Episode 12 - Annie Crowe - Neuroaccessibility and the SAFE Self Advocacy Method

The Deep Dive Podcast

Summary

In this conversation, Annie Crowe discusses the concept of neuroaccessibility and its importance for neurodivergent individuals. She explains that neuroaccessibility is when the needs of neurodivergent people are specifically considered and products, services, environments, and systems are built or modified to be used by people of all neurotypes. Annie highlights the proactive nature of accessibility compared to accommodations and reasonable adjustments, which are reactive and individualized. She also discusses common barriers to neuroaccessibility, such as sensory overload and communication challenges, and provides strategies for organizations and businesses to modify their systems to be more accessible. Annie emphasizes the role of self-advocacy in gaining neuroaccessibility and introduces her SAFE self-advocacy method. She explains that knowing one's rights enhances self-advocacy and addresses internalized ableism. Annie also emphasizes the importance of community connection in the self-advocacy journey and discusses how neurodivergent individuals can ensure their self-fulfillment needs are met in their personal and professional lives. She provides insights on preparing for and managing setbacks in self-advocacy and shares her inspiration for creating the @Neuroaccess Network, a community focused on empowering neurodivergent individuals to advocate for their needs. Annie concludes by inviting listeners to sign up for her safe self-advocacy masterclass and learn more about neuroaccessibility on her website and social media channels.

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http://www.neuroaccess.com.au
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