Chapter 14 Conversation – Embracing Dyslexia and Building My Dream at UW-Stout | Embracing Your Different Ability®

Send us Fan MailIn 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.📖 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/