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NYCDOE Institutes Remote Learning and Sets Forth Guidance on Services for Students with Disabilities
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP On March 22, 2020, the Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education sent a letter to all parents to notify all that the NYCDOE has instituted remote learning to the 1.1 million students in NYC. The letter contains important contact information and a plan of…
Navigating the Pandemic: OCR issues Guidance on Steps to Take if Your Child Cannot Access Online or Remote Learning
By Marion Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP As we all navigate the uncharted waters of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we stand with all parents and students and hope all clients and families remain healthy and safe. At Littman Krooks, we emphasize that our offices are open remotely and we can handle consultations via phone, Face…
IDEA Rights May Be Waived by Congress as Part of COVID-19 Pending Stimulus Package
As part of Congress’ response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) has proposed to include a provision in the pending stimulus bill that would give the Secretary of Education authority to approve state waiver requests for any statutory and/or regulatory requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for 1 year and…
OPWDD Temporarily Suspends Day Habilitation and Prevocational Services Across New York due to Coronavirus Concerns
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP The Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) as of March 17, 2020, has issued a Memorandum directing the temporary suspension of services at all Day Habilitation, Day Treatment, and Prevocational Services across New York State. OPWDD has asked providers of day program services to provide alternative programming for…
Littman Krooks Modified Work Arrangements
The top priority of Littman Krooks LLP has always been to deliver superior service to our clients. To continue to do this in the current environment, we are taking every precaution possible to protect the health and safety of our team, their families, and our clients given the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Therefore, in step with…
Ten Tips for New York Families in the Wake of the Coronavirus
By Marion Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP We at Littman Krooks know how challenging this time is for families. New York, along with Washington State, leads the U.S. in cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The pandemic will strain public resources and services for all. We do not have all the answers, as current events are unfolding,…
A Message to Our Clients and Our Littman Krooks Family
Dear Client and Friends, At Littman Krooks, the health and safety of our clients and staff is our highest priority. We pride ourselves on exemplary and individualized services to our clients. We are writing to provide you with the steps that we are taking to protect you and our staff against the spread of the…
Substandard Conditions Continue For Many of New York’s Most Vulnerable Individuals with Disabilities: What Can You Do?
By Sandi Rosenbaum, Littman Krooks LLP This February, the New York Times expanded on its recent reporting of horrific abuse to former residents of Willowbrook Hospital. The article pointed to risks of significant danger to the most vulnerable New Yorkers, at the hands of New York State. These former Willowbrook residents suffered substandard care and…
When Must a New York School Cover the Costs of Assistive Technology for Students Living with a Disability?
Students living with one or more disabilities may face a number of challenges in the classroom. Often, these challenges can be overcome with the use of assistive technology. The New York Department of Education considered assistive technology to include “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or…
Preparing for College and Beyond for Young Adults with ASD
By Sandi Rosenbaum, Special Needs/Special Education Advocate, Littman Krooks LLP Preparing for jobs, college and beyond is challenging for young adults with autism and families. College readiness is fundamentally different from high school competence. Many of the demands of college are not generally imposed in high school, especially upon students with disabilities: Student, not parent…
