33 min
Episode 27 – Jerome Etteridge – Mr E – becoming the “face of autism” in Australia! Labelling The Disabling
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- Society & Culture
On this episode Carol and Ed meet the incredible Jerome Etteridge. Jerome is a vibrant young man on a mission to succeed at whatever he turns his mind to. At a young age he already has an impressive resume in education, sports, work and entrepreneurial pursuits. Jerome has a goal to become the “face of autism” in Australia by normalising autism and the experience of being on the spectrum. Through lots of deeply personal anecdotes we hear how Jerome uses an open approach and sense of humour to break down the barriers to inclusion. Jerome now works in the school system supporting students with autism.
Jerome welcomes interactions and conversation about disability and uses his lived experience to support others with and without disability to develop and evolve their understanding of the benefits of diversity and inclusion.
Check out Jerome’s website: Motivational Talk - JeromeEtteridge
On this episode Carol and Ed meet the incredible Jerome Etteridge. Jerome is a vibrant young man on a mission to succeed at whatever he turns his mind to. At a young age he already has an impressive resume in education, sports, work and entrepreneurial pursuits. Jerome has a goal to become the “face of autism” in Australia by normalising autism and the experience of being on the spectrum. Through lots of deeply personal anecdotes we hear how Jerome uses an open approach and sense of humour to break down the barriers to inclusion. Jerome now works in the school system supporting students with autism.
Jerome welcomes interactions and conversation about disability and uses his lived experience to support others with and without disability to develop and evolve their understanding of the benefits of diversity and inclusion.
Check out Jerome’s website: Motivational Talk - JeromeEtteridge
33 min