PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING SECTION
THE PHOENIX CENTER 16 Monsignor Owens Place , Nutley , NJ 07110 ( 973 ) 542-0743 www . thephoenixcenternj . org The Phoenix Center is a nationally accredited , not for profit school serving the educational , behavioral & therapeutic needs of students ages five through21withautism , multiple disabilities , behavioral disabilities and intellectual disabilities . Our customized evidence-based programs – developed for each student — are anchored by ahands-on , real-life community-based instruction model . Promoting the development of the whole student , we care for , educate and empower our students and graduates so that they may develop life-centered skillswhich will prepare them for life beyond the classroom . Core Values : Each student is someone ’ s son , daughter , brother , sister , niece , nephew and as such , will be treated with respect and dignity . All of ourstudents have abilities and disabilities , and we will discover and focus on their abilities NOT their disabilities . We will act with honesty and integrity in all situations . We will provide customized high quality programs that are research-based and designed to meet the individual needs of each student . We will live the principles of the FISH ! Philosophy : choose your attitude , be present , make someone ’ s day and play .
RIDGEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 555 Chestnut St ., Ridgefield , NJ 07657 ( 201 ) 943-2682 www . ridgefieldschools . com The Ridgefield Special Education programs provide a continuum of services from ages 3 to 21 in a public school setting for autistic , Asperger ’ ssyndrome , pre-school disabled , multiply disabled , and behaviorally disabled students . We offer ample opportunities for inclusion with regular peers in academic and non-academic settings , transition / life skills on and off-site job placement opportunities . Our highly trained staff includes 2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts , licensed Clinical Social Workers , Psychologists , Speechand Language Specialists , and Occupational / Physical Therapists .
GENERAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT
BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES CAPE RESOURCE CENTER 540 Farview Ave ., Paramus , NJ 07652 ( 201 ) 343-6000 x4067 ( 201 ) 996-6973 fax linwie @ bergen . org bcss . bergen . org The mission of the Bergen CountySpecial Services CAPE Resource Center is to connect individuals with disabilities and their families , as well as professionals in the field of disabilities , to accessible and appropriate services , information , education , and resources . We offer workshops for parents and professionals on arange of topics including transition planning , positivebehaviorsupports , mental healthissues , learning disabilities , guardianship , special needs trustsand estate planning , postsecondary educational options , and early intervention services . For more information or to schedule an appointment , please contact Linda Wieseneck , Director at ( 201 ) 343-6000 . Visit our website : www . bcss . bergen . org for information and workshop schedules .
HORSE-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES
PONY POWERTHERAPIES 1170 Ramapo Valley Road , Mahwah , NJ 07430 ( 201 ) 934-1001 www . ponypowernj . org Givingspecial needs and at-risk children and adults the opportunity to ride , care for and interact withhorses and afarm .
LEGAL SERVICES
DEBRA F . SCHNEIDER 411 Hackensack Ave ., Suite 200 , Hackensack , NJ 07601 ( 201 ) 445-8381 dsnjlaw @ gmail . com Debra Schneider has over 30 years experience . She has represented students and their families with IEP and 504 issues . She advocates for families with children who are harassed , intimidated or bullied . In addition , she mediates and litigates pre-nuptial , divorce and post-divorce conflicts . Debra is dedicated to helping her clients resolve their disputes in afair and expeditious manner at areasonable cost .
KARENF . EDLER , ESQ . & MICHELLE KRONE , ADVOCATE Special Education & Disability Law Practice Group Price , Meese , Shulman & D ’ Arminio , PC Mack-Cali Corporate Center 50 Tice Blvd ., Woodcliff Lake , NJ 07677 ( 201 ) 391-3737 www . pricemeese . com specialed @ pricemeese . com We have personal experience with family members and friends with special needs . Our goal is to assist parents become more effective advocates for their children . Our services include : consultations to evaluate achild ’ s individual needs , programming and placement to ensure the child is receiving a free , appropriate public education ; reviewing Individualized Education Plans ( IEP ) and evaluations ; providing guidance to parents and to college students regarding their rights under Section 504 ; preparing parents for IEP meetings ; attending IEP meetings and resolution sessions ; negotiating resolution of programming and placement disputes ; filing mediation and due process petitions ; handling school disciplinaryappeals and hearings for all students ; filing guardianship applications ; assisting with applications for public benefits , including Social Security and state benefits ; and providing special needsplanning , Special Needs Trusts and Guardianships . Please contact us for more information .
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