Overcoming Obstacles to Change in Systems that Do Not Support Us

In this episode of the Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha talks with "The Seated Nurse" Andrea Dalzell, who lives life as a full-time wheelchair user and is the first registered nurse in a wheelchair in the state of New York. They talk about: Being an advocate for your community   Staying focused when experiencing naysayers  Overcoming Obstacles to Change in Systems that Do Not Support Us  About the guest: Andrea Dalzell is the people's disability rights advocate. As someone who has used a wheelchair full-time since the age of twelve, she understands what it's like to constantly come up against barriers because life is built for the non-disabled. She challenges this narrative daily as "The Seated Nurse" - the first and only registered nurse in a wheelchair in all of New York State. Andrea's advocacyhas won her national recognition over the years, including being named "New Mobility's Person of the Year" in 2021. She has also been featured in publications such as Unite Spinal, HomeCare, and Forbes.  Episode Links:   Brave Enough 2023 CME Conference Order Brave Boundaries The Brave Enough Retreat for Women Physicians Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.