November 2019
The MLO Minute: November Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements
November 6th – 9th, 2019
CHADD’s 2019 Annual International Conference on ADHD
LOCATION : Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1200 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
MORE : Jennifer Grobe, Esq. of McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, Ryan and Marone P.C. will be a panel member for ” Ask the Experts! Section 504 and Special Education, College Disabilities and Accommodations, Post-Secondary Disability Law and Workplace Disability Law ” on 11/9 from 2:30pm – 3:45pm! Click here for all of the information and the full conference schedule !
Tuesday, November 12th, 2019
Future Planning: Strategies to assist an individual with a disability to obtain the most advantages throughout life
TIME : 6:00pm – 8:00pm
LOCATION : Pollak’s Candies, 352 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
MORE : Hosted by The Hannahtopia Foundation and presented by Jillian Zacks, Esq. of McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, Ryan and Marone, P.C. This presentation includes a discussion of basic estate planning, special needs trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship and ABLE accounts. Come and learn more while indulging in homemade chocolates! For more information and to registration, click here !
Tuesday, November 12th, 2019
PRISM: Providing Resources and Information for Special Minds, or “PRISM” Sussex County invites any interested parents to join their first meeting!
TIME : 6:00pm – 7:00pm
LOCATION : Laurel Library Community Room, 101 E 4th Street, Laurel, DE 19956
(Enter 1st door on the left after passing through the library’s first set of doors)
MORE : Come meet other parents of children with special learning needs. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information or questions, contact prism.sussexcounty@gmail.com
November 13th and 14th, 2019
Pennsylvania’s Hearing Loss EXPO!
LOCATION : Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA 17011
MORE : Michael Connolly, Esq. , Supervising Partner of Special Education at McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, Ryan and Marone P.C. will be presenting on ” Special Education 101: What Every Parent Needs to Know! ” Click here for all the info on the two-day EXPO
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Free IEP Clinic in Harrisburg, Pa!
TIME : 6:30pm – 8:30pm
LOCATION : East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109
MORE : Join Jennifer Grobe, Esq. and Henry Young, Esq. of McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, Ryan and Marone P.C., and The Dyslexia and Literacy Network for an evening on “ The Top Ten Tips To Developing an Appropriate IEP ”! After the presentation, the attorneys will be available for brief consultations with parents interested in having their child’s IEP or evaluation reviewed. Registration is preferred. Contact Daphne Uliana with The Dyslexia and Literacy Network with any questions at daphne@dyslexialiteracynetwork.org
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
Free IEP Clinic in Greensburg, Pa!
TIME : 6:30pm – 8:30pm
LOCATION : ACHIEVA, 316 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
MORE : Presented by Nancy Potter, Esq. and hosted by ACHIEVA ! Whether your child has had an IEP for years, or you’re just becoming concerned about academic, behavior or social issues, come and learn about your child’s educational rights in school, including special education services and regulations that insure your child MUST receive free, appropriate programs which are proven to be effective! Free Attendance. Registration is requested, but not required. Contact Melissa Skiffen, Disability Advocate, ACHIEVA at 724-837-8159 ext 112 or mskiffen@achieva.info
