I'm a human navigating a world not designed for me. It's tough but so am I.
I'm a sports fanatic. I coach football. I am a college student. I am a total foodie.
I am an advocate. I am all about equity. I hold people to account. I speak up.
I have dreams of living a big and full life, dreams of travelling, dreams of achieving my ambitions. Big, big dreams...
But life is for living, not dreaming. Dream big, live bigger!
"Setting goals is the first step into turning the invisible into the visible." - Tony Robbins
Fix the system for disabled young people to reverse the ‘everything is a fight’ mentality we have.
Celebrate our abilities and be proud to be part of a diverse and exciting community.
Make daily life better for young people with disabilities and their families and have more positive life stories.
"I choose not to place "DIS", in my ability." - Robert M Hense
Using youth voice to get the cogs turning in the system so disabled young people can thrive on a level playing field with their peers.
Speaking up for disabled young people to educate, empower and motivate them to live the lives they deserve.
Influencing and challenging the thinking of decision-makers and stakeholders locally and nationally.
Whatever things you go through, you stay true to who you are and your core values. - Sophie Gregoire Trudeau
True understanding of equity is the only way to get things right for everyone. There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution. We need a flexible, common sense approach to meeting our needs.
Co-production is essential right from policy making to a young person taking ownership of how their support is delivered. We need choice and control over our lives. Listen to us.
We have many strengths and high aspirations that should not be overshadowed by our needs. Never assume ‘we can’t; never assume ‘we can’. Ask the question.
Change might not always be the answer. Look at what's not working and see how it can be fixed.
#getthecogsturning
We didn’t choose our disabilities; we didn’t ask for it to be hard; we shouldn’t be made to feel like ‘a problem to be fixed’ or that we are ‘costing society too much money’.
Families need support from the very beginning. Transitions should not feel like a cliff edge. Preparation for Adulthood is vital and needs to be at the heart of everything, not a tokenistic add-on. Departments need to work together to jointly commission services.
Unlock the power to create positive change. Book BiGR for your event. Be the catalyst to help amplify young voices. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
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