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Undivided Voices: Navigating Disability For Parents

Undivided Voices: Navigating Disability For Parents

di Team Undivided

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Autism Nutrition Tips for Picky Eaters (From an Autism Dietitian)

Mealtimes can feel overwhelming when your child has a limited diet — but small shifts can make a big difference. In this episode, Undivided’s Head of Content and Community, Lindsay Crain, sits down with autism dietitian Brittyn Coleman to talk about picky eating in children with autism. Brittyn shares one of her most effective, practical tips to help expand your child’s food acceptance — without pressure, power struggles, or unrealistic expectations. Whether you’re navigating sensory sensitivities, food aversions, or just looking for a starting point, this conversation offers a supportive, real-life approach you can actually use at home. To learn more about Undivided, visit: https://undivided.io

Do Schools Have to Offer Inclusive Extended School Year (ESY)?

What does the law actually say about inclusive Extended School Year (ESY) — and how could it impact your child? In this episode, Lindsay Crain, Head of Content and Community at Undivided, introduces a candid and important conversation led by Undivided’s Karen Cull. Karen is joined by David German, Partner at Vanaman German, and Melinda Bird, Senior Litigation Counsel at Disability Rights California, to break down the M.C. vs. LAUSD case — a case that raised serious concerns about disability discrimination in summer services. Together, they explore what this case means for students who require special education during the summer, how it could shape access to inclusive ESY programs, and what families should understand when advocating for their child’s rights. If you’ve ever questioned whether your child’s ESY services are truly inclusive — or what schools are legally required to provide — this conversation is a must-listen. For more information about CalABLE, check out our article: https://undivided.io/resources/2200

Supporting Mental Health in Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Parents

Mental health is a critical part of every child’s well-being — but for children with disabilities, it’s often overlooked or misunderstood. In this episode, Undivided’s Head of Content, Lindsay Crain, sits down with Dr. Lauren Stutman, Clinical Director and Founder of CARE-LA, to unpack the unique mental health challenges faced by children with disabilities. They explore why these needs are so often missed, how behaviors can be misinterpreted, and what families should be looking for when it comes to emotional and psychological support. This conversation offers insight, validation, and practical perspective for parents navigating both disability and mental health. For more information, check out our article: https://undivided.io/resources/1456

Troubleshooting Inclusion: From Placement to Participation

What does it actually take to make inclusion work — not just on paper, but in the classroom? Education and inclusion advocate Karen Ford Cull breaks down how families can move beyond placement and toward true participation in general education. From writing stronger, more inclusive IEP goals to using accommodations, behavior supports, and practical advocacy strategies, this conversation is packed with tools you can use right away. Whether you’re facing resistance from your IEP team or trying to figure out how to better support your child in a general education setting, you’ll walk away with clearer next steps and a stronger framework for advocating for meaningful inclusion. Learn more in our full event recap: https://undivided.io/resources/3764

Get the Summer You Want (and Deserve) from Regional Center

Whether your child is attending camp and needs a 1:1 aide or they’re staying home while you’re working, Regional Center provides services that can help with your child’s summer programming. From social classes and swim lessons to specialized supervision and respite, we have you covered! For more information on Regional Center, go here: https://undivided.io/app/resources/947 Want help navigating public benefits — and keep your data HIPAA-secured? Try Undivided’s Andy AI, built to pull from expert-backed resources for personalized support and guidance: https://www.undivided.io/

Understanding FAPE, LRE, and Your IEP, with Dr. Sarah Pelangka | Eps. 8

What does FAPE really mean for your child? And how does the least restrictive environment (LRE) affect where and how they learn? In this Undivided conversation, Dr. Sarah Pelangka, BCBA-D, special education advocate and owner of KnowIEPs, breaks down key concepts every parent should understand about IEPs. She explains your child’s right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), what LRE can look like in practice, and how these legal protections shape the services and supports included in an IEP. If you’re navigating special education or trying to better understand your child’s rights, this conversation offers helpful guidance and real-world insight. Want help reviewing your child’s IEP? Try the Undivided IEP Assistant for personalized insights and feedback: https://www.undivided.io/iep-assistant/

Our Lessons Learned from the Kindergarten IEP | Undivided Voices

Undivided Parent and Navigator duo Isabelle and Kelly talk about how they worked together to advocate for inclusion with supports, language immersion, and retention. Isabelle shares how her advocacy affected her daughter’s kindergarten experience. For further reading on the transition to kindergarten, check out our Making the Transition to Kindergarten with an IEP article: https://undivided.io/resources/216

Understanding Related Services in Your Child’s IEP

What counts as a “related service” in an IEP — and how do you know if your child is getting the right support? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Pelangka, special education advocate and owner of KnowIEPs, breaks down services like speech therapy, OT, 1:1 aides, AAC, counseling, and more. She explains how these supports are determined and how they connect to your child’s goals and access to FAPE. Want a second set of eyes on your IEP? Try Undivided’s free IEP Assistant for personalized insights and goal feedback: https://www.undivided.io/iep-assistant/ Read the recap article here: https://undivided.io/resources/544

California State Budget 2026–27 Explained: What’s at Stake for People with Disabilities

California’s proposed 2026–27 budget is here — and the decisions made in the coming months could directly impact programs and services that children with disabilities rely on every day. Hosted by Lindsay Crain, this episode features Christofer Arroyo, Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, breaking down what’s in the proposed budget, what potential cuts could mean for families, and why now is the time to make your voice heard before the July deadline. If you’re wondering how the state budget affects IEPs, IHSS, Regional Center services, and other critical supports, this conversation will help you understand what’s at stake — and what you can do next. For more expert guidance, advocacy tools, and resources to help you navigate complex systems with confidence, visit https://undivided.io

How Eye Gaze AAC Really Works (And What Families Should Know)

Eye gaze AAC is powerful technology — but understanding how it works is key to using it effectively. In this episode, experts break down how high-tech eye gaze systems use infrared lights, cameras, and specialized software to track eye movement and translate it into communication. We also discuss why eye gaze isn’t plug-and-play, why professional support and proper calibration are essential, and what real-life use actually looks like at home, at school, and in everyday settings. If you’re considering an eye gaze system or supporting someone who uses one, this conversation offers practical insight into what makes eye gaze successful. To go deeper, read our full article here: https://undivided.io/resources/3636

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