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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 20 MIN

Chapter 12 Conversation – A Teacher’s Impact: How Mrs. D Showed Me the Power of Advocacy | 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 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.📖 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/ 

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