by Annette Hines | Mar 4, 2021 | Advocacy, Education, Special Needs
Children and young adults between the ages of 3 and 21 whose disabilities are severe enough to negatively affect learning are entitled to special education services at no cost to parents, and these services are federally mandated in all states. In most states,... 
by Annette Hines | Sep 10, 2020 | Advocacy, Education, Parenting, Special Needs Planning
As we all know, transition planning has been one of the most challenging services to provide during the past 6 months. In the beginning of the pandemic, all of the special needs students were pulled from their vocational rehabilitation programs. All of the... 
by Annette Hines | Jun 26, 2020 | Advocacy, Education, Parenting, Special Needs
In the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District case of March 2017, the Supreme Court reviewed the educational rights guaranteed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The heart behind this case was the IDEA’s requirement that states provide... 
by Annette Hines | Apr 20, 2020 | Advocacy, Education, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning
As all of us navigate these unprecedented times, we face numerous challenges to our health and wellbeing. At Special Needs Companies, we hope to assist you and your family by offering accurate information and resources. For example, all adults and children may be... 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...