Testimony: Supporting Students with Dyslexia in New York City Public Schools
December 14, 2023
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For NYLAG’s middle and high school aged clients, it is not uncommon for members of the IEP team, including NYCPS educators and parents, to agree ...
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Testimony: The Quality of Education for Immigrant Students in NYC Public Schools
November 29, 2023
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Jessica Selecky, the Director of the Special Education Unit at the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), spoke before the New York City Council Committee ...
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17 Families Along with MFJ, LSNYC, NYLAG, and Community Groups File Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against New York City for Busing Discrimination Against Students with Disabilities
October 25, 2023
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All three groups call on the city to dramatically overhaul busing, implement required transportation accommodations, end egregious delays, and treat students and families with respect. ...
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Gothamist: NYC Receives $38 Million Funding Boost for Lawyers Litigating Special Education Lawsuits
January 25, 2023
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NYLAG's Danielle Tarantolo spoke to Gothamist about the New York City Department of Education’s efforts to get additional funding for staff to handle cases brought ...
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New Free NY COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline Helps NYC Residents
April 20, 2020
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NYLAG launches a legal resources hotline to help New York City residents impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus) receive answers to their legal questions.
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NYC Special-Ed ‘Crisis’ Draws Attention of State Education Officials
March 3, 2020
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NYLAG's Elizabeth Curran speaks with Politico on the special education system crisis and how it's devastating millions of families.
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NYC Parents of Special Needs Students File Class-action Suit over Special Education Court Delays
February 14, 2020
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NYLAG's Danielle Tarantolo criticizes the DOE and justifies why this class-action lawsuit was inevitable.
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NYS could ease requirements for hearing officers to clear backlogged special education cases
January 15, 2020
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NYLAG's special education attorney, Sandra Robinson speaks with Chalkbeat about reducing hearing officers' qualifications.
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Do You Need a Special Education Attorney?
December 5, 2019
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NYLAG's Laura Davis discusses the impact of a special education attorney when advocating for your child's rights.
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NYLAG’s New Visual Identity. Why now?
September 9, 2019
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Since 1990, The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) has worked tirelessly to make the voices of individuals and families with low-income or experiencing poverty ...
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