My name is Mya
Mya's interview
00 : 00 : 00
“No space should stop you from being able to do what you can do.”
“I love the area because not only do my mum and sister live like five minutes away, I also love it because it just feels very cosy and community.”
Mya has cerebral palsy and dystonia, and because she uses a wheelchair, having a home that genuinely supports her mobility needs has always been important. In previous living arrangements, the space was small and made it difficult for her to move around, transfer comfortably, and participate in everyday household activities.
The new home has made a meaningful difference to Mya’s daily life. The larger and more accessible space allows her to use her wheelchair more comfortably and transfer into her recliner chair. It also gives her the ability to help more in the kitchen, participate in meal preparation, and feel like she is contributing more to the household. This has had a real emotional impact, as Mya previously felt she was relying heavily on Holly to do everything.
Importantly, Mya said the home does not feel like disability accommodation. It feels like a proper home within the community. Holly explained that this matters because Mya does not want to feel boxed in or defined only by her disability. The home allows her to feel accepted, connected, and part of everyday community life.
“To be in a space where tasks become easy now is exciting and just gives you some of that independence that you need and are so capable of.”
Interviewer
How has your new home made a difference in your daily life?
Participant
It doesn't feel like it's a disability accommodation. No, because that's something that's really important to me. I was still feeling like a part of the community and not kind of boxed in as this disabled person.
Interviewer
Can you share what it was like working with Paramount Disability Homes to find your new home?
Participant
Everyone at Paramount was really just willing to help. But yeah, from the moment I put in our expression and interest, we were really excited to hear that, you know, nothing was ever too much coming through with the occupational therapist. To make sure that she (Mya) was happy with the space that was never too big of an ask to come through and just make sure that everything is set up as possible. The responses were always very quick, maybe a bit too quick. Sometimes I'm like, should you even be working right now? Like it's seven o'clock at night, get off your phone.
Interviewed on 12 May 2026
Photographed & Filmed by Ricky C