Brooke joins a heartfelt and engaging conversation with members of People First, Keeley, Craven, Luke, Shannon, and others. The discussion delves into their experiences living with disabilities, highlighting their resilience, achievements, and the importance of support systems like People First.

The guests share personal stories, discuss misconceptions about disabilities, and express their pride in the work they do, including advocacy, podcasting, and community initiatives. They also demonstrate the strong bonds and sense of family within the group, emphasising the value of friendship and support in navigating life with disabilities. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The members of People First are proud of their work and accomplishments, emphasising the importance of positivity and self-confidence.
• People First provides a supportive and inclusive environment for adults with learning disabilities, offering various activities and services such as advocacy, social nights, and podcasting.
• The podcasting activities at People First have been impactful, featuring interviews with notable guests and providing a platform for self-expression and empowerment.
• The organisation values professional boundaries and social connections, creating a sense of family and support among its members.
• The members expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share their stories and experiences, highlighting the positive impact of collaboration and mutual support within the community.

BEST MOMENTS

"I find some new things quite difficult to learn, but sometimes I find it very useful. Most times I find it very useful and not too difficult." 

"It's important because everything for adults who come with learning disabilities Sometimes, there are those, I mean, I'm really good with hearing, and there are some that might not feel comfy about working in a big noisy establishment." 

"I like being in the broadcast room with the guys themselves. But for me, I like sitting behind the desk knowing I can make a change for other people and go home and tell other people what I've actually done day by day." 

"My motto is, always think positive." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878

HOST BIO

Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 

The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 

Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 

As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!