Normalising Disability - Lisa Cox - 723

In Australia, nearly 20% of the population has a disability, but you wouldn't gather that from the way the media represents this diverse group. Take Lisa Cox, for instance. At the age of 24, she faced a sudden brain hemorrhage, leading to three weeks in a coma and two months on life support. Lisa battled pneumonia, heart attacks, and uncontrollable seizures as her organs shut down. At one point, her family was faced with the heartbreaking decision to potentially turn off her life support. Miraculously, her brain began to recharge, defying the odds.

Throughout a year of hospitalization, Lisa underwent numerous surgeries, from open heart surgery to the amputation of a leg, toes, and nine fingertips, along with a hip replacement. Today, she lives with permanent brain damage, over 25% blindness, epilepsy, and deals with fatigue and osteoarthritis. But none of these challenges have halted Lisa's journey.

With a solid background in marketing, Lisa has transformed into a passionate advocate for disability rights. Her mission? To significantly boost the representation of people with disabilities in mainstream media.

 

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