In this episode of the Pathmakers series, I speak with Erika Butters from Volition about all things supported decision-making. Volition is a social enterprise creating smart and simple technology to empower disabled people as decision makers in their own lives.Erika has been busy creating a shiny new app she refers to as a preference bank. It's designed to store information about people's preferences and choices, assisting in effective supported decision-making.This is such an exciting innovation and a must listen if you have any whānau with a disability. You can download the app from the website (it's not in the app or play store as it's designed for any device)Volition | a tool for supported decision making
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Pathmakers - Ep 01 - Chanelle
In this first episode of the new 'Pathmakers' series, I interview Chanelle Moriah, the award-winning author of 'I am Autistic' and 'This is ADHD'. She also works for Autism NZ in research and advocacy. We talk about what it was like to get her diagnosis, how she has been able to overcome mental health challenges and what it was like to publish her books. The 'Pathmakers' series focuses on people who are paving the way within the disability sector in areas such as innovation, advocacy, support services and more. Most will have lived experience of disability or extensive experience in the sector.
In this bonus episode, created for Youth Broadcasting Week, we hear from three young people who have a sibling with a disability. Firstly, Meredith's son Emerson does a 'takeover' and interviews her. Then in the second half of the show we hear a fun and insightful kōrero with Cassia and Jentzen, two young people who have a sister with an intellectual disability, autism, adhd and epilepsy.
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Episode 9 - Meet the parents - Talia
Talia joined me over zoom from Christchurch to share her story about what life has been life raising a child who developed epilepsy from an early age. Now 15, her daughter has been diagnosed with autism, intellectual disability and ADHD.We talk about the journey from the medical world to disability and then mental health. This a raw conversation of what it feels like to be a Mum of a child with complex needs and I'm grateful for Talia's vulnerability in sharing it with us.
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Episode 8- Meet the parents - Judith
In this epsiode I speak to another Wellington Mum, Judith who has a daughter in her 30's with an intellectual disability. It was really interesting to hear her reflect on what life was like initially and how she has adapted and changed with her daughter's needs. We touch on Enabling Good Lives in this episode and if you would like to know more visit the website: The approach of Enabling Good Lives
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