in Danger! The Sneaky Legal Attack on Section 504 and Disability Rights
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In this episode, we discuss the current legal challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which could have profound affects on your dyslexic or disabled child!
For more detail about Section 504 and your children's rights, see our interview with attorney Laura Heneghan:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/rw-cnFPhKdo
Part 2: https://youtu.be/PK0iEPyBmZ4
Here are the articles we referenced in the episode:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2025/02/13/17-states-sue-to-end-protections-for-students-with-special-needs/
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/civilrights/resources/factsheets/504.pdf
https://www.nea.org/resource-library/know-your-rights-section-504-rehabilitation-act
https://www.copaa.org/page/section-504-facts
https://www.ksl.com/article/51253834/i-hear-you-parents-utah-attorney-general-responds-to-concerns-over-section-504-lawsuit
https://theeducatorsroom.com/in-a-new-lawsuit-17-states-sue-to-do-away-with-504-protections/
We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com.
You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.
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