Having a child with learning disabilities can present many challenges as Miriam and Zev Goldstein discovered when they found themselves facing a particularly difficult situation last year. Their son Tuli had been approved by the Board of Education to receive services at a school of their choice, located 40 miles from their Marine Park home, but because the IEP did not mandate specialized transportation, the Goldsteins had to find a way to get T
When elderly loved ones are facing their final days on this world… In advance of Agudath Israel’s 94th Anniversary Dinner at the Hilton NY on June 5, 2016, we present a series of short, heartwarming videos for your viewing pleasure… Episode 4. Project LEARN [Click
Agudath Israel is proud to announce Governor Cuomo's appointment of Mrs. Leah Steinberg, dedicated director of Agudath Israel's Project LEARN, to the DDAC (Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council). An official announcement of her appointment was made in Albany by the Governor's Office last week during Agudath Israel's Mission to Albany. The DDAC serves in an advisory role to the Commissioner of OPWDD (Office For People With Developmen
On February 18, 2016, Mrs. Leah Steinberg, Director of Project LEARN, the Special Education Affairs Division of Agudath Israel of America, participated in an exclusive discussion group at the White House on the potential for growth in disability awareness and inclusion. What transpired was a spirited conversation on the Jewish community's need to include their disabled members, and on areas that need improvement. Mrs. Steinberg said, "I'm proud
For Special Education Services for Mainstream Nonpublic School Students --- Are you concerned about your child's progress (or lack thereof)? Is your child languishing in a mainstream yeshiva? Agudath Israel's Project LEARN will host two workshops (one in Brooklyn and one in Queens) explaining the process of applying for and receiving Special Education services from the New York City Department of Education to equip your children in mai
SWEEPING CHANGES IN GOV'T POLICY PROMISE RELIEF FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AGUDATH ISRAEL TO PUBLICIZE CHANGES AT UPCOMING WORKSHOP Project LEARN of Agudath Israel of America will host a special workshop on September 17th where parents will learn the details of a dramatic reversal in New York City's policies regarding special education tuition reimbursement, for special needs chil