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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 17 MIN

Chapter 11 Conversation – Testing My Limits: The Power of Accommodations | Embracing Your Different Ability®

from The Different Ability® Podcast · host Katey Fortun

Send us Fan MailIn 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.📖 Buy the book, Embracing Your Different Ability®: [Book link]🎥 Watch additional chapter questions on YouTube HERE! 🌐 Learn more about the book and bonus resources: [Website link]Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/ 

Send us Fan Mail 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 gu...

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