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	Podcast:		Beyond 6 Seconds
	Episode:		Living with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities – with Aashna Parikh
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:27:44
	Publish Date:		2024-06-10 10:00:00
	Description:		Aashna Parikh is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consultant and inclusive marketing specialist based in India. Living with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities, she has consulted and collaborated with Forbes-listed and Fortune 500 companies across diverse sectors such as Fintech, Sustainability, Agriculture, and Technology. A strong advocate for neurodiversity, disability, and gender, she examines these issues through an intersectional lens. During this episode, you will hear Aashna talk about: What was it like growing up and going to school with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities Living with disabilities in a world where people tell her she “doesn’t look disabled” The type of work that she does as a DEI consultant Her thoughts on DEI through an intersectional lens How DEI is addressed in different countries Her advice for requesting accommodations at work and in job interviews Connect with Aashna on LinkedIn or via email at aashnacparikh at gmail.com . Watch the video of this interview on YouTube. Read the episode transcript. Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player. Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes. Support or sponsor this podcast at BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds! Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.
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