FAIRFIELD, CT — NAMI Fairfield, a community organization providing support and education for people affected by mental illness, is excited to have Lawrence W. Berliner, special education law and disability attorney on the calendar for its November 1 Speaker Meeting. He will be discussing details on special education laws and how parents can pursue their child’s educational rights.
Attorney Berliner has over 34 yrs of experience representing and advocating for children, adults and families with special needs. He passionately focuses his practice on special education law, disability law, and legal advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
Berliner’s presentation will take place 7:30-9:00 pm at First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Road in Fairfield.
All are welcome to attend this FREE event to learn:
· Your student’s basic educational rights
· Steps to take when your child is struggling in school and achieving below his/her potential
· How to make the IEP a framework for success
· PPT Process, Annual Review and the IEE (Independent educational evaluation)
· School Refusal and how to take action
· Therapeutic programs – community vs. school
· Therapist placements for education vs. non-educational reasons
For more info, please visit www.namiFairfield.org.
About NAMI Fairfield
NAMI Fairfield provides free support, education and advocacy to all individuals and families in Fairfield, Westport, Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull and nearby towns, who are impacted by mental health concerns and raises public awareness to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. NAMI Fairfield is affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness and NAMI Connecticut, our state chapter. Find us at www.NAMIFairfield.org and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NAMIFairfield.