S1E22 - Interview with Yenn Purkis - Autistic Author, Speaker, Advocate
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S1E22 - Interview with Yenn Purkis - Autistic Author, Speaker, Advocate

Yenn Purkis

Yenn Purkis is an Autistic and ADHD, non-binary, asexual advocate and author. They also have a diagnosis of atypical schizophrenia and anxiety. Yenn has been a disability advocate since 2005 when their first book, the autobiography Finding a Different Kind of Normal, was accepted for publication.

Yenn has worked as Deputy CEO (External Relations) at the Disability Leadership Institute, served as Accessibility Manager for Rebus Theatre, and worked as a public servant for 17 years.

A prolific author, Yenn has written or co-authored 18 published books. They have been presenting since 2002 and have delivered talks worldwide, including presenting at TEDx Canberra twice. Yenn is a sought-after speaker with extensive lived and professional experience in disability advocacy and systemic inclusion.

Their website is: https://yennpurkis.com/

For a list of all their published books: https://yennpurkis.com/books/

Some of Yenn’s TEDx and conference presentations:

Brimbravo, where you can book Yenn as a speaker https://brimbravo.com/speakers-profile-yenn-purkis/

00:00 Introduction - Disability Disrupters Podcast

00:21 Introduction to Podcast

00:45 Interview with Yenn Purkis

27:32 Deep Dive - Disability Responsiveness

48:37 Goodbye from Dr Pam

Disability Self-empowerment: Module One: Take charge of your future! Available on amazon

Disability Responsiveness New Zealand offers personalised mentoring and workshops

Audio Shorts, background music provided by www.andrelouis.com

Podcast audio, transcript and captions editor : Britta Offergeld

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