The lawyers at Belkowitz Law, PLLC focus on Special Education Law, School Discipline, Business Litig
Thank you for supporting Belkowitz Law, PLLC in Washington Parent Magazine’s Parent Pick's voting round. Voting is open through August 31. We are nominated in two categories:
•Children with Learning & Other Differences (Advocacy & Law)
•Services (Legal)
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Thank you for supporting Belkowitz Law, PLLC in Washington Parent Pick's voting round. We are nominated in two categories:
•Children with Learning & Other Differences (Advocacy & Law)
•Services (Legal)
You may vote at: https://washingtonparent.secondstreetapp.com/og/eee6830e-f1a9-46c7-9e04-dd15adbb7ed8/gallery/386749578
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Cheri Grossman Belkowitz will be presenting at the 78th Legal Assistance Course, sponsored The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center & School, on August 8, 2023.
Today is the last day to support Belkowitz Law, PLLC in Washington Parent Magazine Pick's nomination round. We are identified in four categories:
Children with Learning & Other Differences
•ADHD & Executive Function Coaching & Consulting
•Advocacy & Law
•Autism Spectrum Resources
Services (Legal)
Thank you for your support!
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Belkowitz Law, PLLC appreciates your support in the categories of Children with Learning & Other Differences (Advocacy & Law) and Services (Legal).
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Schools out and water parks are open! Two Fairfax County water parks will have special sensory friendly hours this year. The parks will be open to all with disabilities and their families only. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accessible
The Watermine
June 20 and August 8
10 – 11 a.m.
Our Special Harbor
Every Wednesday, June 21 - Aug 16, 10-11 a.m.
appreciates your support in the categories of Children with Learning & Other Differences (Advocacy & Law) and Services (Legal).
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May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experience. Hospitals and health systems play an important role in providing behavioral health care and helping patients find resources available in their community.
This morning (May 5) at 10:00 a.m. - Don’t miss The Ins And Outs Of Using An Advocate, presented on Zoom with Belkowitz Law, PLLC’s Special Education Advocates Bridget Geraghty and Alyssia Schular. Get the link at https://arcgpw.org/calendar/
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Friday morning (May 5) at 10:00 a.m. - Don’t miss The Ins And Outs Of Using An Advocate, presented on Zoom with Belkowitz Law, PLLC's Special Education Advocates Bridget Geraghty and Alyssia Schular. Get the link at https://arcgpw.org/calendar/
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Belkowitz Law, PLLC's Melissa Waugh, Esquire, talks about special education in this article.
Loudoun County Public Schools leaders say they’re exceeding state special education requirements, but critics say they’re not meeting local expectations.
Sharon Tropf, a Special Education Advocate with Belkowitz Law, PLLC, is quoted in this article about special education.
After seven years fighting to get her daughter an Individualized Education Program, Amanda Folks says she believes there are systemic problems within the school division when it comes to getting
Belkowitz Law, PLLC applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools, which allows students with disability to pursue a monetary damages claim under the ADA by filing a lawsuit in court without first having to file due process under the IDEA.
Belkowitz Law, PLLC’s Sharon Tropf is mentioned in this article.
Loudoun County Public Schools is being accused of downplaying the needs of special education students to justify cutting special education staff.
Belkowitz Law, PLLC had a great time in San Francisco for the annual Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. Conference.
Belkowitz Law, PLLC enjoyed chatting with Jack Robinson (Endrew F’s attorney) at the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. Conference.
Judith “Judy” Heumann—widely regarded as “the mother” of the disability rights movement—passed away in Washington, D.C. on the afternoon of March 4, 2023. Judy was at the forefront of major disability rights demonstrations, helped spearhead the passage of disability rights legislation, founded national and international disability advocacy organizations, held senior federal government positions, co-authored her memoir, Being Heumann, and its Young Adult version, Rolling Warrior, and was featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary film, Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution.
Read the full press release on Judy’s website judithheumann.com
Image Description: A collage of two photos of Judy Heumann. To the left; A black and white photo of Judy Heumann at the 504 protests in the 70s. Judy is a white woman with short brown hair who uses a wheelchair. She is wearing glasses and a jacket with a pin that says “Sign 504 Now” She is passionately speaking at a microphone. To the right; A headshot of Judy Heumann, a white woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing red glasses, a blue v-neck shirt, and a gold necklace. She is smiling warmly.
Look for Belkowitz Law, PLLC at the 2023 Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. Conference! Cheri Belkowitz and Melissa Waugh are giving the half-day presentation All About Independent Education Evaluations and the break-out session IEEs in the Trenches: Common Conflicts with LEAs. Cheri Belkowitz is also presenting the session Building Strong Advocates for Military Children with Special Needs.
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The attorneys at Belkowitz Law, PLLC practice Special Education Law, Business Litigation, Employment Law, and Creditors' Rights.
ReelAbilities Film Festival OPENING NIGHT
The ReelAbilities Film Festival - Northern Virginia opens Thursday, February 2 with The Reason I Jump. Following the movie is a Q&A with Ben McGann and Emma Budway, two of the people featured in the film. Please register at https://reelopening2023.bpt.me/
Belkowitz Law, PLLC is a proud sponsor of ReelAbilities Film Festival - Northern Virginia
ReelAbilities Film Festival OPENING NIGHT
Belkowitz Law, PLLC is looking forward to the 2023 edition of the ReelAbilities Film Festival - Northern Virginia - February 2, 2023 to March 5, 2023. Check out all the wonderful offerings at https://www.thej.org/film-festival/reelabilities-film-descriptions/
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Congratulations to Belkowitz Law, PLLC's Adrianna Del Principe, Esquire, on becoming sworn in to the Virginia State Bar!
988 Fact: What you say about yourself is your choice when you call, text or chat 988. The 988 Lifeline has several safeguards to address concerns about privacy. https://bit.ly/3RncCQb
Don't miss IEP Palooza on December 3, 2022 at Annandale High School, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education PTA - SEPTA and Fairfax County Public Schools
Register for free at www.fairfaxcountysepta.org
Hope to see you there!
Belkowitz Law, PLLC wishes you a Happy Thankgiving. We thank you for your support making Belkowitz Law, PLLC a 2022 Washington Parent Picks for Advocacy and for Legal Services.
Belkowitz Law, PLLC congratulates Cheri Belkowitz for being included in Arlington Magazine's Top Attorneys 2022, in the category of Schools & Education.
Save the date!
ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern Virginia
February 2- March 5, 2023
https://www.thej.org/reel-abilities/reelabilities-film-festival
In venues throughout the region and online
Celebrating 10 YEARS of film, art, and commUNITY
Young adults in NoVa
Calling all student artists!
SEPTA is pleased to be participating in this year's National PTA Reflections program. Reflections is a program supporting and recognizing the importance of arts in education based on a student selected theme.
This year's theme is SHOW YOUR VOICE and submissions can be made in any of these categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literacy, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. DEADLINE for submissions is November 4th!
For more information and to get submission details please contact Stephanie Smith at [email protected]
[Image description: Show Your Voice written sideways. 2022-2023 Call for Entries! Show your voice! Learn more and get involved pta.org/reflections. Explore the arts and express yourself with icons for Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.]
💡 Employing youth with disabilities is a win-win for employers *and* students, their families, and communities.
How exactly do employers benefit? In this Fast Fact, we introduce some of the benefits of hiring youth with disabilities and how employers can get started with the recruitment process.
https://buff.ly/3VzOvQJ
Last week, we acknowledged the contributions of early disability rights advocates who made the Americans with Disabilities Act a reality. Today new advocates are rising and continuing the fight for rights for people with disabilities. Haben Girma is one of these modern-day advocates who is making a difference. She was the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School. Haben was honored by President Barak Obama as a White House Champion for Change. Learn why she thinks ableism is the biggest barrier that people with disabilities face. https://www.bucks-news.com/studentlife/2022/10/13/disability-rights-advocate-haben-girma-the-biggest-barrier-i-face-is-ableism/
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Join us Friday, October 21st at noon ET for the first English webinar of the Fall 2022 Ages & Stages Webinar Series. Ashley Barlow will present on Effective Communication at the IEP Table and Beyond.
Participants will learn:
- At least THREE communication strategies you can implement NOW
- Advocacy tips to use with your IEP team
- Negotiation strategies to help your communication make an impact
Register at www.ndsccenter.org/programs-resources/as/register-for-ages-stages
DSAGR is excited to participate in the 3rd Annual Differently Abled Friendly Trunk or Treat!
Dress up and meet us at the DSAGR Trunk! Then join friends to Trunk and Treat.
Look for the yellow and blue balloons.
Sign up here: https://dsagr.salsalabs.org/TrunkorTreat2002/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=b9eb6906-4d09-432a-bbf6-f45ff16c18e9
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