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Podcast: Leigh-Anne Williams
Episode: SABC Disability 360: Shona McDonald (Shonaquip Social Enterprise)
Description: When Shona McDonald’s daughter, Shelly, was born with Cerebral Palsy, their family faced challenges most have never had to consider. Unable to sit or move around independently, with no available devices, Shona drew on her sculpting background to design Shelly’s first mobility device. The customised postural support made Shelly’s care safer and easier and opened new possibilities for fun and learning. Shonaquip Social Enterprise (SSE) was later founded in 1992 with two team members working out of Shona’s garage. She chats to Michaela Muller, who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, about the organisation, how 30% of your staff me...