social aniexty and pubic speaking, The two don't really go hand in hand do they?
Well, in case you haven't realised yet I find myself in the position of running for disabled students rep at hallam union. Campaigning started ooo 26 minutes ago now, and so far i am doing well.
Ok, so i have tweeted a few things and displayed a couple of links on facebook. Simple. Tomorrow is when the real fun starts. From then I will be approaching complete strangers with little purple ribbons urging them to think differently about disability. By just being there, running for this post, I am already challenging perceptions. I don't own a wheelchair, and I don't 'look' disabled.
But if you look closely, you might see how scared I am of talking to you, and you might notice the little things i have built into my campaign to make it easier for me to communicate to the students about my aims, objectives and stuff.
1) I have a blog. www.onepennychange.blogspot.com. The aim of this is for me to be able to clearly spell out my campaign, my goals and aims. So if all I can manage is to hand someone a ribbon that has that blog link on it, then I have succeeded in getting the message out there.
2) I have business cards, summarasing my key points. Its just as much a reminder for me,as it is easy for other students.
3) I have arranged meeting points that are being advertised around campus via my posters. So, for an hour I have pledged to be at a certain place and at a certain time so that I can be found to talk to. this is going to make it so much easier for me. and i hope other disabled students..
so, yes, wish me luck. This next week is one giant leap out of my comfort zone, moreso than the post i am running for..
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