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Special Education Advocacy
Early Intervention: What Is It and How Can Children Benefit?
Early intervention (EI) represents the earliest stage of the special education process. EI refers to publicly funded supportive services given to eligible children younger than three. These services are designed to help children by addressing developmental issues to give them better outcomes overall. To qualify children must have, or be at risk for, developmental delays.…
Have You Reviewed Your Child’s IEP?
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP It may be time to review your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and ensure that it is correct and that it accurately reflects your child’s needs. If you have not received a copy of the IEP, contact your district immediately. The law requires that your child have…
What If Your College-Aged Child Has A Medical Emergency: FERPA AND HIPAA
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP The transition to college and young adulthood, while exciting, can be difficult for parents. Parents must not overlook obtaining advance consent from their children so they can have access to important health and educational information—or risk begin left out in an emergency. Once a person turns 18,…
5 Rights Your Child Has in School That You Should Know About
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP As your child heads back to school this year, make sure you know his rights and entitlements to services. Federal and state laws protect the rights of students in school, yet many parents are unaware of their child’s legal protections as a student. Here are five rights…
Do I Need a Lawyer? When to Hire an Attorney for Your Child with Special Needs or Suspected Needs
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP Betsy and Tom had been advocating for their daughter, Sarah, since she began middle school. Although she is very bright, she developed problems with turning in assignments and began failing her classes. She then refused to attend school. Her parents emailed teachers almost every day. While teachers…
Team LK Participates in NAMIWalks Westchester
By Marion Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP On Saturday, May 18, 2019, I was honored to lead our LK Team: Marion’s Marchers— in a 5K walk on the beach in Rye—a perfect setting for support, healing and hope. Why does our firm support NAMI? Why is the work so important? NAMI creates a network and…
OCR Resolves Alleging Denial of Spot on Heart Transplant List Based on Intellectual Disability
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP Federal law prohibits discrimination based on disability. This equality stands as paramount in the administration of life-saving treatments. Unfortunately, stereotypes on individuals with disabilities remain prevalent. Even trained health professionals can make unfortunate and inappropriate judgments on the value of life. In North Carolina, an individual filed…
Holiday Wishes
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP We all wish you a holiday season filled with peace, joy, and success. We recognize how difficult this season can be for those with disabilities or mental health challenges and for the elderly. During this time of year, especially, we remember all of those vulnerable individuals, particularly…
“I Can Do It!” puts disabled on path to improved fitness and nutrition
Many individuals with disabilities are doubly challenged: they adapt their lives to accommodate a disability while simultaneously suffering from secondary maladies brought on by a lack of physical exercise. Nearly 50 percent of adults with a disability are not physically active, compared with just 25 percent of sedentary adults with no disability, according to the…
Did Your Child with Special Needs Transfer to a Different School District This Year?
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP The beginning of the school year is always a hectic time, particularly for families moving or planning to move to another school district. Parents of children with disabilities facing such a move have additional challenges. Students identified as needing special education services have a right, under the…
