by SNLGAdmin | 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 SNLGAdmin | 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 SNLGAdmin | 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...