Developmental Disabilities — a lifelong challenge

At our special education law firm, Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler, we take the following precept to heart:

“All children and youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) must receive a free appropriate public education that includes fair evaluation, ambitious goals, challenging objectives, the right to progress, individualized supports and services, high quality instruction, and access to the general education curriculum in age-appropriate inclusive settings.” (Joint Position Statement of AAIDD and The Arc)

That’s why special education rights for children is a major focus of our New Jersey law firm.

Many parents also worry about what will happen when their child with disabilities reaches adulthood. In New Jersey, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provides services and supports to eligible adults with developmental disabilities. While our firm does not assist with DDD applications or state benefit programs, we help families understand how special education rights, transition planning, and school-based advocacy cam impact long-term outcomes.

The attorneys at Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler are here to help families secure special education services, accommodations, and legally required supports through the school system, from early intervention through transition planning for adulthood.