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 Photo by Annie Uyehara You Have the I.D.E.A. workshop By Annie Uyehara             It may feel easier to negotiate a maze than it is for a parent to obtain the rights for their child with disabilities.           Sandy Schroeder is hoping to make this an easier journey. In August, she’s launching “You Have the I.D.E.A.” which is a series of 12 workshops that will allow parents of children with disabilities to connect while also teaching them how to make an education plan for their child that is informed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IDEA is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.           Schroeder was inspired to do the workshop after completing a 20 week diverse leadership training through Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI), designed to empower people to create a better world for