Letters to the Editor: Merseyside’s Revitalise share inspiring journey of navigating education whilst living with a disability

Toni-Marie, a guest of Revitalise in Southport

This letter was written by Devon Prosser to share with readers from Southport, Merseyside.

I would like to share with your readers an inspiring academic journey of someone who was born with cerebral palsy and scoliosis of the spine and is a full-time electric wheelchair user, who despite all the obstacles facing her, successfully navigated her way through to higher education.

Toni-Marie is a guest of the charity I work for, Revitalise, based in Southport who usually specialise in amazing holidays for disabled people and their carers, and are currently providing emergency respite and supporting NHS patients at our centres.

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Here is her story and top tips for others, that helped form her path in the best way:

“I think for those with disabilities the perception that having any kind of disability means that you are incapable of achieving at the same level as your peers is a…