Scott talks with Brooke about the use of the term disability and his own journey with, as he describes it, the most common conditions that very few people have heard of, FNDHe discusses the journey to being diagnosed and the groups and people who helped him the most. They also discuss inclusivity and the importance of flexibility for businesses through understanding that everyone is unique and individual in their needs.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
A lot of people see the word disability as a dirty word but it’s not, don’t be afraid of using it
There is no business in the world that is totally inclusive, as a business it’s about being as inclusive and flexible as you can at a given time
If you stand by when you see something that’s wrong you are part of the problem
Having an umbrella term like disability is positive in bringing everyone together, the gatekeeper is only ever in your mind and what you accept
Your life can always change so you don’t hold back in life
If you are diagnosed look for other FND groups, they will be the people who will be able to help you more than any doctor
Just because one person experiences it in a particular way it doesn’t mean the next person will have the same experience
There is a massive difference between resting and stopping and when you are resting you can have some of your best ideas
BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s probably one of the most common conditions that very few people have heard of’ ‘We all go through this journey of accepting disability’‘With disability there is not one size that fits all, everyone is very individual ‘
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ABOUT THE HOSTDisabled 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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