What Schools Miss About ADA, Access & the Law

Welcome to Tales from The Epic IEP™ — real stories that are funny, frustrating, and fantastic from the IEP table.In this debut episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®, shares one of the most jaw-dropping meetings she’s ever attended — a story that reminds every parent, teacher, and advocate why facts, not feelings, win meetings.When a three-year-old student with a physical disability was denied access to the playground and told to “prove he was stable,” Karen realized again how far we’ve drifted from the spirit of IDEA and ADA — and why critical thinking matters more than ever.In this episode:When “access” becomes optional — and how ADA really appliesHow to handle district attorneys who act like the “sheriff of special education”Why believing misinformation doesn’t make it true (even if it’s told with authority)The difference between the spirit and letter of the lawWhat happens when leadership passes down wrong informationKaren reminds us: If it’s true, it will be found in the law. And when we make decisions based on accurate information, kiddos win at the highest level.📘 Get the Book — The Epic IEPYour playbook for walking into the IEP/504 table prepared, confident, and clear—plus QR codes to living resources like templates, open records guidance, and training tools.📦 Official Amazon link: The Epic IEP on Amazon [https://amzn.to/4i9guCH] 🎁 Upload your receipt for exclusive bonuses, book club access, and chapter previews: TheEpicIEP.comJoin The Academy —  300+ hours of advocacy training + weekly Q&A sessions: Special Education Academy on Skool Support the show✨ When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody. ✨👩‍⚖️ Hosted by Karen Mayer Cunningham, Advocate & Special Education Boss®Each week, Karen shares real stories, legal insights, and no-nonsense strategies to help you navigate special education with clarity and confidence.👉 Subscribe & never miss an episode — new episodes drop every week!🎓 Join The Academy: Weekly live trainings + 250+ hours of advocacy tools & expert resources🔗 Learn more at The Epic IEP™ Academy  First month free, after that, cancel anytime. 📱 Follow Karen on:TikTok & Instagram: @specialeducationbossYouTube: Special Education Academy🧠 Want to level up your advocacy game?Check out the Advocate's Bookshelf — a curated collection of must-have tools, guides, and legal references every special education advocate should own. From federal code to diagnostic manuals, these are the essentials that help you advocate with clarity and confidence.📚 Browse now: https://amzn.to/3RiQPLl(As an Amazon Associate, Karen may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you.)Because when...