Regulation Station: They Said I Couldn't. So I Did

In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by writer, speaker, photographer, and paraeducator Michelle Steiner to discuss invisible disabilities, self-advocacy, and challenging the limits other people place on us.Michelle shares her journey growing up with a learning disability and the many times she was told she would never attend university, become a published writer, or achieve her goals. Together, Becca and Michelle explore disability stigma, accommodations, education, and the importance of believing in yourself when others doubt your potential. In this episode: Living with an invisible disability  Overcoming low expectations and stigma  Self-advocacy in education and adulthood  Disability accommodations and accessibility  Finding confidence through writing and storytelling  Supporting students with disabilities  The importance of representation  Redefining success on your own terms Guest:Michelle Steiner is a writer, speaker, photographer, paraeducator, and creator of Michelle's Mission, a blog where she shares her experiences living with a learning disability while advocating for disability awareness and inclusion.🚂 Subscribe now to hear future episodes.🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com🌐 Learn more about the network at AutisticCulturePodcastNetwork.com🎙️ Executive Producers: Amy Burns, Anamaria B Call, Andrew Banner, Anna Goodson, Ashley Apelzin, Audrea Volker, Ben Coulson, Brian Churcek, Cappy Hamper, Carley Biblin, Charlene Deva, Chloe Cross, Clay Duhigg, Clayton Oliver, Danny Dunn, Daria Brown, David Garrido, Emily Burgess, Eric Crane, Erik Stenerud, Fiona Baker, Grace Norman, Helen Shaddock, Jaimie Collins, Jason Killian, Jen Unruh, Jennifer Carpenter, Julia Tretter, Kathie Watson-Gray, Kenneth Knowles, Kira Cotter, Kristine Lang, Kyle Raney, Llew P Williams, Laura Alvarado, Laura De Vito, Laura Provonsha, Lily George, Nelly Darmi, Nigel Rogers, Rachel Miller, Tim Scott, Tyler Kunz, Victoria Steed, Yanina Wood.🎧 Producers: AJ Knight, Bobby Simon, Da Kovac, Eleanor Collins, Emily Griffiths, Hannah Hughes, Jennifer Kemp, Jonas Fløde, Kate F, Katie N Benitez, Kendra Murphy, Lisa Dennys, Logan Wall, Louise Lomas, Melissa Nance, Nicola Owen, Rebecka Johansson, Sam Morris, Sarah Hannah Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.