What Happens with a Child’s IEP Services During and After a Teacher Strike
by Clinton Householder, staff attorney Students with disabilities – from autism to developmental delays – often receive specialized services at school that are outlined in a written legal document called an individualized education plan ...
Tangled Titles: When a home is not your own
by Tim Kozlowski, staff attorney A home’s title tells us who owns and has a right to live in it. “Holding title” to a home means you have legal rights and responsibilities and control of the property. But in reality, it means so much mor...
How bullying intersects with special education needs
by Clinton Householder, staff attorney The word bullying strikes fear in the hearts of parents and educators alike. And it seems that our young people are dealing with bullying on so many more planes than in the past. What used to happen...
Court, Legal Aid invest in future attorneys
Law students from Community Legal Aid’s Summer Associates Program spent the day with the 7th District Court of Appeals on Wednesday, July 26th. During their visit, students observed oral arguments, learning first-hand how the Court conducts the argum...
Following the rules: Recertification and HUD housing
By Tim Kozlowski, staff attorney More than four million low-income American families access safe, stable, and affordable housing through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Commonly referred to as HUD, this government agency...
When time is of the essence
Unemployment beneficiaries at-risk under new law by Michelle Wrona Fox, managing attorney Unemployment compensation is a critical safety net benefit providing short-term income to workers who lose their jobs through no fault...
Steering clear: The drive for a better future
by Judge Renee DiSalvo, Youngstown Municipal Court This week, Big Ideas had the honor of sitting down with Judge Renee DiSalvo of the Youngstown Municipal Court to talk about her work removing barriers like suspended drivers’ licenses fo...
Court, Legal Aid immerse students in legal profession
Community Legal Aid’s Summer Associate Program is designed to expose law students to the real-world experiences of the legal profession, including the dynamics inside the courtroom. Students were invited by the Honorable Cynthi...
Dads deserve our help too
by John Petit, managing attorney In the legal aid world, we work with groups of people who face common inequities. They tend to share challenges that often can’t be solved without legal help. And we’re usually pretty good at knowing who ...
Taking it to the streets: Ohio Justice Bus expands access to justice
An interview with Sophia Chang, Esq., Pro Bono Director at the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation This week, Community Legal Aid sat down with Sophia Chang, Pro Bono Director at the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation to talk about the belo...