Stuart Flaum

Stuart is personally motivated and sincerely dedicated, helping individuals live self determined and financially secure lives. To that end, Stuart has spent the past 20 years advocating, preparing and designing strategies for successful outcomes. Stuart was appointed by Governor Cuomo in 2013 to serve on the NY State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, a government agency that addresses the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Stuart has served as treasurer of Parent to Parent of New York State, secretary National Autism Association Metro NY, Autism Speaks NYC walk chair, vice president Strokes of Genius and on the Planning and Advisory Committee Devereux Glenholme School. Stuart is a graduate of Hobart College and received a Chartered Special Needs Consultant designation from the American College. Stuart is a New York State Housing Navigator and completed training as a Work Incentives Planning and Benefits Practioner. In addition, Stuart is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners.

After Tackling ‘R-Word,’ Disability Group Seeks To Erase Stigma Associated With ‘Special’

With a new campaign, Special Olympics wants to take back the word “special” and other language that they say has been turned against people with disabilities.

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For Families With Limited English Proficiency, IEP Meetings Often Lost In Translation

Non-native English speakers have long struggled to access disability services for themselves and their children, say advocates who are urging state agencies to create language access plans.

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What We Know About Autism — And How To Treat It — Could Change After New Study

By fusing the power of AI with new molecular techniques, researchers have mapped the microscopic world of autism in unprecedented detail, pointing toward possible therapies, according to a new study.

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State Leaves $800 Million On The Table For Disability Services, Advocates Say

Florida officials have allowed nearly $800 million in state and federal matching funds for disability services to fall through the cracks in the past two years, according to a budget analysis.

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