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📢 Join the New York State Special Education Task Force and Disability Rights New York (DRNY) for an important Lunch & Learn webinar:
Special Education Due Process Hearings: What You Need to Know Before You File
đź“… Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Zoom)
Due process hearings can be a powerful tool for resolving disputes between families and school districts, but they are also formal, legally binding, and often complex. Hear from a panel of experienced professionals as they explain when due process may be appropriate, what issues it can address, available remedies, procedural requirements, and alternatives to filing.
Featured speakers:
• Jean Lucasey, Impartial Hearing Officer
• Tara Moffett, Esq., Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.
• Julie Keegan, Disability Rights New York
This event is free, but registration is required.
đź”— Register here: drny-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/SEjSe3KxRB6z9jSjX3PbAg#/
#SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights #SpecialEducationLaw #ParentAdvocacy #DRNY #LunchAndLearn #EducationAdvocacy
A well-deserved honor! We’re proud to celebrate this achievement and the impact of The Ride Ahead team!
As we conclude Older Americans Month, we're excited to share a new training resource developed by the Center for Disability Development (CDD) to help senior centers better support aging adults with developmental disabilities.
Senior centers play a vital role in fostering connection, engagement, and community. This training provides practical strategies for creating more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming spaces for all older adults.
We encourage our community partners, caregivers, and advocates to watch and share this valuable resource.
#inclusion #AgingWithDignity #developmentaldisabilities #CommunityForAll