MLO in the Community!
June 2022 — The MLO Minute — As so many of our clients have experienced, our firm engages in extensive volunteer work in the communities we serve. Every year, our…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2022 — The MLO Minute: “May is Mental Health Awareness Month” by Allyson McAndrews, M.Ed., Director of Marketing and Community Outreach — As an advocate myself for mental health…
Getting in the Room: Supported Decision-Making and Related Processes
May 2022 — The MLO Minute: “Getting in the Room: Supported Decision-Making and Related Processes” by Caitlin McAndrews, Esq. — Clients with disabilities, particularly young adult clients, frequently ask me…
Extended School Year (ESY) 2022
April 2022 — The MLO Minute: “Extended School Year (ESY) 2022” by Kimberly Caputo, Esq. — ESY 2022- Tips for Parents and Caregivers With the spring comes a very important…
What To Do if You Believe Your Child Has Dyslexia
April 2022 — The MLO Minute: “What To Do if You Believe Your Child Has Dyslexia”, By Heather Hulse, J.D., M.S., M.A. — Many parents grow concerned when they…
Services for Students in Private Schools: Updated Guidance from the Department of Education
April 2022 — The MLO Minute: “Services for Students in Private Schools: Updated Guidance from the Department of Education”, By Michael Connolly, Esq., Supervising Partner of our Special Education Department…
Expulsion Agreements: Why Parents Should Consult an Attorney Before Signing
April 2022 — The MLO Minute: By Heather Hulse, J.D., M.S., M.A., Lead attorney in our Northeastern Pennsylvania Office — Parents are often not aware of the serious long-term impact…
University Discipline and Mental Health
April 2022 — Our Team Talks! The MLO Minute Video Version: “The Intersection of Mental Health and Student Discipline on University Campuses” Presented by McAndrews Law Offices’ Members: Nancy Potter,…
New OCR Fact Sheet on Section 504
April 2022 — The MLO Minute: “New OCR Fact Sheet on Section 504” By Nancy Potter, Esq. — The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the Department of Education recently…
New Online Tool to Get Started Applying For SSI
April 2022 — The MLO Minute: “New Online Tool to Get Started Applying For SSI” By Lesley Mehalick, JD, LL.M. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has just released a…