by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Oct 25, 2023 | Disability Law, Education Law
Students with or without 504 Plans or Individualized Education Programs (IEP) may receive modifications and/or accommodations to their learning plans in school. While there are many similarities between modifications and accommodations, there are also key differences...
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Oct 18, 2023 | Disability Law, Local News
On October 13th, 2023, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against the City of Rockford, Illinois over allegations the defendant discriminated against residents at Oxford Houses – homes that support individuals with disabilities who are recovering from alcoholism or...
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Sep 20, 2023 | Employment Law
On July 13th, 2023, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a class action complaint against RV World LLC d/b/a Camping World of Marion over allegations employees were not paid for all the time they were required to be at work and were not compensated for overtime work, in violation...
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Sep 20, 2023 | Civil Rights, Education Law
Right now, the rights of transgender people are under attack in this country. At least 21 states have bans on gender affirming care for transgender yourh, with more and more legislatures introducing bills like these. According to the Movement Advancement Project, 23...
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Sep 18, 2023 | Education Law
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans are both crucial programs to help K-12 students with disabilities who need specialized education get the support they need in school. Students’ rights to IEPs are protected under the Individuals with Disabilities...