Our office receives many calls asking about their child's rights related to Dyslexia. In a nutshell, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal law governing special education throughout the country. The IDEA specifically lists...
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Hawaii – $10.25 Million Settlement Reached for Compensatory Services and Legal Fees.
E.R.K., by his legal guardian R.K., R.T.D., through his parents R.D. and M.D.; HAWAII DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER, in a representative capacity on behalf of its clients and all others similarly situated, Plaintiffs, v. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, State of Hawaii,...
SPECIAL EDUCATION ELIGIBILITY – EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE
Under the 2006 IDEA Part B regulations, 34 CFR 300.8 (c)(4)(i), Emotional Disturbance is specifically defined as "a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child's...
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SERVICE ANIMALS & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS?
Under Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), a Service Animal is defined as, "any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual,...
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SERVICE ANIMALS & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS?
Under Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), a Service Animal is defined as, "any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual,...
Let’s Talk About Mental Illness and Disabilities Contributing to our Nation’s Epidemic of School Shootings.
As a nation we are filled with many questions in the face of yet another horrific tragedy caused by a devastating school shooting in Florida yesterday. This is the 18th school shooting so far this year, which claimed 17 lives in a single attack at Marjory Stoneman...
Does My Child Qualify for Special Education and Related Services if They Have Been Diagnosed with ADHD? What if They Have Dyslexia?
If your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), he or she may be eligible for an individualized education program (IEP). However, it does depend on your child's circumstances and how the symptoms of the ADHD playout with respect...
Why Resolution Sessions are Important According to the IDEA
Why Resolution Sessions are Important According to the IDEA When school districts or local educational agencies (LEA) and parents disagree about whether a particular student's individualized education program (IEP) is appropriate, a number of things can occur. If the...
What Information is Required for a Due Process Complaint to be Sufficient?
What Information is Required for a Due Process Complaint to be Sufficient? In order to initiate due process proceedings against a local educational agency (LEA) or school district, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a Parent or their...
School Districts Must Take Bullying Seriously. It Truly is a Matter of Life or Death.
School Districts Must Take Bullying Seriously. It Truly is a Matter of Life or Death. About one in three students from 6th to 12th grade report being bullied in the United States. Bullying comes in all forms including verbal, social, physical, and cyberbullying;...