Hi, my name is MillieJayne! Blind, autistic and have cerebral palsy

MillieJayne
MillieJayne Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited June 25 in Start here and say hello!

hi I’m Millie-Jayne I’m blind autistic and have cerebral palsy I’ve struggled with cerebral palsy and autism all my life but I became blind 3 years ago due to a rare brain condition called septo optic dysplasia during my second year of university where I was studying graphic design despite this I still graduated with a BA honours degree I work with the sight loss charity Victa as a changemaker and have done campaigns with RNIB and love being a disability advocate I’m also a TikToker and love sharing my experience as a multiple disability woman online my hobbies include painting this is one thing I never gave up after losing my sight focusing more on abstract now Sophie tea is my favourite artist I also love writing poetry and short stories I play guitar and love doing active and sporty activities too I play showdown a sport for the blind and visually impaired and competed for Sheffield strikers I love going to indoor rock climbing and blind archery 

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  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 6,257 Online Community Team

    Hi @MillieJayne what a great introduction - it's fantastic to have you join us. I don't know how you have time for all of this, put's me to shame that's for sure. I love rock climbing too although I'm a bit rusty at the minute. I did drag my harness and shoes out of the back of the wardrobe the other day and going to try and get to the indoor climbing centre soon. Have you been doing it long?

  • luvpink
    luvpink Community Member Posts: 5,144 Championing

    @MillieJayne

    Hi welcome to the community.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 4,219 Online Community Team

    Oh wow @MillieJayne you sound very busy! I've never heard of showdown so I'll have to look it up. It's great to have you here.

  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 444 Pioneering

    Hi @MillieJayne

    Welcome to the community. It's lovely to have you here. It sounds like you live a very busy life and you have a passion for many things.

    I also have cerebral palsy which affects my right side and I have epilepsy. I'm one of the Cerebral Palsy specialists in the CP Network here at Scope.

    We support adults with cerebral palsy and host monthly online Zoom meetings, which you are welcome to join. It's a great space to meet likeminded individuals.

    Cerebral Palsy (CP) Network | Disability charity Scope UK

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 5,112 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    A warm welcome to the community from me @MillieJayne 😊

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