In this episode of "Disabled and Proud," host Brooke engages in a heartfelt conversation with Anna Taylor, Chairwoman of the RNIB. A charitiy that specialises in helping to improve the lives of the blind and visually impared. Anna shares her journey of living with sight loss and the challenges she has faced throughout her life. From her early diagnosis of ocular cutaneous albinism to her experiences with prejudice and societal expectations, Anna reflects on the importance of resilience and self-acceptance.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Importance of Supportive Parenting : The discussion highlights the crucial role that supportive parents play in the lives of children with disabilities. The emphasis on resilience, self-worth, and the belief that one can lead a fulfilling life despite challenges is vital for personal development.
Societal Attitudes Towards Disability : There has been a noticeable shift in societal attitudes towards disability over the decades. While progress has been made in terms of awareness and accessibility, significant challenges remain, particularly in areas like employment and healthcare.
Accessibility in Healthcare : The conversation underscores the ongoing issues with accessibility in the healthcare system, particularly regarding the provision of information. Inaccessible medical documents and communication can lead to misunderstandings and inadequate care for individuals with disabilities.
BEST MOMENTS
"There's a very marvellous old-fashioned word. I think it's called something like prespare as opposed to despair. And it means there is hope." - Anna
"I always knew it. It was always talked about. And I was encouraged to do everything in life." - Anna
"If you can't fix it, then shuffle it off." - Anna
VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878
HOST BIO
Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves.
The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational.
Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”.
As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!
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