#70 - Do This Not That

How can we best come alongside individuals with differing abilities? Are we unknowingly offensive or even oppressive? Angela West, self advocate, tells us. Angela is a woman in her 30’s with cerebral palsy. She holds a masters degree, was a Senate Health Education Labor and pensions committee intern, studied at Virginia Partners in Policymaking, and is a former therapeutic recreation activity leader. Using an augmentative communication device as well as her own voice with an interpreter, Angela answers two questions: 1) What are we unknowingly doing as parents, providers, and supporters of individuals with disabilities that may come across as disrespectful? 2) What types of things did Angela’s parents and supporters do well when she was young to bring her to a place of accomplishment as an adult? Related Episodes: Ep. 69: Self Determination with Karrie Shogren from March 2018 Ep. 49 & 50: Person Centered Planning with Erin Sheldon from September 2018 Ep. 28: A Student's Perspective with Jessica from February 2018