by Annette Hines | Nov 26, 2019 | Estate Planning, Parenting, Special Needs Trust
In my practice over the past 20 years (yikes), the clients I see are increasingly well-informed and smart, savvy consumers of our legal services. This is largely due to the Internet and the wide availability of information, as well as a new generation of people more...
by Annette Hines | Nov 26, 2019 | Advocacy, General Interest, Parenting
For most families, the journey of taking care of a family member with special needs is “a marathon, not a sprint”. The emphasis must be on taking care of yourself and your family in order to take on the long-term role of advocate. Don’t...
by Annette Hines | Oct 21, 2019 | Education
Background: Free Appropriate Public Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) should be well-known to parents of children with disabilities. IDEA is the federal law that requires state public...
by Annette Hines | Aug 23, 2019 | Education, General Interest
The end of August is approaching and in the Northeast our children go back to school right before Labor Day. Some children with special needs attend separate private day schools and they generally head back to school after Labor Day. If your child attends school in a...
by Annette Hines | May 22, 2019 | Announcements
It is with such sadness that we announce to our clients and friends that Heather Pyne is leaving Special Needs Law Group to start a new adventure! For almost five years Heather has been an integral part of our SNLG family and was the first point of contact for many of...
