Lipson Advocacy: Educational, Legal and Strategy Specialist

Lipson Advocacy: Educational, Legal and Strategy Specialist Legal consulting, strategy, and training focused on disability rights and inclusive education.

Supporting families, advocates, and organizations to navigate special ed law and build equitable, community-based systems.

Finding mental health treatment for your child can be overwhelming.Many programs have polished marketing, but it’s often...
07/22/2026

Finding mental health treatment for your child can be overwhelming.

Many programs have polished marketing, but it’s often hard to figure out what actually happens once your child walks through the door. What therapeutic approaches do they use? Which kids are grouped together? How much family involvement is there? How do they handle safety, behavior, school, and transitions?

A few years ago, I created this list of questions to help families look beyond the brochure and better understand whether a program is the right fit for their child.

It’s not about finding the “best” program. It’s about asking the right questions so you can make a more informed decision.

I hope it’s helpful to families navigating this process.

https://bit.ly/IOPPHPQues2025

07/15/2026

Really proud of my involvement and this work! Please share this with other Jewish parents 💙💙💙

We’ve had so many registrations! Sign up now! You and your family deserve support as you navigate the future 🥰
07/15/2026

We’ve had so many registrations! Sign up now! You and your family deserve support as you navigate the future 🥰

07/14/2026

The faith communities, including Judaism, lag in creating inclusive opportunities for a variety of reasons. I am proud to be involved in this project that is investing in Jewish families who are creating new paths back to ritual, community, prayer, and JOY!! Applications are open for the second cohort: https://bit.ly/inclusivefutures2026

✨ Wondering what's next for your child or young adult with a disability?Whether they're entering high school, preparing ...
07/10/2026

✨ Wondering what's next for your child or young adult with a disability?
Whether they're entering high school, preparing for graduation, exploring employment or college, or planning for adult life, this workshop is for you.
Join us on Thursday, July 30, for our fourth annual Securing the Future: Vision, Decisions, and Advocacy, a free, one-day workshop (9:00 to 5:00) at UGA's Gwinnett Campus for parents, caregivers, siblings, and other supporters of young adults with disabilities.
✅ Learn practical strategies for navigating the transition to adulthood
✅ Explore supported decision-making and how today's choices shape tomorrow's opportunities
✅ Gain tools to support belonging, community participation, and a meaningful adult life
✅ Connect with experienced advocates and other families
✅ Free lunch and parking provided
🎯 Space is limited! Register by July 24: https://bit.ly/GASTF2026
📍 We hope you'll join us for a day of practical information, thoughtful conversation, and planning for the future.
Co-sponsored by the Georgia Coalition for Equity in Education (GCEE), the Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD) at UGA, and I Decide Georgia at the Georgia Advocacy Office.

It was our pleasure! The room had incredible vibes and engaging conversation! 👏
07/09/2026

It was our pleasure! The room had incredible vibes and engaging conversation! 👏

Summer is in full effect 🔥😎🔆, but it will be back-to-school time 🏫🎒🍎 before you know it! Mark your calendars and make pl...
07/06/2026

Summer is in full effect 🔥😎🔆, but it will be back-to-school time 🏫🎒🍎 before you know it! Mark your calendars and make plans to join I Decide Georgia Georgia Advocacy Office Sangha Unity Network - SUN and ME! on July 30th to kick off the school year with Vision, Decisions, and Advocacy. Get registered now and then enjoy the rest of your summer knowing you'll have the tools you need for an awesome year! https://bit.ly/GASTF2026

Spent the day with the professionals from JF&CS Atlanta presenting a Social Role Valorization training, co-sponsored by ...
06/27/2026

Spent the day with the professionals from JF&CS Atlanta presenting a Social Role Valorization training, co-sponsored by JAccess at Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

The best part is always hearing how people’s thinking shifts. A few comments that stuck with me:

“This was a completely different lens for me to view things from.”

“I now have new ways of relating and understanding.”

“I’m thinking about how I can intentionally hire people in the disability community.”

Thank you to JF&CS, J Access, and everyone who spent the day asking thoughtful questions. Katie Bailey and I are always grateful for the opportunity to teach together.

Looking forward to spending the day with the team at JF&CS Atlanta this week.Katie Bailey and I have been teaching and l...
06/24/2026

Looking forward to spending the day with the team at JF&CS Atlanta this week.

Katie Bailey and I have been teaching and learning together for over 20 years, and we continue to find Social Role Valorization a powerful framework for understanding the experiences of people with disabilities.

We’ll explore key questions about access, opportunity, and how societal expectations shape people’s lives—along with what we can do differently.

I’m grateful for the chance to learn alongside the JF&CS staff and think together about creating better opportunities for the good things in life.

If your organization is interested in these ideas, Katie and I would love to connect.

Students with disabilities need stronger protections, not more bureaucracy.Moving special education oversight and civil ...
06/19/2026

Students with disabilities need stronger protections, not more bureaucracy.

Moving special education oversight and civil rights enforcement out of the U.S. Department of Education is not a solution to the barriers students already face. It risks making it harder for families to know where to turn, harder to get schools to follow the law, and harder to resolve discrimination when it occurs.

GCEE joined organizations nationwide in urging Congress to reject these transfers and preserve the protections students with disabilities rely on.

🔥Disability rights belong in education.🔥 https://bit.ly/4abSOuJ

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