Your special needs child faces various challenges in life, and as a parent, you want to make sure they have the resources to embrace these challenges. Your child deserves the same educational opportunities as every other child, and you may have a right to ask for an...
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What are accommodations and modifications for disabled students?
Education is a fundamental necessity in a child’s life regardless of any perceived and diagnosed limitations they may have. In New York, disabled students have the right to receive an education that suits their needs. Still, there are frequent disagreements between...
Understanding 504 accommodations
Parents of children who have impairments (physical, mental or both) but who do not qualify as “disabled” under federal or state law, may feel like their child will never be able to be fully successful at school. However, there is an option to ensure their child can be...
Steps to getting special education services for a New York student
A child’s experience at school can shape their future. It is important that all New York youths have positive and educational instruction while attending K-12 programs. That includes children whose needs require special education services. It is not uncommon for a...
What’s the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan?
For the parents of children with a disability, ensuring their educational needs are taken care of can be a complicated process. There are a lot of issues to work through and the laws regulating the child’s education can be confusing. IEP’s and 504 plans are two of the...
Three things parents should know about school suspensions
An education is an important part of a child’s development. In New York, public schools provide thousands of children with opportunities to learn and grow through their adolescent years. They are supported by countless teachers, aides, and administrators who are...
Parents rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Many parents in Brooklyn have children with special needs. Children who have disabilities are protected under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This law covers children with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities in education. It...