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NORTHEASTERN, PA, July 28th, 2015: McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. is eager to announce that they have successfully secured another win before a Special Education Hearing Officer in Northeastern, Pennsylvania. Heather Hulse, J.D., M.S., M.A., a shareholder at the firm and the operator of their Scranton, Pa office, has over fifteen years of experience in…
July 27th, 2015 – Michael Connolly, Esq. of McAndrews Law Offices was noted in today’s edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer, recognizing his experience and role as our newest hire and shareholder at our firm. Click Mr. Connolly’s head shot for his full bio and read his mention in the Business Section of the paper and online at: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20150727_People_in_the_News.html.
Updated Justice in Aging Guide Released Many common nursing home practices are, in fact, illegal. In order to receive the best possible quality of care, a resident or resident’s family member should be familiar with the protections of the federal Nursing Home Reform Law and understand how to use the law effectively. Here is a…
by Robert Pear, The New York Times June 22nd, 2015 WASHINGTON — Eleven million people face a deep, abrupt cut in disability insurance benefits in late 2016 if Congress fails to replenish Social Security’s disability trust fund, which is running out of money, the Obama administration said Wednesday. Officials expressed concern about the program as…
Do You Have Questions About Your Child’s Educational Services? The Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County Can Help! Saturday, August 8th, 2015, 1:30 – 3:30pm Rockville Memorial Library (21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850) -All are welcome to attend this free presentation and individual consultations/Q&A with LD specialists -Brief consultations will be conducted…
Nike’s Latest Shoe Is for People With Disabilities by Rachel Kassenbrock, The Mighty July 13th, 2015 Nike’s new shoes are making headlines for more than just their flashy looks. The company’s latest footwear, the Zoom Soldier 8, is designed for people with disabilities. The Zoom Soldier 8 story began back in 2012, when Matthew Walzer,…
15-year-old schoolboy develops test for Alzheimer’s disease Krtin Nithiyanandam has developed a test which could not only pick up the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease but potentially stops it spreading further by Sarah Knapton, Science Editor, Telegraph.co.uk July 13th, 2015 A 15-year-old British boy has developed a potential test for Alzheimer’s disease which could allow…
Administration Proposes Rules To Modernize Nursing Home Safety by Susan Jaffe, NPR.org July 13th, 2015 After nearly 30 years, the Obama administration wants to modernize the rules nursing homes must follow to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid payments. The hundreds of pages of proposed changes cover everything from meal times to use of antipsychotic drugs…