by The Disability Union | Monday, 11 May, 2020 | Disability
Tell me a bit about yourself, what you enjoy doing in your free time, and your disability. I’m a quad amputee, as a result of bacterial meningitis. When I was about a year old, I contacted it. Because my limbs are so short, I use a power wheelchair with a seat...
by The Disability Union | Friday, 8 May, 2020 | Disability
Our next interview is with Penny Lanese. Penny and I do not know each other very well, but getting to know her through this interview has been an absolute joy. Tell me a bit about yourself, what you enjoy doing in your free time, and your disability. My name is...
by The Disability Union | Tuesday, 5 May, 2020 | Disability
Next up in our interview series is Jean Marie Lawrence. I have known Jean for a few years now, and I think I can safely say she is one of the fiercest people I know. She is never afraid to speak out for what she believes in, and is never, from what I can...
by The Disability Union | Saturday, 2 May, 2020 | Disability
Working with a disability is difficult, not impossible. Many people with any number of disabilities can–and do–have jobs and flourish doing so. This series of articles will highlight individuals with disabilities who are in the workforce. Elizabeth...