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Ever walked out of an IEP meeting with pages of paperwork and documents to review wondering, Does this have everything my child actually needs? How do I know what's missing? or Why does this feel SO hard??? We’ve been here. Even when you know an IEP is necessary, the process of preparing documents, sitting in ...

Once you’ve done all your IEP prep work, how do you make sure the IEP meeting itself goes smoothly and covers all your concerns? Kick off season 2 of our podcast with Undivided Non-Attorney Education Advocate Lisa Carey, who shares all her tips and advice for parents. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or ...

Learning to read, write, and do math doesn’t just magically happen for every kid — especially kids with disabilities. It takes the right supports, thoughtful teaching, and someone believing in what our kids can do. Still, a lot of families hear things like "They’ll catch up" or "Math just isn’t their thing." When learning doesn’t ...

New year, same overwhelming to-do list? Somehow, the things that help you function always end up last. If you’re feeling stretched thin (or honestly, just tired), you’re not alone. This week, we’re diving into self-care with guidance from experts and real-life tips from parents of kids with disabilities who know firsthand how hard this can ...

Dear parents and friends, If this past year has been marked by anything, it has been uncertainty—and uncertainty has a way of spreading. Families raising children with disabilities feel this acutely. Parents depend on multiple systems at once—healthcare, insurance, education, and public benefits—and it is rarely the case that all of those systems are stable ...

Cozy holiday wishes from your friends at Undivided From our Undivided family to yours, we’re wrapping you in appreciation this holiday season and wishing you a joyful, cozy, and truly magical new year. To every parent showing up with love, creativity, and resilience: we see you. May your holidays be filled with comfort, small (and ...

The resources our families loved most this year As we turn the page to a new year, we’re taking a quiet moment to pause and look back — not just at everything we’ve done, but at how far we’ve come together. Our team has spent the year listening closely to families, learning from experts, and ...

Your go-to guide for a magical (& manageable) holiday season The holiday season is officially here — how are we holding up? If you’re already mentally juggling food and sensory needs, accessibility tweaks, travel logistics, disrupted sleep, change in routines, and that one relative who insists your child “will love sitting on Santa’s lap,” don’t ...

What resources are available to help fund your child's medications, therapies, equipment, supplies, and other services? Leslie Lobel, Undivided's Director of Health Plan Advocacy, and Lisa Concoff Kronbeck, Undivided's Public Benefits Specialist, explain the funding options available to parents and how to navigate them. Listen to the full podcast episode wherever you get your podcasts!

Future planning made easier: what every family should know Parenting a child with disabilities means carrying a unique mix of joy — and big, lingering questions about the future. As our kids move toward adulthood, it’s normal to feel the weight of what’s ahead: what happens when they turn 18 and so much changes? How ...