Mar 31, 2023
There are many students who find it difficult to speak up for what they need. Most often these are students who have learning disabilities, but not exclusively.
Self-advocacy cannot occur without self-awareness. In this episode, I take you through the steps that lead to more self-awareness and building the skills...
Mar 30, 2023
Stigma is real. Students with any disability want to be treated, recognized and viewed as being just as capable as any other student.
In this episode, I break down the reality of college for students with disabilities and bust the myth that just because a student has accommodation, they will be treated differently.
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Ep. 13 Self-Advocacy Week Day 3: Parents afraid their student won't be heard or supported correctly.
Mar 29, 2023
This fear illustrates the concerns that a parent has and may still have about the success of their learning-disabled student. Those fears, anxieties, and concerns don’t go away, and I understand. Mine haven’t, so, I’m right there with you. Yet, those fears can be less intense. When I read this fear as expressed by...
Mar 28, 2023
In this episode, I tackle another common barrier to self-advocacy and requesting accommodations in college: students wanting to be seen as just any other student, not as someone who is disabled. This desire can hinder a student from seeking the accommodations and assistance they need. I give some practical advice and...
Mar 27, 2023
On my Instagram a few months ago, I asked a simple question. “What are you most afraid of regarding your child advocating for their learning disability when they get to college?” There were three answers that seemed to illustrate the most common fears. Other answers fit into the three answers or were variations on...