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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 23 MIN

Chapter 8 Conversation – Redefining Learning: How I Advocated for My Success | 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, 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.📖 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, 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 pare...

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