Disabled? It sounds like a prison sentence. Like a third, fourth, fith category of a human being. Like a third sex. Like a worse citizen. Like an unexisting being. (...)
We can't eliminate words like those. But we want to adapt those terms. To give another context to them. Let's try to turn a sentence for life into an idea for life. A worthy, active, normal one. What? Disabled. (...)
A disabled woman is doubly discriminated against - because of her sex and because of "her lack of ability".Apart from the problems that disabled women share with other disabled, there are also those ones concerning only women. (...)
The fact is that we have to live in a reality that discriminates against people because of their sex as well as their "the lack of the ability". That's why we decided to create an association, that is going to concentrate on both issues. We know it will not be easy to cope with the problem but we are not going to give up. (...)
We intend to be occupied with "THE PRIVATE" as well as "THE PUBLIC" part of disabled women's life. Among our major aims there is to create good circumstances that let disabled women live a worthy life. To reach this it is necessary to have employment that gives financial independence. That's why we plan leading different courses, making research on the work market in order to find possibilities for a disabled women's career and publishing information booklets.
(Excerpts from the Website of the Association)
OUR TEAM
I am a wheelchair user. I graduated from the University of Warsaw. As a political scientist I have worked for our government, some research organizations as well as for not-for-profit organizations related to social policy - especially addressed to people with disabilities. I am a member of the Expert Committee on People with Disabilities at the Human Rights Defender (the Office of the Polish Ombudsmant)
My acquaintances and close friends call me - Anna.
I am a lawyer and an educationalist. I like when difficult and complicated things become clear and understandable. The knowledge musn't be kept hidden and is meant only for certain people. I prefer to see things simple and understandable.
Throughout my whole life, I have been trying to share what I know with people who need information or help. I have cooperated actively with many organisations, foundations and associations. I am the author of many publications, guidebooks and informative paper documents as well as brochures providing information about disabled people. I am a person who appreciates honesty and a great sense of humor. I am a demanding person, but first of all I demand a lot from myself.
I have worked in State Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (PFRON)for many years. I am an organizer of cultural activities. Music and meaning sung poetry in Polish are my hobby and passion. My discography comprises three studio albums and some recorded concerts. I began performing for the first time at school. Since then I have given many concerts not only in Poland, but abroad as well (the U.S.A, Italy etc.). I am an active member of many Associations of people with muscular dystrophy. Being a consistent individual I am not afraid of any challenges. My life is organized and disciplined.
Małgorzata Anna Radziszewska
Anita Siemaszko
Grażyna Łapińska
THE PROJECT WEBSITE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED WOMEN 'ONE'.PL