There’s been a lot of buzz lately about dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The argument? That education ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Maybe it’s because my kids are teens and tweens now, but I feel like I don’t hear as many parents talking about sign language anymore. When they were babies and toddlers, it was a trend to teach sign ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here, we go with another fun activity to incorporate all kinds of skills into a fun holiday. This time, I’m sharing two free PDFs- a St. Patrick’s Day word search and a St. Patrick’s Day word scramble ...

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 ...

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 ...