Type 1 Diabetes & School

  • Are there similar plans to the 504 plan in other countries around the world?

    Many countries around the world have educational plans or legal frameworks similar to the 504 plan in the United States. While the names…

  • Type 1 Diabetes & School Emergency Lockdown Boxes

    Emergency drills are a regular practice in schools across the United States to ensure that students and staff are prepared for various types…

  • Back to School After A Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

    I know first hand how nerve wracking it can be to think about sending your child back to school after a Type 1…

  • What’s a 504 Plan? What to Include in it?

    Did you know Type 1 Diabetes is considered a disability under the Americans with Diabetes Act (ADA)?The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 504…

  • Type 1 Diabetes Back to School List

    As every school year starts, so does all the preparations that goes into sending a T1D child back to school. I decided to…