Young Adults (18-21)

When a child with disabilities turns 18, parents may no longer have the legal authority to make important decisions on their behalf. This article explains Article 17-A guardianship, discusses alternatives, and offers practical guidance to help families prepare for the transition to adulthood with confidence.

SkyerLaw is proud to announce our new division: Public Benefits and Life-Long Planning for Children with Disabilities

At a special education law conference, you expect to hear about statutes, burdens of proof, and the ever-evolving interpretation of FAPE. You expect citations. You expect arguments.

Both funny and deeply thoughtful, That’s Not How It Happened examines how families, disability, and truth are shaped by the stories told about them. A book that has resonated strongly within our firm.

For our clients for whom 2019-20 was their son or daughter’s graduating year, the closures in March were a particularly abrupt end to the school year—with an...

Many of the families we work with face unique challenges as they plan for the future. It is often said that aging out of special education services is like...

On February 4, the popular online newspaper Chalkbeat published an excellent article entitled: Your child’s birth month matters: NYC students...

You’ve had your IEP meeting, and now you are waiting patiently for your placement offer from the Department of Education.

Last week, the ASD Nest Support Project of NYU Steinhardt held its first Conference for Autism and Inclusive Education (#NestCon).

New York State’s high school graduation requirements for public school students are rapidly evolving. If you are considering enrolling your child in a public...

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...

Planning for “our kids” doesn’t stop after high school.