When people plan for the future of their children with disabilities, it allows, “everybody to go to sleep with peace of mind that our loved ones are taken care of.” Special needs planning attorney Adrienne... read more
When people plan for the future of their children with disabilities, it allows, “everybody to go to sleep with peace of mind that our loved ones are taken care of.” Special needs planning attorney Adrienne... read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has left American children with steep educational deficits The problem is even starker for students receiving special education services. School disruptions for quarantines and distance learning formats left millions of students receiving... read more
In New York State, people with disabilities can get crucial support and educational services from the Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). These programs can be life-changing, helping people live full and independent lives... read more
The supports and resources that your child with a disability receives at school are set by their IEP—Individualized Education Program. And the most important step in creating your child’s IEP is their IEP meeting. In... read more
When the coronavirus pandemic broke out in the United States in spring 2020, the landscape for students receiving special education services changed overnight. In an effort to help parents keep up, Cuddy Law Firm special... read more
After schools scrambled to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic in spring 2020, special education lawyer Joseph Sulpizio, senior attorney in the Cuddy Law Firm’s Philadelphia office, provided a video guide on how to protect your... read more
The 2020-21 academic year was the first full school year to be reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. For parents looking to stay informed about major developments in special education during this unsettled time, a panel... read more
As a parent of a child with disabilities, your days are hectic and your energy is spent taking care of your child’s daily needs. It can seem like school is another obstacle, a force to... read more
The special education lawyers at the Cuddy Law Firm gave parents an update on the status of school closures in New York City during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, in this video. Special... read more
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) released a guidance memo on April 14, 2021 stating COVID-19’s impact “has been particularly harmful to vulnerable populations, including most importantly, English language learners, economically disadvantaged and homeless... read more