Special Needs Advocate Brad Gerstman, Partner at Gotham Government Relations & Communication, is outraged by the lack of leadership and accountability of New York City officials that are putting special education children last on their list of priorities.
Brad Gerstman discusses autism and asperger syndrome with Adelphi President Dr. Robert A. Scott on the television series "Exploring Critical Issues. The purpose of the segment is to discuss the newest autism research and policies.
Exploring Critical Issues, the award-winning broadcast series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott, and produced by Telecare Studios, examines the research and policies affecting those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Show features Brad Gerstman, an advocate for improved science and autism services.
I once heard the mother of an autistic child describe her life as "having my heart broken every day." As the dad of a 9-year-old autistic boy, I find the latest calls for "mandate relief" have a familiar and disturbing ring. And, yes, they are a little heartbreaking.
Newsday's Ellis Henican: Lots of public-spirited Long Islanders volunteer. And then there is Brad Gerstman...
On Monday, October 11th, the Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation (LBGF) will hold its 7th annual Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation Golf Classic at the Glen Head Country Club, honoring Home Depot President Joe McFarland. This outing is one of the foundation's biggest annual events and has record attendance this year. LBGF is a 501c3 charity, dedicated to helping children with disabilities attend summer camp.
Gotham Government Relations is pleased to announce its participation in working to pass a new bill ending Autism insurance discrimination. Bill Number S7000, sponsored by Senator Neil Breslin, the Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee, will amend the insurance law and the public health law. The bill will also expand health insurance coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
Uniondale, Long Island, New York, March 11, 2009
Bradley L. Gerstman has been named to the Nassau Community College Foundation Board of Directors for a two-year term.
Jeffrey S. Morosof, Vice President of Institutional Advancement for the Nassau Community College Foundation said, “We’re very happy to welcome Brad Gerstman to the board and know that his expertise […]
Josephine, a Nassau County parent who requested that her last name not be mentioned, felt her school district wasn’t meeting the needs of her daughter, now 15, who has an autism spectrum disorder and was getting bullied in school. Over a period of a year and a half, Josephine attended half a dozen meetings with […]
After Jonathan Goodstein committed suicide in his junior year at the University of Arizona, his family and friends were in shock.
When the shock wore off, they wanted to help others by doing anything they could to stop people, in particular young people, from taking their own lives.
“This is the worst thing that can happen, losing […]
