Ash’s story

I use my lived experience to help others understand what issues people with a disability face in everyday life. I started applying for lived experience positions about five years ago. When I started out it was a bit scary. It’s become something that I’m really proud of now and I actively seek out these roles. 

There are so many ways that you can get involved. Google ‘disability organisations’ and see whether they have anything coming up. Look out for lived experience positions on job sites. Check out places that you are interested in or places you attend as a person with a disability. A lot of organisations will reimburse you for your lived experience to make sure that their business is capturing diversity in all its forms.