The New Jersey Board of Education made some changes to the HIB law (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying – see below for HIB Act details) on July 1, closing...
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Special Needs Estate Planning: Which Documents Do I Need?
(This is the third article in our multi-part estate planning series.) If you have a child with special needs, there are countless issues you must...
Prior Proper Estate Planning Eases Stress of the Unknown
(This article is part two of a multi-part series: Estate Plan Development for Parents of Children with Special Needs) The basic premise of this article...
Organization: 1st Step to Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs
It’s never too late to plan for the future when you have a child with disabilities. While it’s easy to feel that the future is far away and there will always...
Is Guardianship the Right Choice for Your Family?
Every parent wants the very best for their child — whether they are one or 51. Most parents must loosen the reins a bit and allow their kids to take on more...
SGW Webinar: “Preparing Your Special Needs Child for Adulthood” – March 1
Did you know that the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) offers services that will assist your child with special needs as they mature...
How to avoid the 10 biggest mistakes made at IEP meetings
When you are preparing for what may very well be one of the most important meetings of your life, it’s important to be prepared. Join Sussan, Greenwald &...
7 Facts You Need To Know About ADHD
1. ADHD is Real Nearly every mainstream medical, psychological, and educational organization in the United States long ago concluded that...
6 Back-to-School Planning Tips for Your Child With Special Needs
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler For a few glorious weeks each year, classrooms are replaced with trips to the Shore, and your family’s summer...
6 Inclusive summer programming options in NJ to check out
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler If you’re still considering summer programming options for your child with special needs, here are six wonderful...
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When Should I Update My Estate Plan in New Jersey?
It’s a simple fact that no one can predict the future with complete certainty, and unexpected health or financial events can occur at any time. Therefore, every adult who possesses any assets ought to make an estate plan, for the sake of the people they care about....
What are the Special Education Classifications in NJ?
The public education infrastructure in New Jersey provides students with specific disabilities access to special education classes and services in order to meet their needs. The purpose of the laws that offer this access is to ensure every student can learn and grow...
Laws in NJ Addressing School Bullying
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