48 min
21. Disability Pride with Chad Bouton: Turning Your Disadvantage into Your Greatest Advantage (Part 2) Not Your Average GOAT
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- Society & Culture
We’re back with part 2 of Chad’s incredible story. If you haven’t listened to the first half yet, head over to part 1.
In the second half of this conversation, Chad and I dive into the deep depression that sent him into a suicidal state, explore his healing journey, and talk about how he made it to positively “going all in on his disability”; discuss the challenges he faced trying to obtain his first job as a blind person, the unexpected pivot his career path took as a result of the pandemic, and the importance of accessibility in the gaming world and how he leveraged his video game passion to propel forward; and highlight the critical role disability exposure and representation play in shaping personal identities and societal stigma.
Resources
South Eastern Guide Dogs
Our dogs form unbreakable bonds with their guardians. They turn darkness into light for people with vision loss. They restore freedom for veterans who’ve sacrificed for ours. And they heal the broken hearts of children struggling with loss.
Adapt-IT are suppliers of assistive technology, including, specialist computer equipment, software, and services.
Do you have difficulties using your computer because of a physical or neurological condition?
We can help you find the right product to allow adults and children to use technology in the most efficient and comfortable way. Whether you or somebody you know:
Uses a mobility aid
Is a person with sight or hearing loss
Has a neurological diagnosis
Repetitive Strain InjuryWe can help you to choose a suitable:
Keyboard
Mouse
Control device
Support or other equipment to improve your well-being.
Adapt-IT
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notyouraveragegoat/message
We’re back with part 2 of Chad’s incredible story. If you haven’t listened to the first half yet, head over to part 1.
In the second half of this conversation, Chad and I dive into the deep depression that sent him into a suicidal state, explore his healing journey, and talk about how he made it to positively “going all in on his disability”; discuss the challenges he faced trying to obtain his first job as a blind person, the unexpected pivot his career path took as a result of the pandemic, and the importance of accessibility in the gaming world and how he leveraged his video game passion to propel forward; and highlight the critical role disability exposure and representation play in shaping personal identities and societal stigma.
Resources
South Eastern Guide Dogs
Our dogs form unbreakable bonds with their guardians. They turn darkness into light for people with vision loss. They restore freedom for veterans who’ve sacrificed for ours. And they heal the broken hearts of children struggling with loss.
Adapt-IT are suppliers of assistive technology, including, specialist computer equipment, software, and services.
Do you have difficulties using your computer because of a physical or neurological condition?
We can help you find the right product to allow adults and children to use technology in the most efficient and comfortable way. Whether you or somebody you know:
Uses a mobility aid
Is a person with sight or hearing loss
Has a neurological diagnosis
Repetitive Strain InjuryWe can help you to choose a suitable:
Keyboard
Mouse
Control device
Support or other equipment to improve your well-being.
Adapt-IT
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notyouraveragegoat/message
48 min