Don't IEP Alone.
Summary: I attend IEP meetings for a living and you just can't compete with that level of crazy.Warning: I've been told I have a Philly accent. I don't hear it. Also, I curse. It's something I'm working on as far as personal development. So please don't be put off. I'm trying.Inspired by her own son with disabilities, Lisa Lightner is an award-winning blogger and advocate. She has previously worked for her county's Arc and has served on the Boards of Directors for several disability organizations. Currently, she is her county's chairperson for the Right to Education Task Force, a federally decreed group set up in 1971 to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to an education. When not attending IEP meetings with families or lobbying in Harrisburg and DC for disability rights, she can be found on the web at her IEP advice blog, A Day in our Shoes. She is known for her practical, realistic and implementable advice for parents.
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Podcasts:
Chatting with Nicole Santiago from Family ADDventures
Gotcha
Parents are the IEP Police
Social Skills
No Meet Addendum
Let's Talk About Behavior (Part 2)
Let's Talk About Behavior (Part 1)
Understanding IEEs: Part 4-What You Need to Know About Requesting an Independent Education Evaluation
Bonus Episode: IEP Goal Banks and Parent-Teacher Conferences with an IEP
The Wait Time: What to Expect During IEP Evaluations - Part 3
Navigating the IEP Evaluation Process: Part 2 - Permission to Evaluate Form Explained
Understanding the IEP Evaluation Process: Part 1
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): A Closer Look with Dr. Jessica Myszak
Finding Practical Solutions for Disabled Professionals: A Discussion with Ariadne Wolf
Uncovering the Hidden Link: How Speech and Language Disorders Connect to Juvenile Confinement with Dr. Shameka Stewart, Juvenile Forensic SLP