At the Law Offices of Neal H. Rosenberg, our lawyers are dedicated to helping children in New York school districts receive the full range of services and accommodations to which they are entitled. This includes, guiding parents like you through the special education process and obtaining appropriate education, accommodations, and services for your child
From ages 3 to 21, if your child has special education needs, he or she may be entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) under the federal guidelines in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and New York State laws. There are many diagnoses and conditions that may qualify your child for special education.
For your child to have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), he or she must have a condition that adversely affects his or her educational performance, and the condition must fit within one of a number of New York disability classifications as defined in section 200.1(zz) of the New York Regulations of the Commissioner of Education as listed below.
For preschool-age students, a functional delay or one of the following:
- Autism
- Deafness
- Deaf-blindness
- Hearing impairment
- Orthopedic impairment
- Other health impairment
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visual impairment, including blindness
For school-age students, one of the following:
- Autism
- Deafness
- Deaf-blindness
- Emotional disturbance
- Hearing impairment
- Intellectual disability
- Learning disability
- Multiple disabilities
- Orthopedic impairment
- Other health impairment
- Speech or language impairment
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visual impairment
When To Seek Professional Advice
Whether you notice functional delays prior to starting school or your child is experiencing academic challenges in school, our attorneys will guide you through the process of ensuring that your child receives the programs and accommodations he or she needs to succeed.
Schedule an initial consultation with a lawyer in our New York City or Westchester office location today. Call 212-732-9450 or send us an email.