The Problem: A 6-year-old girl diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder was not properly evaluated by the individualized education program (IEP) team at her public school. She wasn’t receiving the services in her IEP for speech-language... read more
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Securing Medicaid Services for a Girl with Spina Bifida
Posted on May 18, 2018The Problem: A 9-year old who was born with spina bifida was denied eligibility for health services through the New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The Results: With the guidance of Cuddy... read more
NY Department of Education issues letter to Local Educational Agencies
Posted on August 25, 2016“On August 1, 2016 the New York State Department of Education issued a letter providing direction to the Local Educational Agencies (school districts). In the case of a child whose behavior impedes the child’s learning or... read more
Parent Prevails in Second Circuit Represented by Cuddy Law Firm
Posted on June 6, 2016The Second Circuit issued a decision in the case L.O ex rel. K.T. v. N.Y.C. Dep’t of Educ. and REVERSED and REMANDED the case for further proceedings. The family was represented by the Cuddy Law... read more
Austin Education Office: Killeen District Special Education Audit
Posted on March 11, 2016The Killeen Independent School District (“KISD”) has released a special education audit completed by Gibson Consulting. The audit was discussed at the KISD Board meeting on Monday, March 7, 2016. The Cuddy Law Firm, PLLC... read more
The Cuddy Law Firm’s Sonja D. Kerr to Present at COPAA in Philadelphia
Posted on March 3, 2016IDEA Class Actions is the topic of a presentation by Sonja D. Kerr, Cuddy Law – Austin. The early predecessor to the IDEA was the result of activists parents and outstanding civil rights lawyers who... read more
The Cuddy Law Firm’s Andrew Cuddy to Present at COPAA Conference
Posted on March 3, 2016Throughout the country, parents often have difficulty connecting with legal representation in special education matters. Often, firms demand large retainers that prevent many parents from pursuing their family’s right to a FAPE for their child... read more
Attorney Adrienne Arkontaky Featured in Pace Law’s February 2016 Alumni Highlight
Posted on March 1, 2016In February 2016, The Cuddy Law Firm’s Vice President and Managing Attorney Adrienne Arkontaky was Pace Law’s Alumni Highlight. Adrienne graduated from Pace Law School in 2003 and now her practice area is a focus... read more
Educational Solutions CNY
Posted on October 15, 2015The Cuddy Law Firm strives to provide information to the community on resources available to individuals with disabilities and their families throughout New York State. We invite you to read a brief overview describing the... read more
Moving On, Cuddy Law Firm Intern Continues Career
Posted on April 12, 2015Aaron Eddy worked in the Auburn office upon completion of college and while applying to law schools. For a year, he conducted intakes, prepared disclosures, coordinated contact with clients, and other legal assistant duties. This... read more