How my disabilities make me a better developer
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In this session, I will share the most important things I have learned from living with a disability, and how these things have helped me become a better developer.
As a person with cerebral palsy, everything I do in life is met with physical challenges. Whether it be typing, opening a door, or tying my shoes — everyday tasks require some creative problem solving to complete. The obstacles I overcome on a daily basis have taught me important lessons about how to better myself as a developer.
In 2019 I learned some very difficult lessons about self-care after a depression-related hospitalization. Since this time I have been working hard on being honest about how my mind and body are feeling. This shift in how I face problems has taught me how to better manage the stress I face in life and at work.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a plan for recognizing challenges and asking for help.
- Use everyday challenges as a driver for success.
- Develop a plan for what to do when support systems are unavailable.
Target Audience
People who want to use their challenges to drive their success.
Prerequisites
An openness to discussing mental health and other challenges we face.
Track
being human, contributions, & community
Experience Level
Beginner
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