‘My life is a ticking time bomb – I worry about running out of days to make change’

Celia Chartres-Aris, who has a degenerative condition, and her best friend Jamie Shields, who has multiple disabilities, aim to improve the lives of disabled individuals through their work at Disabled by Society and their podcast Unlearning Ableism. Their friendship, formed at an awards ceremony, provides a safe space to discuss the challenges and discrimination they face as disabled people, emphasizing the need for open conversations about ableism. Together, they advocate for inclusivity and education on disability issues, sharing insights from their lived experiences and promoting self-advocacy.

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