Whether you're a parent, guardian, or caregiver navigating the special education system, this podcast is here to empower you. In under 15 minutes, you'll get clear, practical tips on how to advocate for your child’s rights — straight from an experienced special education advocate. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just real talk, real strategies, and the support you need to feel confident every step of the way.
Podcast 30-Hearing Loss: It’s More Than Just Turning Up the Volume
What does hearing loss really look like in the classroom? In this episode, the 15-Minute Advocate explores conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants, ASL and spoken language, classroom accommodations, and why staff professional development matters. Most importantly, we’ll talk about what parents and educators can do to make sure students have meaningful access to language and learning.
Resource: To learn ASL, as mentioned in the podcast, check out ASLDeafined.com and Bill Vicars on YouTube.
7 Sept 2026
Podcast 29 - Your SPED Parent Back-to-School Survival Guide
The new school year is here! But for parents of children receiving special education services, getting ready for school involves more than buying backpacks and school supplies.
In this episode of "The 15-Minute Advocate", we share 9 practical things every SPED parent should do to start the school year on the right foot—from reviewing your child’s IEP or 504 Plan and making sure staff has the information they need to understand accommodations, monitoring progress, establishing communication, and knowing when to speak up.
You don't have to be a special education expert to be an effective advocate. You just need to know your child, know the plan, ask questions, and be willing to speak up.
Start the school year informed, prepared, and ready to advocate for your child!
5 Aug 2026
Podcast 28- ADHD- It's More Than Being Distracted!
ADHD is about much more than being distracted or hyperactive. In this episode of The 15-Minute Advocate, Special Education Advocate, Arlene Velleman, explains what ADHD really looks like in the classroom, how it affects executive functioning, and what supports students may need to succeed. Learn the difference between common myths and facts, discover practical advocacy tips, and find out what questions to ask at your next IEP or 504 meeting.
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