by ACDL | Aug 12, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
Versión en español aquí By Jessica Jansepar Ross, Attorney There are a variety of ways that parents can address disputes about special education services under the IDEA. Some are informal—such as requesting an IEP meeting and discussing concerns with the IEP team, or...
by ACDL | Aug 12, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
By Rose Daly-Rooney, Legal Director What’s on your child’s back-to-school list? Backpack Gel pens Binder Service animal Does your child have a disability and use a service animal that helps her at home and in the community? Have you ever wondered whether she...
by ACDL | Aug 10, 2019 | ACDL News, Education, Fair Housing
by Corey Lovato, Staff Attorney If you are a person with a disability and have an animal that performs tasks or provides emotional support at home, you need to know about the Fair Housing Act, or FHA, and assistance animals. For a quick primer on the meaning of...
by ACDL | Aug 10, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
EN ESPANOL By Jessica Jansepar Ross, Attorney If you have been following along with this blog, you know how important it is to review the Prior Written Notices (PWN) that you receive at the end of your child’s IEP meeting, and under what conditions you are entitled to...
by ACDL | Aug 8, 2019 | ACDL News, ADA
By Sey In – Staff Attorney It’s hot outside and what better way to escape the heat than to travel? Here are some important tips you should know before flying with your service animal. The Air Carriers Access Act (Act) is a federal law that explains your...
