EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 30 MIN
Ep. 293: Back to School Food Allergy FAQ's
from FAACT's Roundtable
New school year. New teacher. Same big questions. How do you request accommodations? What are your child's rights? And what should you do if something doesn't go as planned? In this episode, FAACT General Counsel and Vice President of Civil Rights Advocacy, Amelia Smith, J.D., answers five of the most frequently asked questions from food allergy families, helping you navigate school accommodations with greater confidence and peace of mind.Resources to keep you in the know:FAACT's Civil Rights Advocacy Resource CenterFAACT's Section 504 ResourcesSection 504 Protections for Students with Food Allergies - Dept. of Education, The Office of Civil RightsFAACT's Civil Rights Advocacy OverviewFAACT's Civil Rights Advocacy PodcastsYou can find FAACT's Roundtable Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, Podbay, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube.Sponsored by: GenentechThanks for listening! FAACT invites you to discover more exciting food allergy resources at FoodAllergyAwareness.org!
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New school year. New teacher. Same big questions. How do you request accommodations? What are your child's rights? And what should you do if something doesn't go as planned? In this episode, FAACT General Counsel and Vice President of Civil Rights Advocacy, Amelia Smith, J.D., answers five of the most frequently asked questions from food allergy families, helping you navigate school accommodations with greater confidence and peace of mind. Resources to keep you in the know: FAACT's Civil Righ...
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