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What to Look for in a Special Needs Attorney
Choose a special needs attorney with expertise in special education law, years of experience, and who understands your child's unique case.
News > Education
Nebraska Rejected a Bill That Would Have Given Parents More Power Over Their Child's IEP. Here's What Families Should Know About Their Rights.
...Program. The measure would have also shifted the legal burden of proof to school districts in disputes...over every single decision made by educational experts for special education students" and expand consent...outmatched by district lawyers and procedural expertise in IEP meetings. School administrators argue that...
Legal > Housing
Moving from a Nursing Home to Community Housing Under Olmstead
...guarantees the right to live in the most integrated setting appropriate to individual needs, yet families often don't know these rights exist or how to exercise them. The Olmstead decision and programs like Money Follows the Person provide pathways out of institutional care, but navigating the transition process...
Career > Interviewing
Interview Transportation Accommodations: Requesting Travel Support
...there. Transportation assistance falls more in the category of candidate experience than legal obligation. Many employers offer it, particularly for competitive...Transportation assistance falls more in the category of candidate experience than legal obligation. Many employers offer it, particularly for competitive roles,...
Career > Discrimination
Pre-Employment Disability Discrimination: Illegal Questions and Hiring Bias
...accommodations. After an offer, those questions become legal under specific conditions. Knowing where that line...qualifications. Before an offer, the employer's only legal focus is whether you can perform the essential...functions of the job. They can ask about your skills, experience, and ability to complete specific tasks. They...
Education > Special Education
Procedural Safeguards and Your Rights as a Special Education Parent
...written for parents; it's written to satisfy a legal requirement. But buried in that document is something...Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), outlining the legal rights the federal government grants parents in...handful will be most relevant to your day-to-day experience. Access to your child's records. You have the...
Global Insights > Advocacy
Beyond the IEP: Legal Rights Parents of Children with Disabilities Should Know
Parents of children with disabilities often become experts in IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education...means, and understand procedural safeguards. But the legal framework doesn't stop at the school door. The...state services. Many parents don't realize the same legal structure that governs their child's education...
Career > Discrimination
Unlocking the Potential of Employees with Disabilities through Embracing Diversity
...brings together people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This diversity fosters creativity,...Employees with disabilities bring unique skills, experiences, and perspectives that can greatly benefit an...disabilities. But true inclusion goes beyond just meeting legal requirements. It means creating a culture where...
Career > Interviewing
Uncovering the Invisible Job Market for Disabled Job Seekers
...limitations. Think about your strengths, skills and experience. How can they benefit the company? For example:...needs Empathy and people skills from your life experiences Unique perspectives that can drive innovation...Resources. As a disabled job seeker, you have legal protections and resources to help with your search....
Career > Skills Training
The Intersection of Mental and Physical Health for Job Success
...overstated. Consider a real-life example. Sarah is a talented graphic designer who has recently been promoted to a leadership role. However, she's been experiencing frequent headaches, insomnia, and difficulty concentrating. Although she's excited about her new position, her physical symptoms are affecting...
Legal > Advocacy
Creating a Legal Plan for Your Child's Future
...should be evaluated to create the best legal plan tailored for that child's future....the age of majority and becomes a legal adult, it is an exciting and scary...world. These same hopes and fears are experienced by families where a loved one has...before they meet with an attorney experienced in special needs planning, they...
Parenting > Adulthood
Support for the Transition to Adulthood
...post-secondary education, life skills, life plan and legal and financial planning. Your child should have...there are many factors to consider. Consider what experiences your child has had, and create opportunities...child has had, and create opportunities for new experiences. For example, if your child has not had a job,...