Mel, originally from Australia, was able-bodied when she came to the UK on holiday between semesters at the University of Queensland over 20 years ago. Having arrived and almost immediately broken an ankle on the unfamiliarly snowy streets, her stay has extended slightly beyond the original twelve weeks planned. With the injury almost resolved Mel was offered a one-year office manager contract working in Stockport which subsequently progressed into a journalism career.
In 1998, she was diagnosed with a progressive neurological condition that continues to restrict her career and lifestyle activities, even having moved to accessible accommodation in Edinburgh. Despite the mobility issues, Mel still remained keen to complete a Degree.
Now Mel has a new ‘Harley Davidson’ style TGA mobility scooter, she has been able to independently travel to college and is launching plans to enrol on a new Degree.
Mel said: “ It is such a strong, reliable machine that when needed, it can drive straight over uneven kerbs and gives me a comfortable seat out at Hogmany, the Military Tattoo, Festivals and loads of other public events. "
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