College Accommodations After an IEP in New York
Your child's IEP doesn't follow them to college. Learn how New York students with disabilities transition from IEP services to college disability accommodations.
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How to Challenge Your School's IEP Transition Plan in New York
What to do when your New York school district's IEP transition plan is inadequate — from documenting failures to filing complaints and requesting hearings.
New York FAPE Until Age 22: The Katonah-Lewisboro Ruling Explained
New York students with disabilities can stay in school until 22. Here's what the Katonah-Lewisboro ruling means for your child's FAPE eligibility.
New York IEP Transition Services: Travel Training, Work-Based Learning, and Community Instruction
How New York IEPs can address transition needs through travel training, work-based learning, community-based instruction, self-advocacy, and independent living.
New York IEP Vocational Assessment Requirements: Levels 1, 2, and 3
New York requires a Level 1 Career Assessment beginning at age 12. Learn what Levels 1, 2, and 3 include and when to request additional assessment.
New York Transfer of Rights at 18 in Special Education
New York is one of four states where parents keep IEP decision-making rights after 18. Learn what transfers, what stays, and the FERPA gap to watch for.
New York Transition Planning Timeline: Age 12 to 22
The complete age-by-age transition planning timeline for New York students with IEPs — from the first vocational assessment at 12 through the day before the student's 22nd birthday.
Alternatives to Guardianship for IEP Students Turning 18 in New York
New York families don't have to choose between full guardianship and losing all authority when their IEP student turns 18. Supported Decision-Making under Article 82 preserves rights while keeping parents involved.
Best New York Transition Planning Tool for Coordinating OPWDD and ACCES-VR Without an Advocate
How to coordinate OPWDD Front Door intake and ACCES-VR referrals during IEP transition planning in New York without hiring an advocate, and which planning tool handles the timeline.
How to Plan IEP Transition to Adulthood in New York Without a Special Needs Attorney
A practical breakdown of when New York families can handle IEP transition planning themselves and when they actually need a special needs attorney — with the specific steps to do it without one.
New York IEP Transition Guide vs Hiring a Special Education Advocate
Compare using a self-paced New York transition planning guide against hiring a special education advocate at $150–$400/hr. Which approach fits your family's budget and situation.
New York Transition Guide vs Free INCLUDEnyc and Starbridge Resources
Comparing a paid New York IEP transition guide with the free resources from INCLUDEnyc, Starbridge, and NYSED for planning your child's school-to-adult-services handoff.