Littman Krooks to Host Webinar on Special Education

White Plains, NY (Law Firm Newswire) January 17, 2013 – Littman Krooks, LLP is hosting a webinar on special education January 24, 2013, where parents and professionals may learn how to be effective advocates for children with special needs.

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The event is a free, informative and interactive webinar designed for parents, advocates, educators and other professionals who work with special needs children. The webinar aims to help parents and professionals understand the parent’s rights and responsibilities, the child’s rights and the school’s responsibilities to meet the special needs of the child. It is crucial that parents understand their rights – and the process – so that they can effectively advocate for their child.

The webinar is Thursday, January 24, 2013, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern time, and will be hosted by Sheryl Frishman, Esq. of Littman Krooks.

To register for the webinar, follow this link If you have additional questions on how to use GoToMeeting or GoToWebinar, you may visit this link. You may use your microphone and speakers using VoIP – a headset is recommended – or call in using your telephone. The telephone number is 626-521-0015, the access code is 933-621-629, and the audio PIN is shown after joining the meeting. You may participate in this webinar from your computer (PC or Mac), tablet or smartphone.

About Littman Krooks
Littman Krooks LLP provides sophisticated legal advice and the high level of expertise ordinarily associated with large law firms along with the personal attention and responsiveness of smaller firms. These ingredients, which are the cornerstone of effective representation and necessary to a successful lawyer/client relationship, have become the foundation of the firm’s success.

Littman Krooks LLP offers legal services in several areas of law, including elder law, estate planning, special needs planning, special education advocacy, and corporate and securities. Their offices are located at 399 Knollwood Road, White Plains, New York; 655 Third Avenue, New York, New York; and 300 Westage Business Center Drive, Fishkill, New York. For more information about Littman Krooks LLP, visit the website at: www.littmankrooks.com.

New York Contact:
Maria M. Brill
Littman Krooks LLP
(914) 684-2100
mbrill@littmankrooks.com

New York City Office
655 Third Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, New York 10017
(212) 490-2020 Phone

Westchester Office
399 Knollwood Road
White Plains, New York 10603
(914) 684-2100 Phone

Dutchess Office
300 Westage Business Center Drive, Suite 400
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 896-1106 Phone

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