Joan Ann Harrington

Background

Harrington, Joan Ann was born on February 19, 1944 in New York City. Daughter of James and Concetta (DelRoio) Galiardi.

Achievements

• Joan Ann Harrington has been listed as a noteworthy civic leader by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Senior case advisory/handicapped rights specialist, Advisers for Children of New York, Inc., representatives parents at committee meetings, at due process impartial hearings, advises parents on preparation of appeals and representation Special Education students at suspension conferences, visits and evaluates Special Education programs, specialist on vocational educational services, develops special education treatment plans in consultation with Dr's. in field, instructor classes of teachers regarding parents and student's rights, since 1979. Consultant Association for Help of Retarded Children, New York, since 1979, United Cerebal Palsy, New York since 1984. Founder, president special education Parent-Teachers Association.

Member district 24 committee on handicapped, 1977-1980. Active various testimonial committees for handicapped children, since 1977.

Interests

• Reading, gardening.

Connections

Married John P. Harrington, September 4, 1965. Children: John, Tara, Pamela.