Special Needs Planning
Update on Supported Decision Making in New York State
From recent experience in New York guardianship courts on applications where individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities may have some higher functioning capabilities, I find judges are often frustrated with the current 17-A guardianship law as it cannot be tailored to an individual’s needs and supports to enable them to retain certain autonomy and decision-making rights. While…
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Read MoreInitial Referrals to the Committee on Special Education
Littman Krooks Newsletter | October 2021
Read MoreInitial Referrals to the Committee on Special Education
by Arshi Pal, Esq. The pandemic has been a real eye-opener for many parents. As we transitioned to remote learning, many parents became part-time instructors to ensure that their children engaged in instruction and completed assignments. Many parents witnessed firsthand the struggles their children were having with paying attention, completing assignments, understanding concepts and communicating…
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Read MoreNYS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
Littman Krooks Newsletter | September 2021
Read MoreRecognizing Mental Illness Awareness Week
by Marion M. Walsh, Esq. In 1990, Congress officially established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week. The week runs through Sunday, October 10, which is World Mental Health Day. Mental Illness Awareness Week assumes more relevance today than ever, due to challenges raised by the pandemic and increased isolation and…
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