Allison Schwartz of Branford is featured in Jamie Redford (son of Robert Redford) and Yale University’s Sally Shaywitz’s documentary “The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia”. Mr. Redford’s son, Dylan is also… Read More
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CANCELLED: October 30th Special Education Law Workshop at SARAH, INC in Madison, CT
Rescheduled and new location. The October 30th special education workshop that was supposed to take place at SARAH, INC in Madison with Attorney Berliner and Dr. Pelletier will now be… Read More
Important Disability.gov Update: Prepare for Hurricane Sandy
Disability.gov and Ready.gov have created an invaluable checklist to make sure people with disabilities and special needs to stay safe during Hurricane Sandy. For more information, please visit the checklist… Read More
Presidential Proclamation Disability Employment Awareness Month October 2012
In order to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, the White House has asked both public and private employers to redouble their efforts to hire and retain individuals with… Read More
Computer/Electronics Accommodations Program (CAP) by the Military Develops New App
The Computer/Electronics Accommodations Program (CAP) by the Military has developed an app to help people with disabilities find accessibility apps for smartphones and up-to-date information from CAP. For more information… Read More
Connecticut Mirror: State Education Cost Sharing Task Force Has Recommended That Wealthy School District Pay More for The Costs of Special Education
A task force that was established to review Connecticut’s entire education cost sharing system has recommended that wealthy school districts pay more for the costs of their special education programs…. Read More
Pleasantville, NY: “Colleges with a Difference” Special Needs Fair
The Pleasantville SEPTA will sponsor a special needs college transition fair on October 3rd from 6:30-9:30 P.M. at Pleasantville High School. For more information please download the flyer: http://pvillesepta.com/resources/2012_PLEASANTVILLE_College_Fair$281$29.pdf
New Rochelle, NY: Upcoming Transition Fair for People with Disabilities
The Westchester Institute for Human Development will host a transition fair and institute for people with disabilities who are interested in attending college. This event will take place on October… Read More
Law School Exam Accommodations U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit
U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has intervened in a lawsuit challenging the Law School Admission Councils’ processing of requests for reasonable accommodations submitted by applicants with disabilities who… Read More
Back to School Transition: What Parents Need To Know
Please click HERE to read Attorney Berliner’s article, “Back to School Transition: Supplying Parents with the Tools They Need to Survive the Coming School Year and Beyond”.