{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/6a4f773281fe1f64601fdfd0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Regulation Station: They Said I Couldn't. So I Did","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/1783592586543-189139ea-f74f-469f-b7ad-02e47b54fd47.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Regulation Station</em>, 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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>&nbsp;Living with an invisible disability&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Overcoming low expectations and stigma&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Self-advocacy in education and adulthood&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Disability accommodations and accessibility&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Finding confidence through writing and storytelling&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Supporting students with disabilities&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;The importance of representation&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Redefining success on your own terms&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Guest:</p><p>Michelle Steiner is a writer, speaker, photographer, paraeducator, and creator of <em>Michelle's Mission</em>, a blog where she shares her experiences living with a learning disability while advocating for disability awareness and inclusion.</p><p><br></p><p>🚂 Subscribe now to hear future episodes.</p><p>🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at <a href=\"http://autisticcultureplus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePlus.com</strong></a></p><p>🌐 Learn more about the network at <a href=\"https://acpn.base44.app/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePodcastNetwork.com</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Podcast Network"}