Undivided: Supporting Parents Raising Kids with Disabilities

02/22/2026

Joining Undivided means support in all forms, including the guidance you need to seek the services and financial help you and your family deserve.

Having a child with a disability is stressful enough as it is. Let us help.

Join today at https://undivided.io/app/join

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02/21/2026

Before ➡️ 3 coffee refills, 47 sticky notes, and a mild existential crisis over my child’s IEP.

After ➡️ One place. A clear plan. Confidence walking into the meeting.

What would you do to help make your child's IEP be the one your child needs and deserves? Meet the IEP Assistant; built to help families understand and prepare for complex IEPs — including goals, services, accommodations, and modifications.

Join for free at https://www.undivided.io/iep-assistant/ and upload your child's IEP to get started today!

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Page 1: Messy desktop covered in papers, a notebook, glasses, a full cup of coffee, IEP meeting notes, a plant, and a laptop with Welcome, Undivided Parent on the screen; the wall behind the desk has a calendar, a corkboard, and sticky notes.

Page 2: Same desktop, same cup of coffee, plant, and a clean spiral notebook with a pen. On the laptop screen is the Undivided IEP Assistant. The wall behind has only the corkboard.

02/21/2026

Most children with disabilities receive therapies at school, in clinics, or at home to support their education and overall development. But when a child’s mental health or medical needs require a level of care that can’t be met in those settings, families may need to consider residential placement. In this video, Non-Attorney Education Advocate Hadassah Lynn Foster, Education Consultant and Director of Healthy Minds Consulting Kelly Rain Collin, Senior Staff Attorney at Learning Rights Law Center Diana Maltz, and Special Education Attorney Tania Whiteleather explain what residential placement is, when it may be appropriate, and how it works within the special education system.

For more insights on Residential Placement, visit: https://undivided.io/resources/3690

02/20/2026

Dr. Caitlin Solone breaks down a common myth—that students with significant support needs must keep pace with the general education curriculum to be included. She explains why an adapted curriculum isn’t lowering expectations, but rather creating meaningful access so all students can thrive in an inclusive classroom.

02/20/2026

There are a lot of placement options in an IEP, and figuring out what’s right for your child can feel overwhelming (and often super emotional), especially if you and the IEP team don’t see eye to eye. If you’re weighing options, asking questions, or wondering whether your child’s current placement is the right fit, we’re here to help you make sense of it all. Check out this week's newsletter for more, including our brand-new articles about independent study and residential placement!

If you’re weighing options or wondering whether your child’s current IEP placement is the right fit, we’re here to help you make sense of it all.

02/19/2026

IEP meetings love a good acronym… but when it comes to placement, it really comes down to one big idea: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

There isn’t just one option — there’s a whole continuum. And your child deserves the placement that meets their needs and keeps them included as much as possible. 💛

Save this for your next IEP meeting so you can follow along when the team starts talking SAI, SDC, or pull-out services.

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A vertical graphic titled “Continuum of Educational Placements” displays a layered, pyramid-style chart showing school placement options from least restrictive to most restrictive. The top section reads “Least Restrictive Environment – A regular classroom with a general education teacher.” Below are progressively more restrictive placements: regular classroom with accommodations or modifications; regular classroom with pull-out services; separate classroom (all students have IEPs); separate school (all students have disabilities); home education options; and most restrictive environments such as residential or institutional care. The Undivided logo and website appear at the bottom.

02/18/2026

"This is just how we do it" is not a legal justification. 🚩

When you’re sitting at the IEP table, it’s easy to feel like a guest in the room rather than an equal member of the team. But "standard operating procedure" should never override the Individualized part of an Individualized Education Program.

If you hear these phrases, it’s time to dig deeper. Save this post for your child's n ext IEP meeting!

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Page one: Pale pink background with “IEP Red Flags and What to Do About them, Because ‘that’s just how we do it!’ isn’t cutting it!’ in black text, above a red and grey icon of a red flag and grey paper. Undivided logo in upper left. Corner; black swipe arrow in lower right.

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Page four: Pale purple background behind seven rows of purple text. “They say: “A special day class is less restrictive than gen ed with a 1:1 aide.” is the top four rows. Undivided logo in upper left corner; in lower right.

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02/17/2026

The Team: "Wow, you really came prepared with the knowledge and data today!"

Me: "You don't have to tell me. I was there." 😎

Alrighty then! Walk into every IEP meeting with this level of confidence by using Undivided's new IEP Assistant tool!

Sign up at https://undivided.io/resources/3609 today!

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02/17/2026

Ali Steers, MA, CCC-SLP, and Elizabeth Burnett Rossi, PhD, join us to talk about why literacy matters for kids who use AAC. They explain why every AAC system should include access to an alphabet and how reading and writing can be taught in ways that actually fit your child’s needs. They also share why AAC shouldn’t just be for answering questions in class—it should help your child fully participate, express themselves, and be known for who they are. Because literacy isn’t extra. It’s essential!

For more expert resources, visit: https://undivided.io

02/16/2026

Undivided Navigators Jessica and Elizabeth spent Valentine’s weekend at the Club 21 Resource Fair — connecting with families, sharing resources, and spreading a whole lot of kindness💕

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Elizabeth (left) and Jessica (right) stand side by side against a white brick wall, both wearing black Undivided t-shirts with a bright green logo. Elizabeth has straight, light blonde hair and glasses, layered over a white long-sleeve shirt. Jessica has short, curly dark hair and is wearing a navy jacket over her Undivided shirt. They face the camera with relaxed smiles.

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Elizabeth (left) and Jessica (right) pose behind the Undivided booth at the resource fair. Large vertical banners behind them describe Undivided’s services, including help with providers, public benefits, and IEPs. The red table in front of them displays a laptop showing the Undivided platform, stacks of brochures, QR code cards, pens, and small giveaway items organized across the table.

02/16/2026

When you’re in it every day, it’s hard to see everything clearly. An outside perspective can help uncover gaps in supports and services—and open new possibilities.

02/15/2026

The IEP Assistant was built for one clear purpose: so families can review their IEP in a clear, structured way.

It organizes goals, services, accommodations, and modifications, and highlights areas that may need closer attention — so you know what needs clarification and strengthening.

Try out the IEP assistant today at https://www.undivided.io/iep-assistant/

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A light grid-style background with bold text at the top that reads, “Walk into your child’s IEP meeting feeling prepared!” Below, smaller text introduces Undivided’s IEP Assistant and lists what it helps with: goals, services, accommodations, and modifications. On the right is a photo of a parent and child sitting together on a couch using a laptop. Overlaid is a screenshot of the IEP Assistant interface showing recommendations for an IEP, with a HIPAA-compliant badge. At the bottom, text reads, “Included with Undivided membership—free trial and then $9/month. Visit the link in the caption to get started!” The Undivided logo appears on the graphic.