Cerebral Palsy, Occupational Therapy and Blogging
- I have lived experience of Cerebral Palsy which affects all 4 limbs and my speech (this being the short explanation of course).
- I am a disabled activist and writer of the blog Not So Terrible Palsy which I have used to make sense of my journey as a disabled occupational therapy student and now qualified occupational therapist.
- An ambassador for CP Teens UK.
- A founding member of AbleOTUK a support network for occupational therapists with lived experienced of disability.
- Last month I was named a Rising Star in the #DisabilityPower100 publication.
Aim:
The aim of the presentation is to address how blogging has allowed me to reflect on the ableism I have faced as a disabled occupational therapy graduate and how this has activated my desire to reach my full potential.
Objectives:
1. The purpose of this session is to learn about my experiences from service user to practitioner.
2. To learn about the support mechanisms I used to enabled me to overcome both external and internal ableism.
3. To identify the crucial role my disability plays in supporting my career in the profession.
OT for BPD 