The Law Firm of Tamara Roff, P.C.
We're in this together
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Services
Special Education Advocacy
Sometimes parents and school districts don't agree about what services and programs a student with a disability requires in order to make educational progress. We can help you navigate through the educational planning process.
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securing an independent educational evaluation
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obtaining classification of your child as a student with a disability
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advocating for your child at an IEP meeting
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securing an appropriate educational setting
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obtaining appropriate educational services, such as physical therapy, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, counseling, hearing services, etc.
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obtaining appropriate educational accommodations for your child
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securing a "Nickerson letter" (NYC residents)
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securing appropriate transportation services
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obtaining an appropriate waiver of immunication requirements
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obtaining a Section 504 plan
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securing funding for an appropriate non-public school program
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representing your child at a suspension hearing
Guardianship
A guardian can be either a person or an agency, who is appointed by the court to make decisions for an individual who is unable to make those decisions on his/her own (the "ward"). A guardian does not have to be a parent or a relative, although it can be.
Guardianship of the person - an individual appointed to make decisions regarding the health, education, and welfare of a ward.
Guardianship of the property - an individual appointed to make decisions about finances of a ward as directed by the judge.
Guardianship of the person and property - an individual appointed to make decisions regarding health, education, welfare and finances.
Guardian ad litem - an individual appointed by the court to act for the person during a court case when that individual cannot defend themselves or protect their own interests.
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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
-Nelson Mandela
Special Needs Trusts
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136 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10016
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81A New Street
Huntington, New York 11743
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