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“Well, Mrs. Lightner, we are not going to be making any changes to this IEP today.” Oh lordy. Do I remember that day! Kevin was still a toddler and it was one of my first IEP meetings. That woman ...

Are you planning a Super Bowl party or another football-themed event? Looking for some free football bingo cards to print? Well, welcome! This football bingo game is a great way to involve all ages ...

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 ...

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Let’s talk about community helpers. You know, those amazing folks who make our world go ’round—like firefighters, doctors, and even the friendly neighborhood mail carrier. If your kids are anything ...

Do you know what an elevator pitch is? I attend lots of workshops for bloggers and PR stuff, and it often comes up. It’s a succinct way of “selling yourself” in 2-3 sentences. It’s a term coined in ...

In a recent post, I shared a bit of history about the Disability Rights Movement and how we got to where we are today. But I didn’t dive deep into Pennsylvania’s role—specifically, Pennhurst, the PARC ...