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Callan & Co. Solicitors are one of the leading firms in the areas of Disability Law and Education Law
having been involved in several high-profile cases involving these issues.
 
What we can assist you with:

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We can assist if you, your child or a family member has a disability, a special need or special education need. We can also assist you if you suspect that you, your child or a family member has a special need or disability but have not yet received a diagnosis.

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Disability :

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Disability is broadly defined by the relevant legislation as “a substantial restriction in the capacity of the person to carry on a profession, business or occupation or to participate in social or cultural life by reason of an enduring physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual impairment”.

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We are frequently instructed by persons with the following disabilities:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Hearing impairment
Sensory Processing Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Speech and Language Disabilities
Visual Impairment
Mental Illness
Inquest Verdicts
Learning Disabilities
Physical Disabilites
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Disability & Education Law

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What types of issues can we assist you with:

We can assist with any Disability Law or Education Law matter however the following is a list of the most common issues that arise:
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  • Required services not being provided
  • Delays in the provision of services
  • Assessment of Needs issues, including delay
  • Assessment of Needs Report not reviewed within 1 year
  • Defective Service Statements
  • Services not being provided in the time prescribed by the Service Statement
  • Issues with reports from the National Council for Special Education
  • Suspensions and Expulsions
  • Section 29 Appeals
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How we can help you:
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If you, your child or a family member has suffered discrimination due to disability, we can secure a Court Order to vindicate your rights.

If you, your child or family member have not received required services or have not received the serviced in a timely fashion, we can secure a Court Order compelling the HSE to provide the appropriate services.
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Assessment of Needs / Service Statement :
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We are frequently instructed by frustrated parents who are experiencing significant delays in the HSE completing an assessment of their childrens’ needs pursuant to the Disability Act 2005. If you submitted an application for an assessment of need more that 6 months ago and have still not received your child’s Final Assessment Report and Service Statement, please contact this office without delay.
If you have received your child’s Final Assessment Report or Service Statement, we are happy to review these documents on your behalf in order to ensure they are compliant with the relevant legislation.

If we can assist you with any of the above matters,
Contact us without delay on 042 932 8053

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