Jye Swinson – 2026 Ambassador – Audio described

Hi, I'm Jye Swinson.

[Close-up of Jye’s brown shoes as he slowly walks behind yellow transparent panels, then poses with his arms wide.] 

People see me and say hello, then talk over me to my mum or support workers 

[Jye, laughing in a pink cowboy hat, holds a microphone.]

because they think I can't communicate. But I can.

I love my family, friends, music, dancing, performing, 

[Jye in a white fedora with a black band, with his support worker. Both are looking down.]

dressing up and role playing. 

[Text Jye Swinson]

And I'm a proud International Day of People with Disability Ambassador for 2026.

[Text International Day of People with Disability, 2026 Ambassador, in white writing on two-toned blue rectangles.]

[Audio description] Jye swaps hats with attitude and joy as he dances under a mirror ball. Pirate hat, cream fedora, then white fedora, a green mask, then pink cowboy hat.

I communicate through my iPad using Proloquo2Go, 

[Jye and his support worker communicate through his red iPad using Proloquo2Go.]

using gestures, sign and chat boards. 

They help me to share my thoughts, feelings, wants, and needs with the people around me.

Sometimes I just need a little extra time to process and respond. 

But with patience, I can let you know what I'm thinking.

[Audio description] He sits with a young woman.

Growing up, I was often stared at, 

[Family photos of Jye as a child.] 

misunderstood, and left out. 

[Jye and his support worker sit on chairs, side by side, looking at his red iPad; against a backdrop of colourful panels.]

Without words, sensory overload and difficulty sitting still meant missing out sometimes.

Sometimes people treat me differently 

[Close-up of the display screen of Jye’s iPad.]

because I communicate differently, 

[Close-up of Jye in profile, frowning.]

or they see my disability first.

People think I'm just my disability, 

[Family photos of young Jye with microphone, at the gym then on the couch.]

or I can't understand what they are saying because I don't use speech, but I can. 

[Then back in the studio with his support worker.]

I use my iPad to share my voice.

Talk to me directly, give me time. I have lots to say. 

[Photo of Jye in a striped apron.]

I'm actually a funny guy.

[Audio description] Video of Jye laughing with friends. Then Jye puts his hat on his support worker’s head. 

International Day of People with Disability is important 

[Video clip of Jye holding hands with a young man and side-stepping, looking at his feet.]

because it brings awareness, encourages inclusion, 

[Then a photo of Jye sitting with a friend.] 

and reminds us that we are equals who value connection, 

[Jye wears a police hat standing amongst the colourful panels showing photos of Jye with friends and family.]

friendship, and belonging.

Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, included, and valued.

[Then Jye in a Santa hat, posing theatrically]

Being different doesn't mean we are less. 

People with disabilities have so much to give, 

[Jye and his support worker dance together, mirroring each other’s actions while separated by the panels.] 

so much to say, and so much joy to share. 

Just give us the chance to shine.

[Jye smiles]

[Audio description] Jye and his support worker dance together. 

[Audio description] International Day of People with Disability logo and website.