Lisa Lightner

A woman sits at a desk holding a cup, looking away thoughtfully. Text reads: "impasse: when you and the iep team don’t agree—finding ways to keep moving forward in special education.

IEP and Special Education Knowledge

The IEP Team Said No—Now What? How to Move Forward When You’re Stuck.

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Disability Acceptance, Advocacy and Activism

Wheel the Elderly to the Curb? Welcome to Nursing Home Care in the Medicaid Cuts Era.

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Disability Acceptance, Advocacy and Activism

No, My Disabled Son Can’t Just Be on My Work Insurance—And Here’s Why That Should Concern You Too

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Family Resources and Special Needs Parenting

Have I reached acceptance, or am I settling?

A woman sits indoors at a table, looking concerned while using a laptop with headphones and a coffee mug nearby.

Family Resources and Special Needs Parenting

How do you know when you’ve done enough?

A smartphone with the message "don't iep alone" rests on a spiral planner, next to earphones, a green pen, and pink sticky notes—perfect essentials for teachers tracking professional development hours on a white wooden surface.

IEP and Special Education Knowledge

Multiple Disabilities in IEPs: What It Really Means (and What It Doesn’t!)

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Special Education Classroom

B and D Reversal: When It’s Normal and When to Be Concerned.

A smartphone with the message "don't iep alone" rests on a spiral planner, next to earphones, a green pen, and pink sticky notes—perfect essentials for teachers tracking professional development hours on a white wooden surface.

IEP and Special Education Knowledge

What Is the Goal of an IEP? Understanding Its Purpose and Power.

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Family Resources and Special Needs Parenting

Invited to the carnival…but can’t ride any of the rides.