Starting University with a Limb D...

Starting University with a Limb Difference | Lottie’s Story

Offhand: Living life with an upper limb difference by Reach Charity

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Megan Bacon-Evans sits down with Lottie to talk about her experience of living with an upper limb difference at university.

Starting uni is a big step for anyone, but for Lottie, it came with the added challenge of doing so during the COVID-19 pandemic. She talks about how she adapted to new environments, built her confidence, how she coped with meeting a large group of new people and starting new jobs

Together, they explore how importance support systems are, from friends and family to wider community connections, and how these relationships can make a real difference when stepping into something new.

Lottie also reflects on the everyday realities of living with a limb difference, offering honest insights, reassurance, and advice for others who may be preparing for similar experiences.

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