For veterans looking to find work, Disability.gov and ADA Southeast have posted a helpful guide to finding employment and understanding your rights under the Americans wtih Disabilities Act (ADA). For… Read More
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Attorney Lawrence Berliner Featured in Guilford, CT Patch.com
Attorney Berliner was featured in the Guilford, CT Patch.com news website. Please read the article “Guilford Law Office Specializes in Special Education and Disability Rights” by Lauren Lanzon. http://guilford.patch.com/articles/guilford-law-office-specializes-in-special-education-and-disability-rights
On Election Day, People with Disabilities Need to Vote and Have Their Voice Heard
It is disturbing to learn from a recent article “Keeping the ‘Mentally Incompetent’ from Voting” by health reporter Kimberly Leonard in The Atlantic Magazine, that the majority of states, have laws… Read More
Branford, CT woman featured in Jamie Redford and Sally Shaywitz’s movie “The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia”
Allison Schwartz of Branford is featured in Jamie Redford (son of Robert Redford) and Yale University’s Sally Shaywitz’s documentary “The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia”. Mr. Redford’s son, Dylan is also… Read More
CANCELLED: October 30th Special Education Law Workshop at SARAH, INC in Madison, CT
Rescheduled and new location. The October 30th special education workshop that was supposed to take place at SARAH, INC in Madison with Attorney Berliner and Dr. Pelletier will now be… Read More
Important Disability.gov Update: Prepare for Hurricane Sandy
Disability.gov and Ready.gov have created an invaluable checklist to make sure people with disabilities and special needs to stay safe during Hurricane Sandy. For more information, please visit the checklist… Read More
Presidential Proclamation Disability Employment Awareness Month October 2012
In order to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, the White House has asked both public and private employers to redouble their efforts to hire and retain individuals with… Read More
Computer/Electronics Accommodations Program (CAP) by the Military Develops New App
The Computer/Electronics Accommodations Program (CAP) by the Military has developed an app to help people with disabilities find accessibility apps for smartphones and up-to-date information from CAP. For more information… Read More
Connecticut Mirror: State Education Cost Sharing Task Force Has Recommended That Wealthy School District Pay More for The Costs of Special Education
A task force that was established to review Connecticut’s entire education cost sharing system has recommended that wealthy school districts pay more for the costs of their special education programs…. Read More
Pleasantville, NY: “Colleges with a Difference” Special Needs Fair
The Pleasantville SEPTA will sponsor a special needs college transition fair on October 3rd from 6:30-9:30 P.M. at Pleasantville High School. For more information please download the flyer: http://pvillesepta.com/resources/2012_PLEASANTVILLE_College_Fair$281$29.pdf