Corpus Callosum Disorders; a microcosm of the disability community | Michael Shanahan | TEDxQUT

Rare condition communities are united in their struggle for recognition in the health care community. The neurodiversity movement calls for inclusivity through environmental and social change.

Michael is a Master of Philosophy student researching anxiety in Corpus Callosum Disorders and is the Vice President of AusDoCC (Australian Disorders of the Corpus Callosum). As someone who experiences Corpus Callosum Disorder, he has a unique perspective as a healthcare practitioner, consumer, advocate and researcher. Michael is a Master of Philosophy student at QUT researching anxiety in Corpus Callosum Disorders and is the Vice President of AusDoCC (Australian Disorders of the Corpus Callosum). He is a Registered Nurse with a Master of Nursing and has a unique perspective as a healthcare practitioner, consumer, advocate and researcher.

A someone with a Corpus Callosum Disorder, Michael sees the challenges in accessing healthcare and participating fully in society for the Corpus Callosum Disorder community and the disabled community at large. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx