Services

Special Education Advocacy

Sometimes parents and school districts don't agree about what services and programs a student with a disability requires in order to make educational progress. We can help you navigate through the educational planning process.

securing an independent educational evaluation
obtaining classification of your child as a student with a disability
advocating for your child at an IEP meeting
securing an appropriate educational setting
obtaining appropriate educational services, such as physical therapy, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, counseling, hearing services, etc.
obtaining appropriate educational accommodations for your child
securing a "Nickerson letter" (NYC residents)
securing appropriate transportation services
obtaining an appropriate waiver of immunication requirements
obtaining a Section 504 plan
securing funding for an appropriate non-public school program
representing your child at a suspension hearing

Guardianship

A guardian can be either a person or an agency, who is appointed by the court to make decisions for an individual who is unable to make those decisions on his/her own (the "ward"). A guardian does not have to be a parent or a relative, although it can be.

Guardianship of the person - an individual appointed to make decisions regarding the health, education, and welfare of a ward.

Guardianship of the property - an individual appointed to make decisions about finances of a ward as directed by the judge.

Guardianship of the person and property - an individual appointed to make decisions regarding health, education, welfare and finances.

Guardian ad litem - an individual appointed by the court to act for the person during a court case when that individual cannot defend themselves or protect their own interests.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

-Nelson Mandela

Special Needs Trusts