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Education Law Prof Blog
New York Charter School Accused of Failing to Provide Services to Special Education Students
The New York Times reported yesterday that five students have sued Brooklyn's Achievement First Charter School, alleging that the charter school has failed to provide federally-mandated special education services to…
Family Law Prof Blog
Divorce Rate Doesn’t Go Up As Families of Children with Disabilities Grow
By Family Law
From University of Wisconsin-Madison:Couples raising a child with developmental disabilities do not face a higher risk of divorce if they have larger families, according to a new study by researchers…
The Faculty Lounge
ME/CFS and Law Schools
Some friends and colleagues have asked me whether my Faculty Lounge posts on ME/CFS have any relationship to law or legal education (most recent post is here). The questions were…
Education Law Prof Blog
Newark Schools’ Court Monitor Questions Validity of Key Special Education Records
By Derek Black
This from the Education Law Center:The Court-appointed Monitor overseeing a class action settlement to improve special education in the State-operated Newark Public Schools (NPS) has raised serious questions about the…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Sexual Health Guide for Women with Disabilities
Feministing (Oct. 1, 2015): Badass Young Women with Disabilities Create Sexual Health Guide, by Veronica Bayetti Flores:What does sexual health look like for young women with disabilities? A group of…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Bitter Legal Battle Over Guardianship Issue Spills Into Street
Protesters have recently showed up to Munson Medical Center holding signs reading “Free Hannah G.” Savannah Garcia, known as Hannah G, is an autistic person that has been a patient…
Education Law Prof Blog
Writing Competition for Special Education and Related Papers
By Derek Black
For those teaching education related seminars this fall, this may be a great opportunity for your current or past students to get their seminar papers published and/or win a cash…
School Law
Using Independent Medical Exams for Employees
Federal courts offer guidance on conducting reviews Connecticut Law Tribune July 27, 2015 Download: Article PDF When an employee advises an employer about physical or mental health issues, the employer…
Minnesota Employer
Another Federal Circuit Court Rejects Telecommuting as a Reasonable Accommodation
Another federal circuit court of appeals recently rejected the argument that telecommuting was required as a reasonable accommodation for a disabled employee. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals made waves…
Elder Law Prof Blog
New Report: Intellectual & Developmental Disability & Dementia
By rmorgan
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has posted a new report on its website. The July 2015 report was prepared by RTI International pursuant to a contract with ACL. The report…