Joanne, 25, has a T4 level injury and since her injury has also lost her sight. She attended the Back Up to Work course in 2009.
“I was struggling to get into work and felt stuck in a rut. I wanted to meet other people with spinal cord injury too.I found out on the course what I was worth and it helped me to realise what I am good at.”
Joanne has grown in confidence since the course. She has realised a passion for developing a career in media and broadcasting and has presented a local radio show. She said:
“Before I would never have actively applied for any courses, I now know how to write a good application and have enhanced my CV with all the work experience I have since done.”
Joanne has since attended a waterski course with Back Up. She said: “The waterski course was another challenge – a great way to meet more people and an interesting hobby to put on my CV. I can’t thank Back Up enough.”