What you need to know about the IEP process with Vicki Christensen

Brad
Mar 6
2 min read

Release date: March 9, 2026

Do you have questions about the IEP process or even what an IEP is? You are not alone. Thankfully, my guest this episode can help. Vicki Christensen is an experienced, certified IEP advocate. As she describes in her forthcoming book – Uniquely, Fully, Enough: The Neurodivergent Parenting Journey, a Memoir and Handbook – Vicki has seen it all as a parent and as a professional. She and I discuss some of what she has learned and how you can apply the lessons to the kids in your life. More information about Vicki, Blue Glasses Advocacy, and Uniquely, Fully, Enough: The Neurodivergent Parenting Journey, a Memoir and Handbook is below.

Biography of Vicki Christensen

Founder of Blue Glasses Advocacy and mother of a 21 year-old with global developmental delays who proudly wears blue glasses, Vicki Christensen empowers parents with the knowledge and tools to navigate disability rights and is passionate about advocating for families through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.

She holds a Special Education Advocacy Certificate from the University of San Diego, is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) and co-founded the Special Education Advisory Committee In her local school district. She was also awarded the North County Consortium for Special Education 2023 Collaborative Parent Award and organizes inclusive community events.

Vicki supports parents and guardians of students in special education by providing effective advocacy strategies to foster positive, collaborative relationships at school. Her work, both in advocacy and in parenting, combines expertise, empathy, and firsthand insight, making her uniquely qualified to guide and inspire families navigating the challenges and triumphs of raising a neurodivergent child.

Vicki resides in San Diego with her husband, two sons, and golden retriever where she is deeply connected to the special-needs community.