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Podcast: Don't IEP Alone.
Episode: From Phone Calls to Handwritten Letters: Tips to Make Legislators Listen on Issues
Description: Welcome back to the Don't IEP Alone podcast with Lisa Lightner! In today’s episode, Lisa dives into the importance of contacting your representatives—even if you sometimes feel like your voice won’t make a difference. Drawing from her own advocacy experiences and conversations with legislators, Lisa explains why it’s crucial for constituents to reach out, share their stories, and hold elected officials accountable, even in districts where the odds seem stacked against you. She also shares actionable tips on how to increase the impact of your outreach—whether through heartfelt phone calls, orig...