At Martin Kehoe & Associates, our mission is to ensure that every child receives the support and opportunities they are entitled to. We are committed to being relentless advocates, standing by families to navigate the complexities of special education law with compassion, integrity, and expertise. Together, we strive to create lasting positive change in the education system.
Martin J. Kehoe III
Special Education Lawyer
Marty is a practicing special education lawyer with over three decades of experience in the field. Prior to becoming an advocate, Marty served as an impartial hearing officer (“IHO”), overseeing thousands of cases across New York State. His extensive experience as an IHO has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of special education law and the challenges faced by students and their families.
Marty is well-versed in navigating the intricate legal landscape of special education, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).
Marty is currently available to represent families in over thirty New York State counties.
Know Your Rights as a Parent
Allow us to be your navi-gators through the complicated world of special education. The IDEA is a comprehensive statutory framework established by Congress to aid the states in providing disabled children with a free appropriate public education (“FAPE”). Learn more about the IDEA by clicking below.
Upstate Allegators Are Here to Help
Don’t bite off more than you can chew! With the Upstate Allegators on your side, we will ensure that your child obtains the education that they are entitled to. We have helped families all over New York State. Click below if you or your family would like to learn more about Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
- What is a Manifestation Determination Review?
- What is the The Rehabilitation Act?
- I Found Out My Child Needs An IEP. What Do I Do Now?
- What In The World is a 504 Plan?
- Help, My Child’s IEP Is Not Working
- When the “Bricks and Mortar” Start to Crumble
- Child Find is Fundamental – Identify and Evaluate
- Special Education for the Home-Schooled
- What is an IEE?
- What is an IEP?
- The Substantive Standard of the IDEA
- The Procedural Standard of the IDEA
- Raising a 504 Claim
- What are Related Services?
- What is Special Education?
- What is the IDEA?
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