Charles Weiner wins Pennsylvania special education due process appeal filed by Bristol Township School District. The U.S. District Court affirmed the Hearing Officer’s decision that the District’s manifestation determination was deficient and further affirmed the award of compensatory education. Click to read Opinion
Lawsuit Filed by Medical Student For Denial of Accommodations on USMLE
Law Office of Charles Weiner filed suit against National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) for denying a medical student with disabilities accommodations on the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE). The student furnished documentation detailing a lengthy history of impairment and accommodations through out school and in spite of this, the NBME denied the student’s request for accommodations. The suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alleges that the NBME violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and discriminated against the student.
Lawsuit Filed Against NBOME For Denial of Accommodations
Law Office of Charles Weiner filed suit against NBOME for denying a medical student with disabilities accommodations on the COMLEX medical licensing exam. The student furnished documentation detailing a lengthy history of impairment and accommodations throughout school and in spite of this, the NBOME denied the student’s request for accommodations. The suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania alleges that the NBOME violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and discriminated against the student.
Special Education Due Process Award
Charles Weiner wins Pennsylvania special education due process hearing overturning Bristol Township School District’s disciplinary expulsion, returning student to school and obtaining an award for compensatory education damages. Click to read decision.
Charles Weiner Appointed to Second Term
Charles Weiner has been appointed to a second term as a Commissioner on the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Commission on Disability Rights. The Commission carries out an array of projects and activities addressing disability related public policy, disability law and the professional needs of lawyers and law students with disabilities. Charles Weiner will commence his second term following the ABA Annual meeting in August 2015.