IEPs and 504 Plans: Advocating for Your Child (Atlanta Autism Consortium)

The Atlanta Autism Consortium recording of "IEP's and 504 Plans: Advocating for your Child" on Tuesday, August 25th 2026. This informative session was designed specifically for parents navigating educational support systems. This presentation clarified the differences between Section 504 plans and IEPs, including eligibility criteria and available services. Viewers will gain practical advocacy strategies tailored to autism-specific needs and learn how to determine the most suitable educational support plan for their child. The session also covered parental rights throughout the evaluation and implementation processes, helping empower parents with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their child's educational support. Host: Dr. Michael Morrier, PhD, BCBA-D, Program Committee Chair for the Atlanta Autism Consortium and owner and founder of Morrier Consulting LLC; previous Associate Professor at the Emory Autism Center in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine Panelists: *Dr. Kernel Grishby, President and CEO of REACH A.K.G. Education Consultants *Dr. Lillie Huddleston, Lead Psychologist in the Atlanta Public School district *Anna Helen McKelvey, BCBA and Special Education Advocate at Wisteria Psychological and Behavioral Services The Atlanta Autism Consortium (AAC) is a nonprofit organization that provides free monthly programs and events for the autism community. For more information about the Atlanta Autism Consortium, please visit www.atlautism.org.