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.
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Don't IEP Alone.
How Federal Spending Freeze Affects Disabled Kids' Health Care
In today's episode of "Don't IEP Alone," host Lisa Lightner candidly addresses the urgent issues arising from the recent federal spending freeze initiated by the new administration and its impact on Medicaid.
As Lisa navigates the complex intersection of politics and disability advocacy, she sheds light on how unconstitutional executive orders are affecting millions of Americans, including her own family. Lisa discusses the broader implications of these political decisions, from healthcare access to infrastructure, emphasizing the need for informed and critical evaluation of government actions.
She invites listeners to engage with her political action group, "Stepping Up for Disabled Kids," to voice their concerns and advocate for the necessary support their families require. Tune in for a passionate and informative discussion on the challenges and actions needed in these tumultuous times.
Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate
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