The Law Office of Steven Alizio, PLLC

07/21/2023

The NYC Dept. of Education has been egregiously failing to implement impartial hearing officer decisions for years. Earlier this week, Judge Preska issued an order (in a longstanding class action lawsuit) that we are hopeful will result in some real positive changes. We applaud and thank our colleagues at Advocates for Children of New York for all of their work as class counsel.

Even after families win legal battles for special education services and payments, the education department drags its feet in virtually every case, audits show.

04/18/2022

In case you missed it (or want to rewatch it), click below to see INCLUDEnyc's video in which our attorneys explain how to navigate the NYC special education impartial hearing process!

What can parents do if their children with disabilities are not receiving appropriate special education or related services?Join us as The Law Office of Stev...

03/24/2022

Join us virtually next week (3/30 from 6PM-7PM) as we present at INCLUDEnyc's live workshop. We will be discussing how to navigate the NYC Impartial Hearing System to obtain numerous types of relief. Registration is free, but required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bDArPmj1SmyYGeVLZ13oNA

09/22/2021

Although NYC schools might not be closed at the moment, the basic principles discussed in our video with INCLUDEnyc remain relevant.

School closures can significantly affect students with disabilities. Learn how the special education rights of students with disabilities continue during the...

03/25/2021

Our friends at INCLUDEnyc have a very interesting event coming up: Disability in the Family: Exploring the Experience of Sibling Relationships! Find out more information and register through the link below.

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01/22/2021

Our guest blog post, "Understanding Your Child's IEP: What Parents Should Know," is just as relevant today as it was when our friends at Beyond BookSmart - Executive Function Coaching published it two years ago!

An attorney who specializes in assisting parents in the IEP process with school systems describes what goes into the creation of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and how parents can advocate for their children's best interests.

11/04/2020

New (and old) Special Education Reports available from the NYC DOE.

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08/10/2020

Check out our newest blog post to learn about the NYC DOE's back-to-school plan, compensatory services, and more!

What Will the 2020-2021 School Year Look Like?   No one really knows.  The New York City Department of Education (DOE) has recently created a 109-page “ School Reopening Plan .”  That document, however, itself notes that the DOE’s “plans must be nimble so we can adjust an

06/04/2020

There's still time to register for this free event at 5PM tonight!

INCLUDEnyc works to bring love, equity, and access to young people with disabilities in New York City.