Steptember: A Fitness Challenge for a Cause

Advocating for Disability Rights in Education

Advice for Young Disabled Advocates

In this episode, disability advocate and Steptember ambassador Sophie Geeves shares her journey from early intervention with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to presenting evidence in Parliament.

She opens up about the role of CPA in her life, what Steptember means to her, why inclusion in education is still a fight, and how she navigates belonging in both disability culture and mainstream society.

Key Moments:

[7:26] Why Steptember is about “movement in all forms” and how funds support babies and families.

[10:12] Transitioning from child to adult services with CPA.

[12:30] Sophie’s experience giving evidence to the NSW Upper House inquiry on education.

[23:31] Her advice for young disabled people finding their voice.

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

In this episode, disability advocate and Steptember ambassador Sophie Geeves shares her journey from early intervention with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to presenting evidence in Parliament.
She opens up about the role of CPA in her life, what Steptember means to her, why inclusion in education is still a fight, and how she navigates belonging in both disability culture and mainstream society.
Key Moments:
[7:26] Why Steptember is about &ldquo;movement in all forms&rdquo; and how funds support babies and families.
[10:12] Transitioning from child to adult services with CPA.
[12:30] Sophie&rsquo;s experience giving evidence to the NSW Upper House inquiry on education.
[23:31] Her advice for young disabled people finding their voice.
Connect with Peta:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke" data-hook="web-link">@petahooke</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-hook="web-link">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com" data-hook="web-link">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-hook="web-link">https://www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com 

 

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.
Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy.&nbsp;Have a question?
Ask Peta on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">Instagram</a>, contact her via the <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com">website </a>or send her an email via <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability.

The I Can't Stand Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Sophie Geeves: Steptember Ambassador on Disability Advocacy, Education, and Culture

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