Niamh

I recently graduated from Psychology with British Sign Language & Deaf Culture at the University of Sussex. Currently, I am navigating the challenges of the job market, an experience that has highlighted the significant barriers often faced by autistic graduates. Alongside my period of ‘funemployment’, I am a Youth Council Member and Advisor for Ambitious about Autism, as well as a member of the Youth Advisory Forum at Winston’s Wish.

I became a Youth Voice Ambassador to ensure that lived experience does not act as a barrier to individuals achieving their career goals. I am motivated by the opportunity to improve the accessibility of employment support systems and encourage employers to offer genuine opportunities for permanent, inclusive work. My goal is to use my voice to influence the systems that support us – even if it is simply making the journey into permanent, paid employment easier for just one other person.