In this episode, Peta speaks with Jane Wardlaw about mentorship, mobility, and the deeply personal decision of when to start using a wheelchair. Jane shares her lived experience of growing up with muscular dystrophy, navigating changing mobility, and how a wheelchair became a tool for safety, freedom, and possibility rather than loss.
Together, they explore why mentorship matters for disabled people, especially when navigating identity, independence, and systems like the NDIS.
Connect with Jane:
https://substack.com/@janewardlaw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-wardlaw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janedisabilitylobbyist
Connect with Peta Hooke:
Instagram: @petahooke
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petahooke
Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com
Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

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