21 - Part 1: Higher Education, University & the transition into employment

Welcome to the Living With SMA Podcast.

In PART 1️⃣ of Episode 21 of the #LivingWithSMA Podcast, SMA UK Host Ross Lannon talks to Mia Myers and Steven Jones about the university experience. They also look at whether having a disability makes you look at things differently when exploring higher education and they talk about accessibility and fighting for justice.

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here.

Ross, Mia and Steven all come from different angles.  Mia is currently at University, Steven has graduated from University and in employment and Ross did not go to university, but is doing also in employment and doing a career he loves.

The aim of today's podcast is to share the experiences of Ross, Mia and Steven and to show that regardless of your disability, interests and education, you can still get to where we want to be!

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Each of our guests today shares their own personal views and individual stories.

You can contact SMA UK on the following social media platforms ⬇️⬇️

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If you do have any questions for Ross, Mia, Steven and the team or would like to participate in any of our podcasts please email luis.castro@smauk.org.uk

Living With SMA-'Higher Education, University & the transition into employment' disclaimer:
The views expressed in this episode belong to the Podcast Participants and not the charity SMA UK, its partners, or employees.  All opinions expressed by the Podcast Participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of SMA UK.  The Podcast Participants' opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither SMA UK, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.

Chapters

• 1:46 Introduction
• 4:14 Thoughts and feelings towards leaving college and making the decision to go to university
• 5:31 Worrying
• 6:17 What goes through your head when making a decision of whether to go to university or not?
• 8:07 Looking at things differently
• 8:46 Looking at universities
• 9:33 Did you feel you needed to get a degree to help you get that dream job?
• 11:18 Overcoming the fear of wanting to go to university because of concerns relating to care needs.
• 12:30 What were your thoughts in terms of PAs in care when it comes to almost moving away from home?
• 13:54 The issue of travel
• 14:33 What has your overall university experience been like in terms of accessibility?
• 20:39 Stand out moments
• 23:47 What may work well for one person may not always work well for another