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What Lies Ahead for IDEA and ACA in 2025: A Conversation with Michael Gamel-McCormick

Published 1 year, 9 months ago
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Welcome back to another episode of "Don't IEP Alone"! I'm your host, Lisa Lightner, and today we're diving into a topic that's been on the minds of many special needs parents: the potential dismantling of the Department of Education and the future of IDEA and health policies affecting our children. Joining us for this discussion is Michael Gamel-McCormick, the disability policy director for Senator Bob Casey. 

Michael brings a wealth of experience as a former special education teacher and an advocate in the realm of disability policy. In this insightful conversation, we explore the implications of possible changes in Washington, DC, such as the rumblings about a federal voucher program, potential funding cuts to IDEA, and the future of the Affordable Care Act. We're chatting about how these changes might impact our kids' education and healthcare. So, if you're a parent of a disabled child, this episode is packed with crucial information and expert advice that you won't want to miss. Let's jump right in.

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