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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 14 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They discuss Katey’s journey of self-acceptance and overcoming self-doubt while pursuing the Art and Design program at UW-Stout. Katey shares the challenges of transitioning to a larger college environment, forming strong connections with roommates, and learning to embrace her dyslexia. The conversation also highlights the importance of utilizing disability services, requesting accommodations like extra test time and note-taking, and carrying advocacy skills from school into the workplace. This episode encourages students and young adults to embrace their learning differences and use their voice to create success.

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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, dive into Chapter 13 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They explore the pivotal moments that shaped Katey’s college decision, including advice from her Great Aunt Lynn, navigating peer influence, and the impact of a tour guide who helped her see the college in a new light. Katey shares how this experience taught her the value of being open to new possibilities, the importance of disability services, and the role of a strong support system in school and work environments. This conversation offers insight and encouragement for students and parents facing major educational decisions.

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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 12 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They discuss the pivotal role of teachers in helping students advocate for themselves, highlighting the encouragement Katey received from Mrs. D during a vulnerable moment in school. Katey shares how writing a letter about her foreign language requirement shaped her mindset toward self-advocacy, the importance of having allies in education, and practical steps students and parents can take to ensure their rights are respected. This conversation emphasizes how educators, parents, and students can work together to create supportive learning environments where advocacy thrives.

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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 11 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They discuss the challenges students face in embracing accommodations during high school, the balance between independence and support, and how using an IEP can make a tangible difference in academic performance. Katey shares strategies for testing oneself with and without accommodations, highlights the importance of self-advocacy, and offers guidance for teachers and parents on helping students understand and confidently use their learning supports. This conversation empowers students to recognize the value of accommodations while developing the skills to advocate for their own learning needs.

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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 10 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They discuss Katey’s first job and the invaluable lessons it taught her about leadership, responsibility, and independence. From being trusted with new responsibilities to learning time management and accountability, Katey reflects on how these experiences built her confidence and prepared her for future challenges. This conversation emphasizes the connection between work experiences, self-advocacy, and developing skills that extend beyond the workplace into all areas of life.

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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, dive into Chapter 9 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They explore how creativity, thinking outside the box, and hands-on experiences—like welding at a young age—helped Katey build confidence, overcome challenges, and develop her advocacy skills. Katey shares strategies for identifying strengths and areas for improvement, offers guidance for students and parents navigating learning differences, and emphasizes the importance of being more than your disability. This conversation inspires listeners to embrace creativity, hands-on learning, and self-advocacy to shape their own path.

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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, dive into Chapter 8 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They explore the challenges Katey faced during classroom reading sessions, the anxiety and stress of struggling with traditional learning methods, and the importance of involving children in their own IEP or 504 meetings. Katey shares how technology, like audiobooks, transformed her relationship with reading and offers practical advice for parents advocating for their child’s learning needs. This conversation highlights the power of parental support, self-advocacy, and confidence-building strategies for students with learning differences.

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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 7 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They dive into the pivotal middle school moment that shaped Katey’s confidence and taught her the power of using her voice. Katey reflects on how nervousness, teasing, and supportive guidance contributed to building resilience, and they share practical steps listeners can take to grow their own confidence. This conversation emphasizes the importance of facing challenges, leaning on support, and recognizing turning points that can transform self-esteem and personal growth.

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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 6 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They discuss the challenges Katey faced transitioning from elementary to middle school while navigating a learning disability, the impact of supportive mentors like Coach K on both her athletic and personal growth, and the fear of being “found out” by peers and teachers. This conversation also highlights Katey’s journey toward self-acceptance and advocacy, demonstrating how sports and perseverance can help children build confidence and embrace their unique abilities.

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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, dive into Chapter 5 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They discuss the moment Lynn realized Katey’s reading struggles were more than typical childhood challenges and the emotional journey of navigating guilt while advocating for her child. This conversation also explores the process of creating an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the importance of parental involvement in schools, and strategies for speaking up in the face of resistance. They share insights on societal changes needed to support children with learning disabilities and offer encouragement for parents and caregivers advocating for their children in any setting.

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