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IEPs: The 13 disability categories
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
There are 13 disability categories listed in a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. And to get an IEP, or Individualized Education Program, your child will need to fit into at least one disability category.These categories can have some hard-to-understand names, like “specific learning disabilities” or “other health impairments.” But on this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey will share what these categories mean and why they relate to IEPs. She’ll also share what to do if your child doesn’t qualify for any disability category, or if they qualify for more than one. For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.org.Timestamps:(00:43) Why do IEPs have disability categories?(02:42) What are the 13 disability categories in IDEA?(07:21) Are disability categories the same in every state?(09:28) Can my child’s IEP include more than one disability?(10:32) What if my child doesn’t qualify for any disability category?(11:43) Key takeawaysUnderstood.org is a nonprofit resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about Understood Explains and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts.Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Released:
Apr 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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