Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSustained Advocacy: The Real Secret Behind IEP Progress
Lisa Lightner is a dedicated advocate for parents navigating the IEP process. With her trusty mini desk fan by her side—an essential comfort for wome…
1 year, 1 month ago
From Phone Calls to Handwritten Letters: Tips to Make Legislators Listen on Issues
Welcome back to the Don't IEP Alone podcast with Lisa Lightner! In today’s episode, Lisa dives into the importance of contacting your representatives…
1 year, 2 months ago
Reviving Parent Groups: The Old and New of Special Ed Advocacy
Welcome back to Don't IEP Alone! In this episode, host Lisa Lightner shares a heartfelt update from the thick of summer, reminding parents to communi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Medical Records and the IEP
The school has asked for access to your child's medical records. Now what?
Do I have to share my child’s medical records with the IEP team?
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1 year, 2 months ago
Is ESY starting this week? And, yeah, the Medicaid thing.
Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate
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1 year, 2 months ago
Our advocacy is not enough.
And hey, my book is on sale today at Barnes & Noble!
Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate
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1 year, 2 months ago
IEE-Independent Education Evaluations
Season 1 Episode 23
What parents need to know about IEEs-Independent Education Evaluations. When and how to ask for one, what criteria to use to ask for one and what to …
1 year, 2 months ago
Should you hire an IEP Advocate?
Season 1 Episode 18
Hiring an IEP advocate or Special Education Advocate is a tough decision. Here are some things to consider before you take the plunge.
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1 year, 2 months ago
A 13th and 14th year?
Season 1 Episode 3
Students with IEPs can continue in public schools until ages 19 or even 25. But should they? And who decides?
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1 year, 2 months ago
🚨 Medicaid Cuts, Advocacy, and Why We Can’t Stay Silent 🚨
A bill just passed in the House that could mean big cuts to Medicaid—even though the word Medicaid isn’t in it. Sound sneaky? That’s because it is.
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1 year, 2 months ago