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This blog post is shared with the permission of my PhD supervisor, who was part of these conversations. I had disability accommodations for a PhD milestone this year. It’s not something I’ve opted for often (or for a while), and it ended up being a positive experience. A colleague who was encouraging me from the…
One of my favourite leadership roles has been one with a remit that included (but wasn’t limited to) bringing my lived experience of disability and neurodivergence to the table. It wasn’t my only responsibility, and my expertise was recognised as going well beyond my lived experience, but its value and opportunity for impact were made…
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I had a conversation last year where someone asked me about the impact of career progression on accessibility and inclusion. Separately, I was also asked whether being open about disability and neurodivergence had left me feeling like I could be more myself. They were interesting and challenging prompts, especially since I work and research across…
I rarely talk openly about being Autistic. As a multiply neurodivergent and disabled person, I’m proud of my wonderfully nuanced Autistic brain, yet also acutely aware of the risks and assumptions that come with disclosing. I’ve stepped into new roles and experiences this year, so I’ve been somewhat reflective about my experience of leadership as…