David Schwartz on Fox News: Boarding School Rejects HIV+ Teen

December 4, 2011
Fox News Channel

Gotham’s David Schwartz appeared on Fox News to discuss the case of an HIV-positive teen rejected by a Pennsylvania boarding school. Watch David’s analysis right here.

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Brad Gerstman Joins Governor Cuomo – Signing Autism Insurance Reform Bill

November 2, 2011
News12

Brad Gerstman appeared on Long Island News12 regarding New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signing the Autism Insurance reform bill.

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The Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation 2011 Annual Golf Classic Raises Funds for Children with Special Needs

October 24, 2011
Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation

The Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation is proud to announce that the 2011 Annual Golf Classic, which honored Bill Lennie, President of The Home Depot Canada, was an enormous success, raising more than $150,000 to provide children with special needs the opportunity to attend summer day camps in the New York Metro and Northeast United States.

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NYS Education Department Rejects School Devoted to Hispanic Community For Second Time

August 17, 2011
New York State Department of Education

New York State Education Department rejected the proposed Dignitas Academy Charter School (DACS), formally Phoenix Academy, for the second time. Brad Gerstman, an advocate for Dignitas Academy, was outraged by the decision. “These students are not receiving the personal attention they need and SED continues to deny them help. Who plans on serving these children now?”

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School for Learning Disabilities Celebrates First High School Graduates

June 29, 2011
School fro Language and Communication Development

A Richmond Hill school for students with severe learning disabilities has proven that where there’s a will, there is a way. The School for Language and Communication Development celebrated its first high school graduation last week after opening its doors nearly 25 years ago with an elementary school. All five graduates passed their state Regents exams and are heading to college this fall.

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Brad Gerstman Calls for Legislative Investigation of NYC Education System

June 21, 2011
Investigate New York City Department of Education

Special Needs Advocate Brad Gerstman, Partner at Gotham Government Relations & Communication, is outraged by the lack of leadership and accountability of New York City officials that are putting special education children last on their list of priorities.

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NY State Legislature Passes Autism Insurance Reform Bill

June 21, 2011
Brad Gerstman

Autism Advocate Brad Gerstman, Partner at Gotham Government Relations & Communications, would like to congratulate the NY State Legislature on finally passing of a ground-breaking new bill that will provide families of autistic children with much-needed insurance coverage. Families, advocates and stakeholders across the state of New York are joyful over this vote, and are excited by Governor Cuomo’s decision.

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Video: Brad Gerstman Talks Autism on Adelphi’s Exploring Critical Issues

May 25, 2011
Brad Gerstman on Adelphi TV

Brad Gerstman discusses autism and asperger syndrome with Adelphi President Dr. Robert A. Scott on the television series “Exploring Critical Issues. The purpose of the segment is to discuss the newest autism research and policies.

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Televised Series Exploring Critical Issues Presents: “Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome”

May 13, 2011
Brad Gerstman on Adelphi TV

Exploring Critical Issues, the award-winning broadcast series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott, and produced by Telecare Studios, examines the research and policies affecting those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Show features Brad Gerstman, an advocate for improved science and autism services.

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Choosing A Special Education Attorney: 6 Key Questions To Ask

April 15, 2011
Brad Gerstman

Parents of children with special needs are sometimes faced with the difficult task of hiring an attorney to challenge a school district’s assessment of their child’s academic abilities and, ultimately, to obtain the educational services that are being denied. This can be a frustrating and emotional time for parents, but if you have clear guidelines for choosing the best attorney for your situation, the process will be much easier.

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Gerstman: Budget Cuts Hurt Autistic Kids

March 29, 2011
Brad Gerstman Newsday Opinion

I once heard the mother of an autistic child describe her life as “having my heart broken every day.” As the dad of a 9-year-old autistic boy, I find the latest calls for “mandate relief” have a familiar and disturbing ring. And, yes, they are a little heartbreaking. Sure, it’s asking a lot for most people to recognize this incurable condition. It’s easy to mistake an autistic child’s uncontrolled “tantrum,” retreat to a corner, or repetitive motions for just a behavior problem. But it seems to be even harder for many people to comprehend why taking services away from innocent children and their families is so devastating.

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