The Disability Paradox: Unveiling Truths and Challenging Perceptions - with Chris Lynch

Disabled and Proud

Brooke talks to Chris Lynch about topics such as language, the social model, childhood experiences, and the impact of disability on career choices.

Brooke and Chris speak openly and honestly, reflecting on their journey of self-acceptance and navigating the challenges of disability. They also address broader societal issues, emphasising the need for education and inclusion to create a more accepting and accessible world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Brooke and Chris highlight the importance of embracing one's disability and finding strength in personal experiences.
• The conversation showcases the diversity of experiences within the disabled community, with guests sharing personal stories and perspectives on disability, relationships, and career choices. This diversity highlights the individuality and uniqueness of each person's journey.
• Education plays a crucial role in shaping perceptions of disability and promoting inclusion. There's a need for early education on disability to normalise differences and foster acceptance from a young age.
• Technology is allowing for the participation of disabled individuals in the film industry. This innovation represents a significant step towards creating more inclusive and accessible opportunities for disabled filmmakers and professionals.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think one of the things where, especially my whole thought process in really analysing this has been from a place of the difference that I have with my disability over others and the considerations that I have to make in terms of my own safety."

"Kids are naturally so curious."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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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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