Why You Need 51% of Your Own Life | Anush Aslanyan | TEDxYerevanSalon

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In this talk, Anush Aslanyan shares a personal journey toward independence and belonging. Through stories of growing up with a disability, she reflects on how choosing your own path, even when it feels difficult or uncertain, can transform not only your life, but the people and systems around you. Her talk explores the idea that true independence is not isolation, but finding the confidence to claim your “51%” and show up as yourself. Anush Aslanyan is the Co-founder of the NGO “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities” and the social enterprise “EREOstyle.” Her initiatives are aimed at empowering people with disabilities and creating inclusive employment opportunities. In 2019, she launched the “EREOstyle” initiative, which produces souvenirs while creating job opportunities for people with disabilities. She also founded the YouTube channel “The Philosophy of Disability with Anush Aslanyan,” where disability-related topics are discussed in an honest, positive, and often humorous format. Anush has participated in several international leadership programs, including the Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) organized by Mobility International USA, the Swedish Institute Leadership Lab, and the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the U.S. Department of State. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx