Teacher who had a 504 here: no, IEPs are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, while 504s are under the rehabilitation act. Most importantly, though, 504s are how you get specific, enforceable accommodations for:
eyesight difficulties, including colorblindness
medical conditions which require that you receive special privileges (unlimited restroom use, nurse access, specific seating/accessibility requirements)
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia & Dyscalculia
and SO much more
most importantly, protections against revealing such disabilities or retaliation against accommodation.
First off, not autistic, hope this allowed. Is 504 how IEPs gain legal backing?
Teacher who had a 504 here: no, IEPs are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, while 504s are under the rehabilitation act. Most importantly, though, 504s are how you get specific, enforceable accommodations for: