advocating for myself: Recent Episodes
yazi ashley
my name is yasmin wilson. i am a 21 year old writer and journalist. i am autistic and have a condition called ehlers danlos syndrome- which is a connective tissue disorder which affects my collagen. this means i easily dislocate and have issues with my organs.
my ambitions lie in advocation for people like me, as well as creating content that a younger me would have loved to have seen.
hello!
sorry for the short break between posts. in this episode I break down my personal experience with applying for benefits as a disabled person in the UK, as well as sharing some tips to think of when applying and pointing out some of the many flaws in the system.
as always let me know if you enjoy via my website which has all my links (yaziashley.com)
yazi x
dealing with burnout can be difficult, especially with a disability or neurodivergence. this little episode is all about how I get myself through these times and reflect on the idea of toxic productivity.
hello! welcome to the first episode of 'advocating for myself'. it's calm, chatty and there to take you through mobility aids and their stigma.
hiya, this is just a little introduction to my podcast, all about the world of disability!