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How Iowa Families Can Apply for Medicaid Waiver Services

By Ashley Traylor

How Iowa Families Can Apply for Medicaid Waiver Services

If you have ever thought, “We need help at home, we need support beyond school, we need a BREAK,” you are not alone.

In Iowa, Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers can help cover supports that keep kids safe and supported, and help them live at home with their families.

One big catch: the...

01.02.2026 12:33 PM - Comment(s)
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From Hot Mess to Head of the Table: How IEP Emotions Turned Me Into an Advocate

By Ashley Traylor

From Hot Mess to Head of the Table: How IEP Emotions Turned Me Into an Advocate
The first time I sat in my child’s IEP meeting, I thought I was ready...until emotion took over. Here’s how that moment turned me from a “hot mess” parent into a confident, informed advocate, and how you can do the same.
10.18.2025 06:04 PM - Comment(s)
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Advocacy Beyond the Table: Fighting for Families and Systems Alike

By Ashley Traylor

Advocacy Beyond the Table: Fighting for Families and Systems Alike
The first time I sat in my child’s IEP meeting, I thought I was ready...until emotion took over. Here’s how that moment turned me from a “hot mess” parent into a confident, informed advocate, and how you can do the same.
10.18.2025 02:40 PM - Comment(s)
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The Hidden Toll: What Statistics Reveal About the Health and Wellness of Mothers Raising a Child with a Disability

By Ashley Traylor

The Hidden Toll: What Statistics Reveal About the Health and Wellness of Mothers Raising a Child with a Disability
Choosing The Right Advocate: Private Special Education Advocates vs. State-Funded Options
07.30.2025 12:28 AM - Comment(s)
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Choosing the Right Advocate: Private Special Education Advocates vs. State-Funded Options

By Ashley Traylor

Choosing the Right Advocate: Private Special Education Advocates vs. State-Funded Options
Choosing The Right Advocate: Private Special Education Advocates vs. State-Funded Options
07.19.2025 05:02 PM - Comment(s)
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