To learn more about both the effects of bullying and mental health and what you can do, you are invited to a seminar on May 10, 2016: Understanding the Legal Obligations of a School District Regarding Bullying and Student Mental…
To learn more about both the effects of bullying and mental health and what you can do, you are invited to a seminar on May 10, 2016: Understanding the Legal Obligations of a School District Regarding Bullying and Student Mental…
To learn more about both the effects of bullying and mental health and what you can do, you are invited to a seminar on May 10, 2016: Understanding the Legal Obligations of a School District Regarding Bullying and Student Mental…
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq. This September, many parents have dropped their children off for the first time at college and are adjusting to a new type of parenting and advocacy. For all parents, particularly parents of students with disabilities, the…
By Erica Fitzgerald, Esq. If you are the parent of a child diagnosed with diabetes, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with your child’s rights. Having a developmental disability is not a prerequisite for protection under the law. Individuals with…
It is important for students with disabilities who plan to attend college, and their parents, to understand how their legal rights related to their disability will change in a post-secondary education environment. In public elementary and secondary schools, students with…
A case of alleged discrimination by a Manhattan preschool against a boy diagnosed with autism reminds us that individuals with special needs are often treated unfairly and legal action is sometimes necessary to protect their rights. The parents of a…
Adults 21 and over with learning disabilities may face discrimination or lack of access to services in college or the workplace. These individuals must understand their legal rights and responsibilities. In College: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973…
It is important for students with disabilities who plan to attend college, and their parents, to understand how their legal rights related to their disability will change in a post-secondary education environment. In public elementary and secondary schools, students with…
By Marion M. Walsh, Esq. The beginning of college or other post-secondary school represents an exciting and emotional time for any parent, filled with great pride but also great concern. For students with disabilities, the emotions are amplified, as many…