#032 Intentional Inclusion: chronic and invisible - MS

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of Multiple Sclerosis on daily life and work through the experiences of Natalie Brand and Kat Swanepoel.

Multiple Sclerosis - influence on daily life and work. In this episode, Natalie Brand (General Manager of Earthlab Technical Division) and Kat Swanepoel (Occupational Therapist at CE Mobility) talk to host Maria Combrink about living with multiple sclerosis (MS). They explore the difficulty in getting a correct diagnosis and how this degenerative disease influences daily activities. Natalie and Kat speak to their lived experiences on how people perceive their disability, and how they navigate their careers and the challenges they may face. Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Connect with WiMSA on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts

People in this episode

Host: Maria Combrink

Guests: Natalie Brand, Kat Swanepoel

Topics covered

• Multiple Sclerosis
• disability
• career challenges
• diagnosis
• lived experiences

Keywords

• Multiple Sclerosis
• disability
• diagnosis
• career
• inclusion
• chronic illness
• invisible illness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Earthlab Technical Division, CE Mobility, WiMSA, Solid Gold Podcasts

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