How working in Scope Young Ambassadors has change my Life
			Who am I			 
•	My name is Lyn Rowe and I was born with Phocomelia – (missing of all limbs). My disability has not stopped me from becoming a valuable member of society.

•	I am 48 years old and have been employed by Scope as a “Community Educator. Currently I work within the Scope Young Ambassador program. 

•	I have been employed in this role since 2000.

My role with Scope Young Ambassadors
•	My role is to educate students about People with Disabilities.
•	I visit both Primary and Secondary schools to talk to students about my life and what it is like, living with a disability.
•	I  really enjoy my role educating students about disability.
•	I also enjoy being part of a team with an equal voice.

What does my role mean to me
•	This job has given me real purpose.
•	I have more self confidence. 
•	Pride in knowing that I am making a real difference to students. By educating them in awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities.
•	I am accepted as a person with a disability not a disabled person.

Challenges with the Role
•	How do I get to and from schools.
•	Relying on my parents for transport and if they are not available then:
•	Utilising Taxi’s for transport 
•	- will the taxi get me there on time
•	-  will the taxi return to pick me up on time and 
•	-  if not relying on support whilst waiting for taxi’s to arrive
•	Planning for the future as my parents are getting older.
Plans for the Future
•	Is to continue to be employed by Scope Young Ambassadors 
•	To be able to educate as many Primary School students as possible. (As they are more open to acceptance of difference)
•	To be able to rely less on my parents for transport and manage my own transport without concerns of reliability
•	To continue to earn a fair and just wage