Nick Speaks
Nick Speaks is a podcast dedicated to empowering adults and young people with disabilities. Join me as I share insights and experiences from my own journey of self-discovery and advocacy. Tune in and find your voice!
Fitting In: The System Wasn’t Built for Me
In this episode, Nicolas Comstock shares his journey of feeling unemployable, discussing self-care and challenges with disability services. He talks about relocating for better benefits and living with a high-functioning disability, including caregiver neglect and advocacy frustrations. Nicolas reevaluates disability advocacy, perceptions of arrogance, and systemic change. The conversation touches on medical costs, sub-minimum wage issues, and future podcast directions. He also addresses emotional vulnerability, the Medicaid denial process, and community solutions. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a preview of the next episode.
Key Points
- Advocating for oneself in the disability system can lead to being labeled as difficult or arrogant, making it challenging to navigate and receive necessary services.
- The current disability system often fails to accommodate those who are physically disabled but mentally enabled, leading to feelings of exclusion and frustration.
- There is a pressing need for systemic change to address the diverse needs within the disabled community, including reevaluating how services are provided and ensuring equitable treatment for all.
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