Is All Special Ed Created Equal?
A Conversation About Access to Equitable Education in Tennessee with Mercedes Lawson
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 12
After nine years working as a Special Education teacher, Mercedes Lawson knew she wanted to make a bigger difference. She realized that not every student had access to an equitable education, so she started her own company to help parents and students find success on their own.
In this episode, Mercedes talks to host Liz Durham about issues with government funding and how it is distributed in Tennessee, why staffing matters, and why teachers need to be advocates for their students. She shares her experience growing up with a sibling with disabilities and working alongside her mother to support their community.
Her company A.C.C.E.S.S, Advocacy & Consultation Center for Educational Student Supports, provides advocacy services, IEP consultation, tutoring, and homeschool support at an affordable rate.
To learn more about Mercedes and A.C.C.E.S.S., use the links below.
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Being Different with Liz Durham is a Palm Tree Pod Co. production