by Lisa Lightner
<p>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br>📣 Exciting News! You can now preorder my book on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Your-IEP-Playbook-Confident-Advocacy/dp/1394294468/"><b>Amazon</b></a>, <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Your-IEP-Playbook/Lisa-Lightner/9781394294466"><b>Books-A-Million</b></a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/your-iep-playbook-a-parent-s-guide-to-confident-advocacy/7e69feec76e48003?ean=9781394294466&next=t"><b>Bookshop.org</b></a> or <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-iep-playbook-lisa-lightner/1147083558?ean=9781394294466"><b>Barnes & Noble</b></a>! 📣</p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/your-iep-playbook-a-parent-s-guide-to-confident-advocacy/7e69feec76e48003?ean=9781394294466&next=t"><b>📚 Bookshop.org has it on sale</b></a>! 📚</p><p><br><br></p>
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April 15, 2025
Send us a text Content mentioned in episode: IEP vs 504: What’s the Same? And Which is Better to Have? In this episode, Lisa addresses significant changes within the US Department of Education and the impact these could have on IDEA and Section 504, including legal battles and personnel changes at the Office of Civil Rights. She explores the pros and cons of IEPs versus 504 plans, highlighting the importance of these legally binding documents in ensuring children with disabilities receiv...
April 8, 2025
Links: 15 Evidence-Based Social Skills Interventions That Actually Work in IEPs 101 Social Skills IEP Goals for all Ages, including Objectives (free PDF) Join host Lisa Lightner as she navigates the evolving landscape of podcasts and embraces the simplicity of an unedited, heartfelt conversation. In this episode, Lisa emphasizes the importance of returning to IEP-focused content amidst the current distractions in the world. She delves deep into the pressing concerns about social skills that m...
April 2, 2025
Thanks so much for tuning into my simple little podcast about IEPs. I promise to get it cleaned up and a regular content schedule--starting next week. Links to flash sale: https://adayinourshoes.org/advocacy-training-flash-sale/ Link to advocacy action items: https://adayinourshoes.com/administration-for-community-living-acl/ Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the show More IE...
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