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Would a child who is color blind typically qualify for section 504 accommodations?

What type of accommodations would be provided for a student who is color blind?

Question applies to ages: 9

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Top 5 in: Choosing College, Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Learning Disabilities and Special Needs, Learning Styles, Parents and Schools, Safety, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Summer Learning and Camps, Teens and Jobs, Transitions and Readiness, Motivating StudentsTop 5 in 16 Topics		 Color blindness is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, so a child who is color blind should qualify for accommodations through a 504 plan. This article: What-Is-Color-Blindness-153 explains ways in which colorblindness can limit a child's ability to perform in the classroom.

504 plan accommodations should be aimed at solving those difficulties, such as providing alternatives or assistance when a student is given color-based activities, and not being penalized with a lower grade when color is an issue.

For instance, a worksheet with a pie chart in different colors may need to be redesigned with patterns--such as shaded, lined, checkered--that a color blind student could differentiate. Or pictures of different colored objects could be labeled with initials--r for red, b for blue, g for green, etc. IF a science experiment calls for a student to note when a liquid changes color, perhaps the student is teamed with a lab partner who can see color.


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