Lanarkshire woman paralysed in accident now helps other disabled people find work

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A Lanarkshire woman who was left partly paralysed from a serious accident has landed a job working for the service that supported her in finding employment.

Deborah Macpherson from Hamilton studied to become a forensic archaeologist but had to give up on her dreams after her accident in university resulted in long-term disability.

The 28-year-old was left with paralysis in her left arm and weakness throughout her whole left side.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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