Todays episode is with our latest member to join the team in Brianna Elder.! Bri has a long list of medical conditions resulting in her disability, most notably; EDS Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Bri cannot drive due to syncope episodes and she currently uses walking aids due to a stroke which effected her left side.
She is currently unable to work due to her conditions however this is something we would love to work to change. Bri has had to fight for Centrelink and NDIS (still having trouble) whilst also spending a lot of money on doctors/medications to see specilaists out of her own own pocket.
Bri feels as if she is “battling this on my own”. Bri loves Crochet, Athletics, Marathons, Cycling, Reading and Studying… she is full of energy!! Her long term goal is to be able to walk without aids, to find a surgeon who will take a risk and help me get better and develop the skills to self advocate and help others! Bri has done a few things with Dysautonomia international to help spread the word on POTS/EDS and raise awareness and we are so pleased to welcome her to the group!
