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Article Posted from Caryl Oberman’s Presentation at LaSalle Conference on Autism

shannon@caryloberman.com — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:03:04 +0000

At the request of attendees at the Autism Conference at LaSalle University on Friday, May 3, 2013, Caryl Oberman’s article on funding streams for Pennsylvanians with autism is now available here online.

Caryl Oberman was selected to present at the 7th Annual Autism Conference, Building Bridges Across Generations: Evolving Insights on Autism, held at LaSalle University on Friday, May 3, 2013. Presenting alongside Temple Grandin and Eustacia Cutler, Caryl shared with attendees her experience and insight regarding “Getting What You Need When You Need It,” offering advice on identifying the agencies and systems available to provide services, understanding eligibility and application requirements for those agencies, and how they do and do not work together. Caryl’s presentation covered the special education system, Section 504, the ADAA, Medical Assistance, Act 62, various waivers, the Adult Community Autism Program, and OVR. For more information on the Conference, please visit their website here.

Yom Limmud: Opening the Gates of Torah

shannon@caryloberman.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:21:43 +0000

Caryl Oberman will be joining the Jewish Learning Venture at their 4th Annual Yom Limmud: Opening the Gates of Torah to include people with disabilities in the Jewish community on April 28, 2013. Workshops will be offered for parents of children with special needs, rabbis, day schools, religious and lay leaders, teachers, youth group and camp directors, Jewish communal workers, and adults with special needs. For more information on this program, visit the Jewish Learning Venture website here.

Variety Day at Sesame Place

shannon@caryloberman.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:03:31 +0000

The Law Offices of Caryl Oberman will be hosting a table at the Variety Club’s Autism Awareness event at Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA on April 20, 2013. Variety Day at Sesame Place is day at the park open only to Variety children and family members/aides to create a welcoming atmosphere for kids with disabilities who often miss out on such exciting experiences. A variety of vendors and service providers will be present to offer insight into services available to children with disabilities and their families. For more information on the event, or to register, visit Variety Club Philadelphia’s website here.

Caryl Oberman to Present at 7th Annual Autism Conference at LaSalle University

shannon@caryloberman.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:49:18 +0000

Caryl Oberman has been selected to present at the 7th Annual Autism Conference, Building Bridges Across Generations: Evolving Insights on Autism, to be held at LaSalle University on Friday, May 3, 2013. Presenting alongside Temple Grandin and Eustacia Cutler, Caryl will share with attendees her experience and insight regarding “Getting What You Need When You Need It,” offering advice on identifying the agencies and systems available to provide services, understanding eligibility and application requirements for those agencies, and how they do and do not work together. Caryl’s presentation will cover the special education system, Section 504, the ADAA, Medical Assistance, Act 62, various waivers, the Adult Community Autism Program, and OVR. For more information on the Conference, or to register for it, please visit their website here.

Law Offices of Caryl Oberman to Deliver CLE on Autism

shannon@caryloberman.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:38:17 +0000

Caryl Oberman and Lily Yazno-Bartle are the course planners for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s continuing legal education presentation on Autism coming in the summer of 2013. Topics covered will range from an overview of special education, early intervention, ESY, compensatory education and giftedness to assessments, evaluations, behavioral interventions, language development, DSM-V Changes, service delivery systems, and vocational training. Presentations will take place in Philadelphia on June 10, 2013, Mechanicsburg, PA on June 17, 2013, and in Pittsburgh, PA on June 26, 2013. The program’s faculty are coming together now to plan the content of this informative and useful CLE. Check back later with our website and www.PBI.org for more details as the program is finalized.

Shannon Rafferty Delivers Presentation to Montgomery County Paralegal Association

shannon@caryloberman.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:12:07 +0000

On Thursday, February 21, 2013, Shannon Rafferty, Esq. spoke to the Montgomery County Paralegal Association (MCPLA) during their general membership meeting on the topics of special education law, bullying, and school safety. Ms. Rafferty discussed the roles parents, educators, and attorneys take to ensure students with disabilities receive an appropriate education. She also discussed school and parental responsibilities surrounding bullying in school, online, out of school, and First Amendment rights for students. For more information on the MCPLA, please visit their website at http://www.montcoparalegals.org/.

Caryl Oberman to Present “How to Litigate a School Bullying Case”

shannon@caryloberman.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:05:57 +0000

Caryl Oberman will be joining the faculty at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s continuing legal education presentation on “How to Litigate a School Bullying Case” on Friday, April 12, 2012, a the CLE Conference Center in Philadelphia. The CLE will properly identify bullying, discuss relevant legislation and its enforcement, how to advocate for clients who are victims of bullying in all its forms. Ms. Oberman’s presentation will address bullying issues faced by students and young adults with disabilities. For more information on this valuable presentation, please visit the PBI website here.

Caryl Oberman Presents at BCASC 6th Annual Autism Conference

shannon@caryloberman.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:56:34 +0000

Caryl Oberman, Esq. will be presenting at the Bucks County Autism Support Coalition’s (BCASC) 6th Annual Autism Conference on Saturday, March 23 at Central Bucks High School West. The BCASC is a non-profit, community-based group focused on maximizing the potential of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. this group is comprised of educators for local school districts and intermediate units, mental health professionals, physicians, behavior specialists, and parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ms. Oberman’s presentation will focus on Hot Topics in Autism and Education: The Top Five Legal Issues. For more information on BCASC and its activities, please visit their website at www.bcasc.org.

Blog Post 2

Maureen@caryloberman.com — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:12:09 +0000

Here is my second Blog post.

Blog Post 1

shannon@caryloberman.com — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:13:40 +0000

Here is my first Blog post.