92 - Katie Selby on the Importance of Learning Self-Advocacy as a Person with a Learning Disability

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In today’s episode Lois speaks with Katie Selby, paraeducator and advocate, on her experience of growing up with a learning disability.

During the conversation we discuss Katie’s schooling and college education, how she learned to self-advocate and how she teaches that important skill to the students with whom she now works.

We also talk about the book Katie has started writing, that was inspired by her reading of Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen by Nina G.

And, of course, I jump at the chance to learn a little about Katie’s adorable rescue dogs, Barney and Fred, who have their own Facebook page.

Reach out to Katie at: Instagram: https://instagram.com/collegematerialgirl?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100047780778306&mibextid=haYZDX

Fred and Barney’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/manyadventuresofbarneyandfred?mibextid=ZbWKwL

I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker

This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com

Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.
14 Nov 2023 English South Africa Society & Culture · Non-Profit

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