Amster Law Firm

07/21/2022

Do you know about the Affordable Connectivity Program (https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/)? I just got off the phone with Spectrum and they said that you can get up to $30 off internet per month. My understand that you can qualify if you or your child has Medicaid (Med-Cal is the California name for Medicaid). You need to fill-out an application here: https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/ and then also fill-out an application with your provider. This is Spectrum's: https://www.spectrum.net/support/forms/affordable_connectivity_program

02/23/2022

Honored to be quoted in this article Team Undivided for Parents

Working toward a high school diploma or a certificate of completion should offer students the same access to general education curriculum. The decision to work on one versus the other requires some thought, however, and should always be made with a focus on a child’s long-term goals and available ...

11/22/2021

Honor to be quoted in this article on Functional Behavior Assessments in Special Education:

A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a process that helps everyone on the IEP team stop, take a breath, and listen to what kids are trying to say with their behavior. While an FBA can be quite useful in helping to determine how children can replace difficult behaviors with more positive or fu...

10/10/2021

Fun morning running the Long Beach Half Marathon with my oldest son. Actually he ran much much faster that me, but it was fun sharing the sport with him.

08/24/2021

Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) sent a letter to its state and local partners reiterating its commitment to ensuring children with disabilities and their families have successful early intervention and educational experiences in the 2021-2022 school year.

"Serving all children and students with disabilities in our public schools isn't just written into law – it's a moral obligation and strong equitable practice. When we recognize and celebrate these differences as strengths, and when we help all children make progress toward challenging educational goals, everyone benefits," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. "I'm proud that the Department is releasing these tools as part of the federal government's important and necessary obligation to IDEA."

Here is the question and answer portion: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/rts-qa-child-find-part-b-08-24-2021.pdf.

08/12/2021

We did it! This girl has entered in the Self-Determination Program for regional center services. So excited to live our self-determinated life with lots of swimming lessons and dance class with peers.

06/10/2021

Hi All. Please look into supporting this and making your voice heard. This spending plan will directly benefit the developmental disability community including giving IHSS providers with a $500 one time payment, creating an ombudsperson for the regional center system, and changing the fair hearing process for regional centers.

URGENTE: ¡Llame a los legisladores y al gobernador para pedirles que los fondos se inviertan en asegurar que las personas con discapacidades tengan buenos resultados, responsabilidad, vivienda accesib

05/23/2021

Tomorrow evening I am speaking on Self-Determination. We are hoping that it is a very practical workshop. Hope to see you there. Here is the zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/7046261656

04/28/2021

New Blog Post: Learn about the new Self-Determination Program from an Independent Facilitator.

Regional Center clients can enter the Self-Determination Program in June 2021. Learn about joining from an Independent Faciliator.

03/12/2021

New Blog Post. Use this Chart at IEP meetings when eligibility will be discussed. Eligibility is a team decision and parents are part of that team when choosing an eligibility.

This chart is a good reference for an IEP where eligibility will be discussed. Eligibility is a team decision and parents are part of that team.