As a parent navigating New Jersey's special education system, you're already a fierce advocate for your child. But in the complex world of IEPs and 504 plans,...

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As a parent navigating New Jersey's special education system, you're already a fierce advocate for your child. But in the complex world of IEPs and 504 plans,...
Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler is recognized as one of the leading special education law firms in NJ, having helped thousands of children with special needs...
Bullying can be a devastating experience for any child, but when the child being bullied has special needs, serious and long-term consequences for the child...
It’s never too soon to plan for the future, especially when you have a child with special needs. There are several important aspects involved in special needs...
When you have a child with special needs, you know two things unequivocally: there is nothing you wouldn’t do for your child and IEP/504 Meetings can be...
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...
(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...
(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...
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...
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...
The happiness of a great majority of American homes is increased by the presence of animals. No less than 70% of households in the United States have at least one pet. That translates to over 90 million pets. Why do so many Americans have pets? Many people ask, "Who...
For parents of children with special needs, the summer months bring an end to the predictable routine of school. Parents are left to piece together all the components necessary to keep their child safe, engaged, and practicing the skills they’ve learned during the...
It’s a common misconception that a will and an estate plan are the same thing. After all, everyday language is less precise than legal terminology, and many people believe they’re finished with their estate after making a will if they don’t own a business or have any...
Your estate plan is meant to not only give you peace of mind, but also assist each of your loved ones in different ways. If someone you care about has a disability, the best way to provide for that individual may be setting up a special needs trust. In particular,...
In the early months of 2025, uncertainty and turmoil over the changes in education have placed school districts and parents in a state of anxiety. This is especially true for parents of students with special needs. History of IDEA and U.S. Department of Education...