
Don't IEP Alone.
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.
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.
Episodes
It's April-ACL, flash sale and more

Let's Rethink Autism Advocacy: Beyond the Puzzle Piece Debate

Responding to RFK Jr's Plan to Eliminate the Administration for Community Living

How to Advocate for IEPs Amid Political Shifts

Why Dismantling the Department of Education Actually Weakens State Rights

Understanding GEPA: How Federal Overreach in Education Funding Violates a 50-Year-Old Law

The Parent Concerns Letter for your IEP

Why did they do that?

🚨 Medicaid Cuts, Advocacy, and Why We Can’t Stay Silent 🚨

ESY-Extended School Year and IEPs

Can I uninvite someone from my IEP meeting?

504s are being overused.

What's the Most Imporant Part of the IEP?

Why Public Education Isn't a Customer Service Model Explained

Super Bowl Joy and Political Turmoil: A Balancing Act

Understanding the Impact of Potential Changes to Department of Education on Special Needs

IEP Data Collection

Breaking Down Barriers: Janice Lloyd Discusses Remediation and Support for Dyslexic Students

Standing Up for Special Education Amidst Political Changes

How Federal Spending Freeze Affects Disabled Kids' Health Care

Bonus Episode: IEP Goal Banks and Parent-Teacher Conferences with an IEP

Speaking Up for My Son's Needs Amid Controversial Autism Narratives

Three Essential IEP Tasks for Parents Right Now
