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Snyder Slutkin & Lodowski

    The Woodholme Center, 1829 Reisterstown Road , Suite 100
    Baltimore, Maryland 21208

    Legal Rights

       When parents become aware their child has a disability, handling the day-to-day issues like medical and personal care might be their first concern. But as their child matures, other issues such as accessibility to facilities, programs and education, special equipment for daily needs, and eventually employment will also become important. Fortunately, there are federal and state laws protecting the rights of children with disability which can help them live their lives to the fullest.

        Many parents do not realize the law guarantees that children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy must be given a free and appropriate education. This means your local public schools are required to educate your child for free, and are required to teach your child according to his or her specific needs. Children with special needs have the right to schools, programs, transportation, and specialized equipment such as communication devices and motorized wheelchairs to help promote growth, independence and productivity.

        If parents believe their child's needs are not being met by public schools, they may consider placing their child in a private school. The law requires that if the public schools can not provide the child with adequate services, the child must be placed in a private school at the cost of public school's cost. But parents may need legal assistance to place their child in a private school and receive appropriate financial assistance from the public schools.

        UCP encourages parents to learn about and understand their child's legal rights to the services and programs that will best help their child prepare for life in the community. Being fully informed about your child's right will prepare you to be your child's advocate and provide them with every available opportunity. If you have more question about your child's right, visit www.litigationteam.com

     


    Phone: 410-653-3700
    Fax: 410-653-3700
    URL: http://www.litigationteam.com

    Updated: 06/13/2002