Voices of Empowered Parents Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Julie M. Lane, Ed.D.
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to the Empowered Parents Podcast; a place where families, educators, and advocates come together to support children with disabilities and the parents who champion them.</p>
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Publishing Since
3/9/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 26, 2026
Progress Monitoring Matters More Than You Think | Special Education Tip #7
<p>Receiving services is important—but understanding whether those services are working is essential.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Julie M. Lane explains why progress monitoring matters in special education and how measurable data helps families make informed decisions.</p><p>Vague updates are not enough. Parents have the right to understand how progress is being measured, how often data is collected, and whether interventions are effective.</p><p>Services alone do not guarantee outcomes. Progress does.</p><p>Learn more at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://empoweringparentsnetwork.org">empoweringparentsnetwork.org</a> and join the EPN Collective community.</p><p>#SpecialEducation #ProgressMonitoring #IEPGoals #IDEA #ParentAdvocacy #EducationalSupport #JulieMLane #EmpoweringParentsNetwork #SpecialNeedsParenting #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusiveEducation #VoicesOfEmpoweredParents #StudentProgress #EducationMatters #ParentEmpowerment</p>
July 19, 2026
Finding Hope in the Journey: Faith, Advocacy, & the Strength of Autism Moms | Tiara Brown
<p>In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents, Julie M. Lane welcomes Tiara Brown, autism mom, healthcare professional, and founder of a Faith & Autism platform dedicated to encouraging families navigating special needs journeys. Tiara shares her experiences raising her eight-year-old son with autism, intellectual disability, and childhood apraxia of speech while balancing work, caregiving, advocacy, and her own well-being. Together, they discuss resilience, faith, AAC communication, celebrating small victories, and finding hope through life's challenges. This heartfelt conversation reminds parents that they are not alone and that strength, purpose, and joy can be found even in difficult seasons.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/faith.autism.journey_">Instagram</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/tlbrown26">Store</a></p>
July 12, 2026
Consent Is Powerful - And You Have the Right to Say No | Special Education Tip #6
<p>Consent is powerful - and you have the right to say no.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Julie M. Lane discusses informed consent in special education and why parents should never feel pressured to make immediate decisions.</p><p>Under IDEA, your consent is required for important parts of the special education process, including evaluations and placement. You have the right to ask questions, review documents, and take the time you need before signing.</p><p>Your signature is not just paperwork. It is a safeguard.</p><p>Learn more at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://empoweringparentsnetwork.org">empoweringparentsnetwork.org</a> and join the EPN Collective community for additional support and resources.</p><p>#SpecialEducation #ParentRights #IDEA #InformedConsent #ParentAdvocacy #IEP #JulieMLane #EmpoweringParentsNetwork #EducationalRights #SpecialNeedsParenting #DisabilityAdvocacy #ParentSupport #VoicesOfEmpoweredParents #InclusiveEducation #EducationMatters</p>
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<p>Welcome to the Empowered Parents Podcast; a place where families, educators, and advocates come together to support children with disabilities and the parents who champion them.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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