Work and School Accommodations
​This helpful resource guide was developed by professionals to help families navigate the educational system and individuals optimize their career success while living with Dysautonomia and its related condition.
K-12 Education
Going to School with Dysautonomia
Guide written by the Dysautonomia Support Network to help children successfully navigate the educational system while living with Dysautonomia and its related conditions.
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"Going to School with Dysautonomia" (PDF) by the Dysautonomia Support Network
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504 Plans and IEPs
In this video Suzanne Oró gives a fantastic overview of 504 plans, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and federal laws that protect children with Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, Dysautonomia, and other chronic illnesses.
Advice for Educators
This resource was written by the Dysautonomia Youth Network of America to help educators support their students with dysautonomia and related conditions.
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"Educating the Dysautonomia Student by the Dysautonomia Youth Network of America
Higher Education (College & University)
"DSN's Suggested Dysautonomia Accommodations in Higher Education" (PDF)
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"Rights of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education" (PDF) by Disability Rights California
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"Educating the Dysautonomia Student: Dysautonomia In The College Setting" by Dysautonomia Youth Network of America, also available as a (PDF)
Work
Resources by Dysautonomia Support Network
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Resources by the Job Accommodation Network
Applying for Disability
DSN Webinar: Applying for Disability
Presented by DSN Board Member Jonathan Rodis, MBA, National Disability Advocate and Kathleen Kane, Esq., Disability Lawyer
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Transcript from #DysSupportChat on Disability
In July's Twitter Chat, DSNNurseAdvocate is joined by Jon Rodis and Kathleen Kane and many of our members to discuss the process of applying for and obtaining disability benefits.