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" Disability
is not inability " ~ Judy Sango ~
21-year-old Judy Sango has big dreams . One of her dreams is to become a judge .
Judy was born with Arthrogryposis , a condition that affects the joints . With frequent pain in her knees resulting in her having to use a wheelchair to get around most of the time , life has been challenging , but the prodigious support of family and the community has helped significantly .
Growing up in the small village of Chance on the Caribbean island of Dominica , Judy was shy , and during her time in primary and secondary school , she was bullied . This , however , increased her resolve to overcome whatever challenges may come her way . She recalls her fellow students expecting her to take a back seat at school events because of her disability , but over time , she decided to step up and use her voice .
Today , Judy oozes confidence . As President of Caribbean Youth with Disabilities Connections , she conducts the group ’ s Sunday evening meetings with polite precision .