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Amplifying Diverse Voices, Ep. 1: Making Recovery Accessible
Amplifying Diverse Voices, Ep. 1: Making Recovery Accessible
Amplifying Diverse Voices, Ep. 1: Making Recovery Accessible
Tuesday 6th August 2024
Stancil Tootle and Nicole McAnnally share their unique journeys in recovery, highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusion.
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Episode Overview
- The importance of making recovery accessible for individuals with disabilities.
- Challenges faced by people with disabilities in recovery spaces.
- The role of DEI training in improving accessibility.
- Personal stories of overcoming barriers in recovery.
- The need for better communication and understanding in recovery centres.
You can't get over your own communication bias and the feeling of being comfortable and actually turning away real human beings that need help
In this episode of Recovery Talk, Wardell Royal III from the Health Equity team hosts an engaging discussion with two inspiring guests, Stancil Tootle and Nicole McAnnally. Both guests share their unique journeys and experiences within the recovery movement, offering a fresh perspective on making recovery accessible for everyone. Stancil, who prefers to go by Tootle, talks about his life as a black, blind male living in a rural area and his 34-year journey in long-term recovery.
He shares the challenges he faced, including the impact of his stutter and the adjustments his family made to support him. Nicole, or Nikki, discusses her experience growing up deaf due to a heart issue and how it shaped her career and advocacy work in the deaf community. She highlights the importance of accessible communication and the barriers she faced in recovery spaces due to her disability.
The conversation touches on the broader issues of disability inclusion, the need for better DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) training, and the importance of peer support. Both guests emphasise the need for recovery centres to be more accommodating and understanding of individuals with disabilities. This episode is a powerful reminder of the diverse voices within the recovery community and the importance of making recovery accessible for all.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by people with disabilities in recovery.