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IEPs and Print Disabilities

National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

What is an IEP and why would my child need one?

Navigating the special education system can feel overwhelming, especially when you're advocating for a child with a print disability, which may include visual, physical, or reading disabilities such as dyslexia. Join a panel featuring an education attorney, a parent advocate, and a dyslexia specialist who will explain what an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is, what it is not, and how it differs from a Section 504 Plan. The discussion will also explore when families should consider working with an educational advocate and what that support can look like throughout the process. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to better understand your rights and options, this program will provide practical information to help you advocate with confidence.

This is a moderated discussion with panelists.

About the Presenter: The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress, administers a free national library program that provides braille and recorded materials to people who cannot see regular print or handle print materials. Established by an Act of Congress in 1931 to serve blind adults, the program was expanded in 1952 to include children, in 1962 to provide music materials, in 1966 to include individuals with other physical disabilities that prevent reading regular print, and in 2016 to permit NLS to provide refreshable braille displays. Congress funds the NLS program annually, and books and materials are mailed for free to the Blind or Handicapped through a separate appropriation to the United States Postal Service. NLS service is provided directly by a network of cooperating libraries funded through a combination of state, local, and/or federal sources.

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