In this episode of 'Don't IEP Alone,' host Lisa Lightner welcomes back attorney Laura Hennigan to discuss the complex and ...

In a post I did yesterday, I highlighted a bit of history from the Disability Rights movement and how we got to where we are today. I didn’t go into much detail about Pennsylvania, Pennhurst and the ...

Well, one week into this and we have a lot to do. Here's what to know about what happened this week: This week has been ...

Author’s note: I was feeling very sentimental about this experience so I wanted to republish it for Thoughtful Thursday. Never doubt what our kids can do! This event took place in April of 2012. As a ...

Yesterday was such an exciting day for me and Kevin. We were invited to join the Education Law Center and Arc of PA in Harrisburg for a day of special education lobbying. Specifically, we were there ...

Today I testified before our state’s Special Education Funding Commission. This group of individuals has been charged with the responsibility of evaluating the special ed process in Pennsylvania, how ...

Most of you have already seen this Letter to the Editor that I wrote to the Daily Local. I’m putting this on here more for me, so that I always have a copy and can reference it if I want to, ...

Packed with straight talk, actionable tips, and a sprinkle of cursing, the Don’t IEP Alone Podcast tackles the toughest special education challenges head-on. Tune in and empower yourself with the ...

Like many parents, while my kids are young I am trying to introduce them to a variety of extra-curricular activities. It can be tough when your child has additional physical and mental challenges. K’s ...

Welcome to the IEP Goals and Accommodations Bank, a carefully curated resource designed to make crafting effective, measurable IEP goals and choosing supports a whole lot easier. Whether you’re a ...

So you want to be a professional advocate? Here are some things you should know if you are considering Special Education Advocacy as a career.