Ellen Victor, Long Island Estate and Special Needs Planning Attorney

09/30/2016

You need someone to help you as you age., or perhaps you have an ailing parent that needs some help around their home. You don’t want them to go into a nursing home, and your solution is to bring in … Continue reading →

09/30/2016

Housing is one of the most difficult problems for any person with special needs, whether developmentally disabled or suffering with mental illness. A conference addressing the housing crisis for those with psychiatric disabilities is being held at Molloy College October … Continue reading →

01/30/2013

Special Needs Trusts and Personal Injury Settlements: http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com/special-needs-trust/special-needs-trusts-and-personal-injury-settlements/

Special Needs Trusts and Personal Injury SettlementsPosted on January 2, 2010 by Ellen VictorWhen a disabled person receives a personal injury settlement, it is often a good idea to set up a Supplemental Needs Trust to receive those monies in order that any public benefits the disabled person receiv...

01/23/2013

K.I.D.S. Plus on Long Island Special Needs Radio: http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com/special-needs-long-island-radio/k-i-d-s-plus-on-long-island-special-needs-radio/

K.I.D.S. Plus on Long Island Special Needs RadioPosted on December 18, 2011 by Ellen VictorJoin “Special Needs Long Island,” the radio program focused on the Special Needs Community, as we feature Tammie Topel, Founder/President K.I.D.S. Plus, Inc. and David Flood, K.I.D.S. Plus, Inc. Board Member M...

01/16/2013

Autism: Tips for the Holidays: http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com/special-needs-resources/autism-tips-for-the-holidays/

Autism: Tips for the HolidaysPosted on December 21, 2011 by Ellen VictorJust a very quick post to direct my readers to this page at Autism Speaks. There are more links on that page to websites that have tips for helping families and their loved ones with autism have a happy holiday, found here at ...

01/09/2013

Tweet Support : http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com/special-needs-resources/tweet-support-youmightbeanautismparentif/

Tweet Support on December 31, 2011 by Ellen VictorTwitter? Isn’t that where everyone talks about what they had for breakfast? That’s the reaction I often get whenever I mention Twitter as a great support system for parents of children with autism. A twitter hashta...

12/19/2012

Long Island Advocacy Center featured on Special Needs Long Island Radio: http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com/special-education-issues/long-island-advocacy-center-featured-on-special-needs-long-island-radio-2/

Long Island Advocacy Center featured on Special Needs Long Island RadioPosted on January 9, 2012 by Ellen VictorPlease join “Special Needs Long Island,” the radio show focused on the special needs community, as we feature Laura Adler Greene, Esq. Ms. Greene is an attorney with the Long Island Advoc...

12/12/2012

Will New Autism Definition Affect Your Child’s Services?: http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com/special-education-issues/will-new-autism-definition-affect-your-childs-services/

Will New Autism Definition Affect Your Child’s Services?Posted on January 30, 2012 by Ellen VictorAlthough the American Psychiatric Association has been working on its revision of the DSM (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) for several years, a new study by world-renowned exp...

12/05/2012

Breaking Out of Autism Through Technology: http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com/special-education-issues/breaking-out-of-autism-through-technology/

Breaking Out of Autism Through TechnologyPosted on February 13, 2012 by Ellen VictorIn this amazing video, Carly, lost in an autistic world, unable to speak or express herself,comes out of her shell at age 11 when she gained access to a computer. After 11 years of constant therapy, after a diagnosis...

11/28/2012

Alexander Does Have Angels: http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com/special-needs-resources/alexander-does-have-angels/

Alexander Does Have AngelsPosted on February 15, 2012 by Ellen VictorI had the pleasure of meeting 3 great founders and supporters of Alexander’s Angels, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to promote a better understanding of people with Down Syndrome.Esther Gomez-Nieto, the President and Fou...

11/14/2012

Self -Determination Through the Eyes of a Client: http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com/special-needs-resources/self-determination-through-the-eyes-of-a-client/

Self -Determination Through the Eyes of a ClientPosted on February 28, 2012 by Ellen VictorI recently had the pleasure, on my radio show Special Needs Long Island, to meet Mandy Shenkman, an individual with developmental disabilities who works with The Center for Family Support, an organization that...

11/07/2012

A Kardashian I’m Proud to Watch: http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com/special-needs-issues/a-kardashian-im-proud-to-watch/

A Kardashian I’m Proud to WatchPosted onMay 7, 2012byEllen VictorAt the risk of losing the respect of many of my readers, I have to admit I’m a closet reality show junkie.And not just any reality show. Last night I was watching “Khloe and Lamar,” when I stopped paying my usual half attention and to...