Ep 17 - A Different Kind of Brilliance: Disability as Creative Force

17/06/2025 31 min Episodio 17
Ep 17 - A Different Kind of Brilliance: Disability as Creative Force

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Creativity and disability go hand-in-hand.Navigating a world that was not built for you requires creative thinking every single day to overcome obstacles, from opening a jar to taking notes in class to accessing a building or transportation. People with disabilities are full of creative solutions and workarounds for any number of problems we face.In today's episode, I’m talking about the creative thinking and solutions that have helped me live a self-determined life.Listen to the full episode to hear:How I learned to anticipate challenges of access and opportunity and make adjustments or request accommodationsHow using a scooter for mobility requires daily creativity in navigating my environmentCreative solutions I’ve found to retain autonomy and freedom, even with diminished mobilityWhy the creativity and innovation of people with disabilities is its own kind of brillianceLearn more about Molly KennedyMolly Kennedy Consulting

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