Portland, OR
Education Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Education, Guardianship
Am I required to tell my school about my disability/How much am I required to tell a school/employer about my disability? Unlike a K-12 school, a postsecondary institution does not have an affirmat...
See Full GuideAm I required/ How much am I required to tell an employer about my disability? The information you must disclose to an employer is dependent on whether you will need accommodations and the nature o...
See Full GuideIn the vast majority of situations, parents and school staff work collaboratively to implement an appropriate education for students with disabilities. In the rare situation where the school staff...
See Full GuideBe careful with email Email can be a useful tool, but it can also cause a lot of problems. With email, you cannot see the person to evaluate body language or facial expressions. It is easy to misread...
See Full GuideUse plain English and avoid or explain acronyms and technical terms Acronyms and special education jargon are simply part of the district's everyday language, such as FAPE, SDI and ESY. Usually, dist...
See Full GuideAlways have something positive to say about the child This point is really important. Too often district staff focus on weaknesses, problems and behaviors. It is important to devote some time to di...
See Full GuideBe well prepared for meetings Be familiar with the facts and issues. Have the necessary forms and other paperwork ready. Make sure you have enough copies for everybody. When you are not prepared, it ...
See Full GuideUnder Oregon law, a guardian is responsible for the following: 1. Except as limited in the court order, the guardian has custody of the protected person and determines where he or she lives. Before a ...
See Full GuideUnder Washington law, a guardian of the person is responsible to do the following: 1. File, within three months of appointment, a personal care plan for the incapacitated person which includes: a. An a...
See Full GuideUnless other provisions are made, students with disabilities take on all the rights that come with being a legal adult when they turn 18. These rights include the right to enter into contracts and the ...
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