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.
Don't IEP Alone.
Let's Rethink Autism Advocacy: Beyond the Puzzle Piece Debate
Sorry, this episode cuts off abruptly for some reason, and I don't have time to re record it today.
Links to flash sale: https://adayinourshoes.org/advocacy-training-flash-sale/
Welcome back to "Don't IEP Alone" with your host, Lisa Lightner. It's April 1st, and we've got a jam-packed episode for you, beginning with an exciting announcement. In honor of April Fool's Day, Lisa is offering a special 50% discount on her "Don't IEP Alone" Academy. With the theme "advocacy is no joke," listeners can take advantage of this offer using the coupon code "no joke." Lisa also discusses the importance of real advocacy as we step into Autism Awareness and Acceptance month. She urges us to focus on substantive issues like funding, civil rights protections, and the dismantling of crucial agencies rather than getting caught up in debates over symbols. Join Lisa as she emphasizes the need for unity and vocal advocacy for the issues that matter most to our families. Plus, stay tuned for details about her upcoming book, already available for preorder. Let's dive in!
Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate
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