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Are IEP Advocates Free? How to Find Free or Low-Cost Special Education Advocacy Help.

Lisa Lightner — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:55:45 +0000

Listen, I’m just going to open this article by bursting everyone’s bubble. Some of the most common questions I get from parents are about free special education advocates. Are IEP advocates free? How do I find a free IEP advocate near me? Where can I get free special education advocacy help? So, here are the...

This article originally appeared on A Day in Our Shoes by Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate.

40 Adaptive Outdoor Games and Activities for Special Needs Kids

Lisa Lightner — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:58:43 +0000

Today really reiterated to me that I need to get back to the outdoors and get my kids outside. I had my son at the eye doctor and she is an expert in her field. She said that they are seeing an increase of kids who are developing crossed eyes or a wandering eye from...

This article originally appeared on A Day in Our Shoes by Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate.

Free Printable Flower Craft PDF: Takashi Murakami Inspired Smiling Flowers

Lisa Lightner — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:59:13 +0000

If you’ve ever seen a field of brightly colored flowers with giant smiling faces staring back at you, you’ve probably come across the work of Takashi Murakami. His cheerful flower designs have become some of the most recognizable images in contemporary art. They’re bold, colorful, a little quirky, and…most importantly for teachers and parents….they’re instantly...

This article originally appeared on A Day in Our Shoes by Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate.

Boycott: How to Survive and Thrive Without Big Corporations.

Lisa Lightner — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:27:22 +0000

Over the past couple of years, there have been specific “blackout days” to protest corporate greed, unfair labor practices, and unethical business behaviors. The goal? To send a powerful message to major corporations that consumers hold the real power by choosing where (and if) they spend their money. By opting out of unnecessary purchases for...

This article originally appeared on A Day in Our Shoes by Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate.

Thanksgiving Write the Room Printable + Thanksgiving Word Wall Cards (Free PDF)

Lisa Lightner — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:30:11 +0000

If you’ve taught young children for any length of time, you know that changing where they’re learning can be just as effective as changing what they’re learning. Ask students to copy vocabulary from a worksheet and you might hear a few groans. Turn those same vocabulary words into a Write the Room activity, and suddenly...

This article originally appeared on A Day in Our Shoes by Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate.

How to Get Your Free Lifetime National Parks Pass for Disabilities

Lisa Lightner — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:01:57 +0000

Did you know if you have a disability, you may qualify for a FREE LIFETIME pass to our National Parks? Includes a printable list of activities for national parks.

This article originally appeared on A Day in Our Shoes by Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate.