2024 Disabled Enough? - Magazine - Page 35
Eamon’s Story
Lets look at an example of how Eamon used the SelfAdvocacy Flow model to advocate for himself.
Content note: Abuse and violence
This story talks about a disabled person being
hurt and abused. If you do not want to read this
skip ahead to the Self Care section (page 36)
Identify
I was 15 years old inside the group home. A boy hit,
slapped hands, stamped on me. They didn't want to do
their job. They could not communicate with me. I think
that's bad, yucky, boring, frustrating, scary. I was
uncomfortable. No other people, carer, doctor, or other
people know.
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Mum showed me different home on the computer. I
hoped it might be better.
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