by Dan DeMarle | Jul 4, 2022 | Disability, Legislation, Legislative Advocacy
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision chips away at disability rights, advocates say, by making it harder to bring claims under some of the nation’s anti-discrimination laws. The high court ruled late last month 6-3 against Jane Cummings, who is deaf and legally blind,...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 12, 2022 | Legislative Advocacy, Private Schools, Special Education
Students with disabilities have broad rights when they attend public school, but federal officials are now weighing in on how the law applies when parents choose private school instead. Read More >...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 18, 2022 | Legislation, Legislative Advocacy
The Department of Justice today announced that Amtrak paid over $2 million to more than 1,500 individuals who experienced disability discrimination while traveling or attempting to travel by train. The payments were part of a comprehensive settlement agreement reached...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 12, 2022 | Legislation, Legislative Advocacy, Special Education
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced plans to include a historic $240 million increase in investment for approved private schools serving children with disabilities in her upcoming 2022-2023 Executive Budget. Governor Hochul also signed a package of legislation to increase...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 31, 2022 | Early Intervention, Legislation, Legislative Advocacy, Parents/Guardians
Governor sidesteps formula change that activists say is sorely needed Justin Murphy and Nancy Cutler Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | USA TODAY NETWORK New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last week signed legislation to increase funding for Early Intervention services for...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 4, 2021 | Early Intervention, Legislation, Legislative Advocacy, Parents/Guardians, School Districts
Amid concerns about a decline in referrals, federal officials are pressing states to ensure that young kids with disabilities receive the early intervention services they’re entitled to. The U.S. Department of Education released two guidance documents late last week...
