Advocacy Training

[Guest guest]

Date: Saturday,March 14, 2009

Presented By: Thivierge & Rothberg,PC, Debora BCaBA

Title: Parent Advocacy Training

Time: Registration 8:30- 9 am Workshop 9 am to 4 pm

Cost: $50 Members, $75 Non-Members, $100 Late/Walk-in (after March 7, 2009)

Continental Breakfast & Lunch Included (those with dietary restrictions are

kindly asked to bring their own food)

Venue:Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road

Plainview, New York 11803

Workshop description:

Navigating and negotiating special education services for a child with autism

can be a challenging task when many are still trying to cope with the reality of

a diagnosis. From Early Intervention to Adulthood we are constantly bombarded

with new systems and complex terminology that often leaves us confused and with

feelings of helplessness. A better understanding of the Special education legal

process and the vocabulary associated with it can help remediate some of the

sleepless nights as well as learning to secure appropriate services and seeking

out legal representation. A parent and professional panel will help you navigate

the system with some time for questions and answers.

About the Presenters:

Thivierge, Esq is a co-founding partner and principal in the law firm

of Thivierge & Rothberg, P.C., a private law firm in New York City that

concentrates on special education cases. Formerly, was the Senior

Associate at a prominent New York City law firm, where she handled special

education matters (primarily for children and adolescents with autism spectrum

disorders and related disabilities). received her Juris Doctorate

from the City University of New York School of Law and her Bachelors degree from

Central Connecticut State University. is admitted to practice law in

the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey, as well as a number of

federal Courts of Appeal. In addition to litigating due process matters in New

York, New Jersey, Indiana and Alaska, has extensive federal court

experience and has argued and presented dispositive motions and matters of first

impression.

Thivierge is an award-winning member of the New York State Association

for Behavior Analysis, Inc. She also belongs to the Council of Parent Attorneys

and Advocates and the New York County Lawyers Association. Additionally, she

has presented on IDEA/IDEIA and other special education law topics for a number

of organizations in the Tri-State area. Prior to attending law school,

spent nine years working with adults diagnosed with autism and other

disabilities through the Central Connecticut ARC. also served in the

Peace Corps in Guatemala.

Randi Rothberg, Esq is a co-founding partner and principal in the law firm of

Thivierge & Rothberg, P.C. Randi previously served as the Associate attorney at

a prominent New York law firm that concentrates on special education cases, as

well as an Associate attorney at a general practice/defense litigation firm.

Randi received her law degree from the N. Cardozo School of Law,

Yeshiva University, and her Bachelors degree, cum laude, from the University of

Pennsylvania. During law school, Randi was a published member of the CARDOZO

WOMEN'S LAW JOURNAL Executive Board ( " Not As Simple As Learning the ABC's: A

Comment on Owasso Independent School District No. I-011 v. Falvo and the State

of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, " 9 CARDOZO WOMEN'S LAW JOURNAL

27 (2002)).

A recipient of the Berg and H. Revson Fellowships, Randi

previously interned at the renowned Innocence Project and a small private law

firm (where she concentrated on civil rights litigation). She also participated

in the Cardozo Advocates for Battered Women's " uncontested divorce " program,

through which she assisted an attorney at Sanctuary for Families. Also during

law school, Randi was competitively selected for the Brechner Fellowship,

through which she worked at the Anti-Defamation League.

Debora BCaBA received her BA in Sociology from Hofstra University. and

is a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst. She completed her coursework

and received her certificate in Professional Development in Autism through Penn

State University. She serves as the Co Executive Director of The Elija School ,a

school for children with Autism, as well as the Co Director of Effective

Interventions Clinic, a behavioral clinic/agency serving the needs of

individuals with autism. Mrs. is actively involved in the Association for

Behavior Analysis at the State and National capacity. She provides advocacy and

workshops for families and educators who have been touched by Autism. She has a

10 year old son, on the Autism Spectrum and a 9 year old daughter, and resides

on of Long Island.

To register by mail CLICK HERE http://www.elija.org/parentadvocacy2009.html

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http://elija.org/advocacyfeb2009cc.html

or call 516 433 4321