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"Call culture" or informal suspensions are not a substitute for proper special education support.

When schools repeatedly send a student home without addressing the root cause of the behavior, they are bypassing the system meant to help your child succeed. If this is happening to your family, you have the right to challenge it in writing. 📝

Knowing your rights is the first step to changing the narrative. Let L.E.A.D. help you move from frustration to advocacy.

What questions do you have about documenting school patterns? Drop them below. 👇

This just happened. TODAY (6/16/26).

Secretary McMahon announced that OSERS, the federal office that oversees IDEA and special education programs, is being moved to HHS. And OCR, the office that investigates civil rights complaints when your child's rights are violated, is being moved to the Department of Justice.

Let's be clear about what this means for your family:
OSERS has spent decades building expertise on how to serve students with disabilities in educational settings. HHS is medically oriented. It views children through the lens of diagnosis and treatment, not educational access and growth.
Your child is not a patient. They are a student with federally protected rights. And those rights just got harder to enforce.

Here is what you can do right now:
Call or email your U.S. Senators and Representative and tell them you oppose this move. Be direct: OSERS belongs in the Department of Education. OCR belongs in the Department of Education. Students with disabilities deserve advocates who understand education, not just medicine.

Not sure who represents you? Find your federal legislators at www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member.
L.E.A.D. is still here. Our advocacy services are still FREE. And we are not going anywhere.

Tag a caregiver who needs to know this. Share this post. And if you need support navigating your child's IEP or filing a complaint, reach out at [email protected] or visit www.discover-lead.com.

☀️ Help us build the perfect Summer Workshop Series!
Caregiver burnout is real, and your time is precious. That’s why we don't want to guess what you need, we want you to tell us.

We’re reposting our quick survey to make sure everyone gets a say. Tell us what topics you need, what times work best, and what keeps you from showing up.

Bonus: You could win a $10 Amazon Gift Card just for being honest with us. 💸

👇 Click below to share your thoughts:
https://forms.gle/MAXqQhLrLVeUeixv5 (or click the link in our bio!)

⏱️ Don't wait,the giveaway drawing is happening on 6/21/26!

We hear it all the time. "We don't have the staff." "The budget just doesn't allow for it." Here's what the law says: that is not your problem to solve. Your child's right to a Free Appropriate Public Education does not pause because a district is short-staffed or over budget. Needs dictate services. Full stop.

If you're sitting in an IEP meeting and hearing excuses instead of answers, you don't have to navigate that alone. L.E.A.D. Special Education Advocates provides free advocacy services to caregivers just like you. Built by caregivers, for caregivers.

📩 Reach out at www.discover-lead.com
💙 Our services are always free.

Being a caregiver requires incredible strength, patience, and heart. The team at L.E.A.D. thinks it’s time you got a night off, so we’re treating you to an evening of great food, relaxation, and wonderful company.

🚨 UPDATE: We still have a few spots available, but they are going fast! RSVPs will officially close on Sunday, June 21st or once we hit capacity.

Come unwind, connect with fellow caregivers, and let us celebrate the amazing work you do. You’ve more than earned it.

🗓️ The Details:
When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Fat Head's Brewery (North Olmsted)
Address: 24581 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070

⚠️ Please Note: Space is strictly limited, and you must RSVP by the 6/21 deadline to secure your seat. While your dinner is completely covered, alcoholic beverages are not included.

✨ Don't miss out! Tap the link below (or head to our profile) to claim your spot before registration closes!
👉 https://forms.gle/BCspoU5PErQhZLCo6

"You told the school you were worried. They said "let's just wait and see." 😤
Your instincts are valid and your child doesn't have time to wait.

L.E.A.D. provides FREE special education advocacy to caregivers of children who need or are already receiving specialized education services. We'll help you understand your child's rights and make sure they're getting the support they deserve.

No cost. No judgment. Just someone in your corner. 💙

Swipe to learn what we wish every caregiver knew. ➡️

📩 [email protected] 🌐 www.discover-lead.com

Ohio just passed Sub. S.B. 315 and caregivers, here's the honest take:
The scariest parts of the original bill didn't make it. That's a win. 🙌

But prior authorization for behavioral services is now law. And providers face new compliance hurdles that could affect your child's care.

At L.E.A.D., our world is special education, IEPs, evaluations, and making sure kids get the services they deserve at school. But our families don't live in a silo. What happens in Medicaid policy affects the same children we show up for every day.

We were built by caregivers, for caregivers. So we'll keep watching this because that's what it means to be in your corner.

Follow us for updates as this rolls out. 💙

📢 HB 795 UPDATE: They couldn't get the votes, so they found a backdoor.

Here's what happened:
The House Medicaid Committee tried to pass the provision that would have banned paid family caregivers. They didn't have enough votes. You stopped it. But instead of accepting that loss, the bill's sponsor is now trying to attach those same harmful provisions to SB 315, a completely separate bill currently in the House Finance Committee.

Here's what makes this especially concerning: nobody has seen the amendment yet. Not families. Not committee members. We don't know what's in it and that's exactly what happened before with HB 795, when a 177-page rewrite was dropped hours before a committee vote with no time for families to respond. We cannot let that happen again.

We are asking the House Finance Committee to TABLE any amendments or sub bills to SB 315 until the disability community has the opportunity to read and comment on what's actually being proposed.

📞 Call or email the Finance Committee now. Leave a voicemail if no one answers it counts. Your message:
"Please table any amendments or sub bills to SB 315 until the Ohio Disability Community can provide comment. Ohioans with disabilities and their families will be harmed."

⭐ Only have time for one contact? Start here:
Rep. Brian Stewart - Finance Committee Chair
📞 614-466-1464
📧 [email protected]
👉 Full committee contact list: https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/finance
(Click each member's photo to find their contact info)

Nothing about us, without us. 💙
www.discover-lead.com

What an incredible night!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our IEP Binder Workshop. It was amazing to connect with so many wonderful families and work together to build the ultimate advocacy tools for your children.

We want to extend a special thank you to Lorain County Early Intervention for hosting us at the Murray Ridge Center and for providing childcare. Having a safe, fun space for the kids made it so much easier for parents and caregivers to fully focus and participate.

🔮 Missed it or want more?
Whether you attended last night or couldn't make it out this time, don't worry, we have more workshops coming soon! Stay tuned to our page for upcoming dates and topics so you can continue mastering the IEP process and connecting with our community.

🎁 We want feedback from EVERYONE (Win a $10 Gift Card)
Whether you were sitting in the front row last night, or you're a caregiver who wanted to attend but couldn't make it, we want to hear from you. This survey is open to EVERYONE so we can plan the best possible future events for our community.

👉 Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/vTyyvwYLsfwJ119B8

As a thank you for your time, anyone who completes the workshop feedback survey by June 21st (6/21) will be entered into a giveaway to win a $10 gift card!

Thank you again for your incredible dedication to advocating for your children. We appreciate your feedback and can't wait to see you at the next workshop. 💙

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉

Thank you so much to everyone who checked out our 5 new designs, voted for their favorites, and shared the love! We absolutely loved reading all of your comments and seeing which styles caught your eye in the Front.jpg lineup.

Please join us in giving a massive congratulations to our giveaway winner...

✨ Amanda Blazetic ✨

Amanda, you’ve won a shirt of your choice from our shop! 👕🥳 Please send us a direct message (DM) with your favorite design, size, and shipping details so we can get your prize sent your way!

🛍️ Missed out on the giveaway but still want a shirt?
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Thank you all for your amazing support! 🙌