Cammarata & Cammarata, P.L. Special Education Law & Advocacy Center

11/09/2025

Did you know the Family Empowerment Scholarship—Unique Abilities (FES UA) gives students with IEPs a *GUARANTEED* public school choice option? Unlike, regular "school choice", this choice is guaranteed and includes *TRANSPORTATION*! Most families are not aware of this great option, so spread the word!https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18766/urlt/FES-UA-FAQs.pdf

09/24/2025

There are plenty of good humans ❤️

A heartwarming reunion unfolded in Fort Myers as Christine Lewis reconnected with Lester, a man living on the streets who is deaf, after spotting him in a WINK News story. This reconnection brought about a life-changing moment for Lester.

07/05/2025

Every single person and public agency involved let this child down. The prosecutors clearly did not care to pursue a hate crime or a even a reasonable bond. They treated this child as less than. Even the judge was shocked at the ridiculously low bond.

PLANTATION, FLA. (WSVN) - A security specialist at Plantation Middle School was arrested and charged with child abuse for allegedly hitting a nonverbal special needs

06/16/2025

3rd grade retention students! Did your district share their requirements and policies for mid year promotion as required by Florida statute?

06/12/2025

Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the unanimous opinion, with Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson writing separate concurring opinions.

02/04/2025

EDUCATIONALLY RELEVANT THERAPY IS A MYTH- IT'S TIME TO BUST THE OCCUPTATIONAL THERAPY MYTH THAT THERE IS AN EXECPTION TO REAL "OT" IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. HERE IS WHAT THE LAW PROVIDES: 300.34(6) Occupational therapy—
(i) Means services provided by a qualified occupational therapist; and
(ii) Includes—
(A) Improving, developing, or restoring functions impaired or lost through illness, injury, or deprivation;
(B) Improving ability to perform tasks for independent functioning if functions are impaired or lost; and
(C) Preventing, through early intervention, initial or further impairment or loss of function.
*NO MENTION OF THE MADE UP EDUCATIONALLY RELEVANT FANTASY! All meant to prevent students from getting the treatment they need.

01/28/2025

Tip of the Month: Neither the school district nor their staff can file a bullying complaint against a parent for raising discrimination allegations. Parents have a federal right to do so. This is called RETALIATION, and it violates your rights under Section 504. It might be a good idea to share this link with your district representatives. These representatives are supposed to be your HERO and enforce your rights, NOT violate them. https://www.ed.gov/media/document/ocr-retaliation-resource-2024

01/27/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up a case centering on what standard students must meet in order to bring claims of disability discrimination at school.

01/26/2025

Parents remember, IEP meetings are to be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time and place. Further, just like any meeting, you can reschedule if unable to attend. Best practice is to email the need to reschedule.

11/08/2024

https://www.wesh.com/article/school-employee-strikes-student-with-disabilities/62853338

An investigation into child abuse has led to the arrest of an Indian Trails Middle School employee in Flagler County, according to deputies.