'My donated Brummie accent gives me confidence'
Summary
Christian Wilson, a man with verbal dyspraxia, has successfully created a personalized digital voice that blends Birmingham and Warwickshire accents, helping him sound more like himself and gain confidence. Using this new voice, he now works as a SEND Peer Advocate, supporting children and young people with disabilities.Key Facts
- Christian Wilson has verbal dyspraxia, a speech disorder affecting muscle coordination for speaking.
- He uses text-to-speech software to communicate.
- Wilson wanted a voice with a Birmingham accent to sound more natural and like his father.
- In 2024, he selected two voice donors with Birmingham and Warwickshire accents to create his new voice.
- The new voice has given him confidence to express his opinions and advocate for disabled people.
- He works at Worcestershire County Council as a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Peer Advocate.
- Wilson challenges organizations like Ofsted to improve support for disabled children and young people.
- The donors felt emotional and honored to help Wilson find a voice that matches his identity.
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