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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Latest Episodes
Building IEP Advocacy Momentum Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Back-to-school season brings a familiar reminder: don’t wait for an IEP crisis to start paying attention.In this episode, the conversation explores why families shouldn’t wait until Thanksgiving to discover that services aren’t being del...
Responding to No at IEP Meetings: Questions Every Parent Should Ask
Welcome to "Don't IEP Alone." I’m your host, Lisa Lightner, special education advocate. Get on the waitlist for my advocacy training.In today’s episode, we’re tackling one o...
Breaking the Myth: IEP Meetings Aren’t Where Success Happens
Welcome to "Don't IEP Alone" with Lisa Lightner, your go-to source for special education advocacy and support. In this episode, Lisa Lightner challenges a common belief among parents and advocates: the idea that IEP meetings are the most import...