In this episode of the “Outrageous and Vulnerable Podcast”, Cynthia Coupe interviews Frank Menhams. Frank is a social worker and long time disability rights advocate. Frank details his experience working with students and families as they set up IEPs (Individualized Education Plan) and the importance of advocacy during this process, especially from the students involved. Cynthia and Frank have experience as parents of a student with an IEP and share about their own journeys. This episode includes advice for parents and will help listeners understand their rights and responsibilities and throughout this process.

*SELPA: Special Education Local Plan Areas 

For more information on Frank and Cynthia, please see their business website www.OARSInc.com