Last 504 Meeting

I really don't know how it's possible but we had Abigail's very L A S T  504 meeting with her school last week. Abigail has had a medical 504 plan since kindergarten. In the beginning it was to assist with only medical needs and extra accommodations she needed in the school setting because of her eosinophilic esophagitis. But over the years the 504 accommodations list grew as other needs arose. She is our ADHD, OCD, EoE, scoliosis, growth hormone deficiency little girl who needed a lot more in the school day than the average student. So this 504 plan required teachers to follow that accommodation list. Each year we met to go over the plan and each year there were adjustments. And last week was our last one! 

It was actually bitter sweet logging out of this last 504 meeting. It was the first, "oh my goodness, we're done" event so far. When I think back to all of those teachers that read this plan, took a deep breath before they event met my amazing daughter, and thought, "okay, this is going to be a lot" (I know, I've been there as a teacher) and then just plowed in, and loved her for everything she is in school: passionate, smart, alert, happy, willing, giving, hard working, and so much more. So many teachers brought out the best in her every day. And we are oh so grateful for that. 

I just can't seem to find the picture I snapped that day but when I do I'll get it right here. I just had to do a post on this day to remember.

For those of you wondering, the 504 special education plan will follow her throughout college with the same accommodations. 

So proud of you Abigail for everything you've given all of these 13 years -- your heart, your work, your dreams, all of it! I can't wait to continue to reminisce and celebrate with you this spring!