Actress and campaigner for disability rights Julie Fernandez has joined the board of trustees of Mobility Choice, the charity which works to enable disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy greater independence through increased mobility.
Born with brittle bone disease and undergoing nearly 70 operations to fix 100 fractures, Julie has always viewed her disability as a positive attribute which allows her to think ‘outside the box’. She hopes that her personal experiences will benefit the future development of the charity.
Julie said: “I love the charity’s annual Mobility Roadshow and am always amazed at the wide selection of exciting accessible motoring and independent living products brought together in one place to try and out and compare.
“With fresh ideas in the pipeline I am looking forward to contributing and helping to develop the work of this much needed charity.”
Ann Frye the chair of Mobility Choice said: “We are delighted to have Julie working with us. Her personal experience, as well as her determination to promote inclusivity and greater choice for people with disabilities, will be a great asset to our future development plans.”
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