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Join @littmankrooks partner Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., at the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Annual Conference for "Maximizing the Quality of Life for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (person under 65)" on March 25, 2021. Details below: https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Index/13847 #specialneeds #developmentaldisabilities #specialneedsplanning

Visit our YouTube channel for replays of our Lunch with Littman Krooks series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHELlL5KUBfR4yC9-Mgk6ZA #specialeducationadvocacy #elderlaw #estateplanning #specialneedsplanning #specialneedstrusts #retirementplanning #developmentaldisabilities #specialneeds #seniors

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Join Amy C. O’Hara, Esq., and special guest Lee Ackerman, Executive Director of ACT for Life Services as they discuss the use of pooled trusts in special needs planning. Amy and Lee will discuss the various types of pooled trusts and the benefits of working with a non-profit pooled trust company. You will have the opportunity to ask questions. This interactive lunch and learn is not to be missed! Register below: https://zoom.us//regi/tJMofuugrD8sGtKTQ60ybMtuWBLWr5RFmVjp #specialneedsplanning #specialneeds #pooledtrusts

Please note: our offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Littman Krooks partner Marion M. Walsh, Esq., and educational advocate Nicole Garcia to discuss "How to Know if Your Child is Succeeding Via Zoom?" on January 19, 2021 from 6:30PM-8:00PM. Register here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScGMTErCxkxU09gaf/viewform #specialeducation #nys #specialneeds #education

Congrats, Amy! Amy C. O’Hara, Esq., a partner with the law firm of Littman Krooks LLP, has been named Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Special Needs Alliance, a national organization comprised of attorneys who practice law and advocate for people living with special needs and disabilities, the elderly, and their families. https://www.prweb.com//amy_c_ohara_named/prweb17510595.htm

The following is a weekly update from the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services with the latest information on upcoming events, programs, activities and services available to seniors, families and caregivers. Dear Friends, The holidays are a time to reflect and celebrate the blessings we have in our lives. Although we cannot celebrate with our usual traditions, or gather together with our friends and extended families, we have a lot to be grateful for..., especially our frontline workers. These brave men and woman have put our health and safety above their own they astonish up with their bravery every day. This year the safest way to celebrate is with a virtual celebration. However, if you are planning to celebrate in person, make sure you are practicing social distancing and wear your mask. You should also follow these tips: Open the windows to promote cross-ventilation. Run your kitchen exhaust fan. Keep guests out of the kitchen. Wash or sanitize hands frequently. Have your guests wear a mask unless they are eating or drinking. Avoid passing platters from person to person. Designate one person with gloved hands to serve buffet style from a central location. Consider making side dishes in single-serve ramekins and using single service plates and utensils. Remind your guests to stay home if they have any COVID symptoms or a fever, are awaiting COVID test results, or are under quarantine or isolation orders. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable holiday! George Latimer Westchester County Executive

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died September 18, 2020 and served on the US Supreme Court for 27 years, is best known for her contributions toward dismantling discrimination on the basis of gender, as both an attorney and a jurist. However, it was her June 1999 majority decision in Olmstead v. L.C. a landmark against disability discrimination, for which the #disability community will remember her best. https://www.littmankrooks.com//justice-ginsburg-and-the-c/

Every parent in New York State has the right to home-school their child and, given the myriad uncertainties presented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, districts are formally offering this opportunity to parents of registered students as an alternative to remote or hybrid instruction. The prospect of shielding their children from the ongoing changes expected from districts as the pandemic response continues to evolve, may seem attractive to parents. However, home-schoolin...g is not easy and requires parents to take certain steps. https://www.littmankrooks.com//home-schooling-your-child-/ #advocacy #education #specialeducation #homeschooling #homeboundinstruction

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For many families, remote-learning has become the new norm. Shifting from in-person education to remote-learning can present difficulties for parents of children with disabilities. Below are a few tips parents can use to help them navigate the new educational landscape. https://www.specialneedsnewyork.com//tips-for-parents-on-/

A great deal of consideration usually goes into making sure that loved ones are cared for and necessary tasks are completed when creating an #estateplan. Sometimes, certain members of the family our beloved pets might be left out inadvertently. A pet trust is a legal tool to ensure that this does not happen and that companion animals will be cared for should they outlive their owner. http://www.elderlawnewyork.com/trusts/a-guide-to-pet-trusts/ #pettrusts

Join Heard in Rye for "The End of School and the Future of Learning" - coming up on October 26th at 7pm. Jonathan Mooney is an award-winning writer and speaker who didn’t learn to read until he was 12 years old. He speaks around the country using his dis-Ability to promote awareness, empowerment and change. Funny, real and forward thinking, this presentation will inspire parents and teachers to re-imagine education as it is today and redefine the problem. Different isn’t defi...cient and we must invest in our strengths in order to flip the deficit script. In this presentation, Jonathan Mooney explores the ideas that changed his life and provides concrete strategies to support teachers in helping their students create a positive sense of self and learning identity. Jonathan Mooney speaks around the country about neurological and physical diversity, inspiring those who live with differences and advocating for change. His work has been featured in many publications including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and USA Today. His books include Normal Sucks, The Short Bus, and Learning Outside the Lines. Again, as this event will be a ZOOM webinar, pre-registration is required. Please register at www.heardinrye.org/upcomingevents. https://www.heardinrye.org/events/jonathan-mooney

The prospect of shielding their children from the ongoing changes expected from districts as the pandemic response continues to evolve, may seem attractive to parents. Littman Krooks Special Education Speaker SeriesHowever, home schooling is not easy and requires parents to take certain steps. You do not have the right to pull your child out of school without notifying your school district. Parents must notify their school district and show that they can provide substantially equivalent instruction to what the child would be receiving in school. https://www.littmankrooks.com//home-schooling-your-child-/

There are five main responsibilities of an #Executor (1) Filing for #Probate; (2) Marshalling Assets; (3) Determining Cash Needs; (4) Paying Reasonable Debts and Expenses and; (5) Distributing the assets in accordance to the decedent’s wishes. https://www.littmankrooks.com//the-five-responsibilities-/

A #revocabletrust can be a valuable estate planning tool. Importantly, establishing this type of trust helps avoid probate. It can also be amended or revoked, and property can be transferred in or out of the trust at any time. A revocable trust provides a greater degree of flexibility, enabling you to manage the trust according to your family’s changing life circumstances. Join us as Brian L. Miller, Esq., discusses the advantages of using of a revocable trust in your #estateplanning. Link in bio.

Lunch with Littman Krooks returns on Tuesday! Register at the link below: https://www.littmankrooks.com/lunch-with-littman-krooks/

A revocable trust can be a valuable estate planning tool. Importantly, establishing this type of trust helps avoid probate. It can also be amended or revoked, and property can be transferred in or out of the trust at any time. A revocable trust provides a greater degree of flexibility, enabling you to manage the trust according to your family’s changing life circumstances. Join us as Brian L. Miller, Esq., discusses the advantages of using of a revocable trust in your estate planning on October 27, 2020 at 12:00PM (EST). Register below: https://www.littmankrooks.com/lunch-with-littman-krooks/

Ten Steps to Collect Data at Home Collecting data may be too much for some parents, who are working outside the home remotely or in essential jobs or have other responsibilities. Some parents may be able only to handle some collection. Here are ten easy steps you can take to collect data at home, and be well positioned to meaningfully participate in conversations about your child’s progress: https://www.littmankrooks.com//the-importance-of-parental/

Missed our event on #transitionplanning with LIFEPlan CCO NY? Visit the quick tips sheet here: https://www.littmankrooks.com//Littman-Krooks_Things-to-Co... #specialneedsplanning #specialneeds