Practical Support for Special Needs Advocates

“People are Talking about IdealLives.com!”

Feedback from Parents:

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"I used search engines to find help with my questions on specific disabilities, and I e-mailed ‘authorities’ asking for help. I can assure you that not a single one of them replied as quickly as you did or provided a more comprehensive list of web sites pertaining to the subjects I requested. Thank you for helping me to find answers to the many questions I had and for giving me a little peace of mind…Knowledge is power! In that quest, your service is invaluable. God bless!"
~ Christine Milstead, parent

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"I cannot TELL you how much your information and site means to me. I am in and out of there so much, as I work with the schools and families. I read every single thing you send my way, and pass on much of it, to other parents. I copy and keep an ever growing file on Advocacy and I LOVED the five-part course that you wrote entitled "How to Become a More Effective Parent-Advocate"...and I am using the chapter out of your "Birth of an Advocate" as a model to put together my own IEP meeting, which will be coming soon. Thank you!!"
~ Michelle, mom to Michael in Florida

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"I have a son who is autistic. When I came upon Ideal Lives, I was very frustrated because my son has violent tendencies and was in regression. With your help, I was able to look in the right places for answers. I don’t know where I would be now if Ideal Lives was not there for me. You turned a tearful, frowning mom into a fighting, teaching, learning, happy machine. God bless you, and thank you. My work goes on, but I have the happy thought of knowing I have you to talk to and support me."
~ Jannette Sawyer, parent

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"I have a 9 year-old, autistic/PDD son…This is a great site, and Lisa is great also. Thanks to her, I may have found a job at home, which is what I need…Your site has helped me greatly, and I hope to learn a lot more. I’ve already started telling people about it. Thank you."
~ Theresa, parent

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"“I’m an information addict with a precious son who is PDD-NOS. Yours is the first newsletter I turn to each time I see one in my in-box. You are truly providing a very high quality, wonderful newsletter. You’ve answered many of my questions and have pointed me in the best direction many times. Please keep at it!! Thank you!!"
~ Eileen Long, parent

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"Your site came up during a desperate, last-minute search for information on inclusion to take to my daughter’s IEP. Not only was I able to access info that helped me advocate for her the very next day, but also, I found a new friend…I look forward to your newsletter and spend a lot of time following ‘Need more info’ links all over the web! I have found books to share with friends and teachers, cool parenting ideas, and lots of information…As a parent of four beautiful children, two with special needs, I am very happy to have this new resource and sounding (pounding!) board. It is very helpful to connect with other people who know how you feel in the good times and bad. Thank you, and keep up the good work!"
~ Kerry Hincka, parent

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"Just wanted to drop you a line to say that once again, you put out a GREAT newsletter! I am so impressed and don't know how you do it - but I'm glad you do. Thanks for all your work, Lisa! I will always make time for your newsletter. I will use it as a treat for myself. :) I appreciate all the work you do to help families with special needs children. We all benefit by shared experiences."
~ Melinda L. Boring, parent

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"Thank you so much for the information! I truly appreciate your time, effort, efficiency, and your plethora of information. I was amazed to see a response this soon! Finding you and your home on the web has been such a treasure!" Best wishes to you and yours."
~ Leah C., Oklahoma

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"Just wanted to thank you for your information, very helpful! Amazing! You seemed to hit it right on with only the little bit of information I gave you. You have given me that extra surge of strength again & the urge to continue on. Sometimes this roller coaster ride can be discouraging, but I have made it another step. We are looking into Augmentative Assessment. Thanks Again! Keep the information coming. I look forward to hearing from you again."
~ Laurie Maisonneuve, parent

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"As a parent of a child with Down Syndrome, I'm always looking for parent advocacy information. You have some great resources here!"
~ Susan, parent from OH

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"As a parent with Multiple Sclerosis, I have found a lot of great information and links to more information to help me with my 19 year old who has autism/mental retardation and my 13 year old who has ADHD. Keep up the great work and continue the extra mile you go to help the disABLEd community."
~ Evette, Lincoln NE

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"Lisa, you have an Awesome Site and a Very Awesome newsletter! You have a great service for people here, and you are on the front page of my web site as Highly Recommended! Thanks!"."

~ Tina M. Nelson, Parent and Professional, Tucson, AZ

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