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Parent Rights
June 20, 2018
The Administration Policy of Family Separation at the Border is Morally Abhorrent—and Violates IDEA, ADA Laws
The following statement concerning family separation at the US/Mexico border was released yesterday by the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). “...
Parent Rights
April 4, 2018
Speaking Out Against Gun Violence and Bias in Our Schools
In the days following the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, we were heartened to open The New York Times and...
School Transportation
February 26, 2018
Heads of Schools Speak Out Against Gun Violence
Today, we were thrilled to open The New York Times and see a full-page, open letter on page A7 signed by the heads of hundreds of independent schools...
Legislation & Policy
January 4, 2018
Kevin and Avonte’s Law Passes Senate
Every day we hear from our autism parent clients that wandering and elopement behaviors keep them up at night. And while there are many incredible schools with...
Parent Rights
December 6, 2017
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Seeks Comments on Disabled Students of Color and School Discipline
On Friday, December 8th, in Washington, DC, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public briefing...
IEP & CSE Meetings
July 25, 2017
Independent Living in White Plains: The POINT program
Every month our staff hears presentations from outside organizations so that we can keep up with the ever-changing world of special needs service provision and...
Legislation & Policy
June 27, 2017
Bill to Clarify IEP Rights of Students with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia Passes Legislature
For many years, advocates for students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia have asked school districts to use the specific language of a student’s...
Special Education Law
March 15, 2017
SkyerLaw Attends Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates National Conference
Diana Gersten and Greg Cangiano attend the 19th annual conference of the Council of Parent...
Special Education Law
February 22, 2017
Why Parents Should Join the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Lately, whenever we blog about an important legal or policy development, we receive emails from clients wanting to know: What can I do?
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