March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – Part I What is a Disability? The term “Disability” has been defined in a number of ways....
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness Month Low Vision v. Blindness What is the difference between a visual impairment, aka low vision, and...
December 2 is National Special Education Day
December 2 is National Special Education Day In the United States, we celebrate the anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which was...
Gluten Free Diet for Students with Special Needs
What is a Gluten-Free Diet? Gluten is a protein that is difficult for some people to digest. It is most commonly found in wheat, barley, and rye....
HOW TO STOP A BULLY?
HOW TO STOP A BULLY? We hear a lot about bullying these days. It’s a common buzzword. Despite its commonality, it’s not always easy to identify. ...
August is New Student Orientation Month
By Jayne M. Wesler, Esq. Can you believe it? Once again, the summer is flying by. It seems as if we were just oohing and aahing over fireworks, and now...
I’m not wealthy — Why do I need an estate plan?
Don’t be fooled into thinking you need to have a fat bank account and a mansion house at the Shore to need a sound estate plan – the area of law that covers...
Chocolate, Nuts, Soy, Dairy . . . Ways to Ensure Your Child’s Valentine’s Day is Food Allergy Safe
By Jayne M. Wesler, Esq. Allergy awareness has increased significantly over the last decade. The number of students with life-threatening allergies continues...
New Year’s Resolution #1: Plan Now for the Future of My Special Needs Child
Whatever the age of your special needs child, from infant to adult, it’s critical not to put off planning for the future care and supervision of your loved...
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