• Question: do u have a disability

    Asked by ixabdulxi to Andrew, Ben, Beth, Heather, Louisa on 16 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Beth Dyson

      Beth Dyson answered on 16 Jun 2010:

      No I don’t. There are people who work in my building who have disabilities ranging from dyslexia to being partially sighted so it is possible to work in science if you have a disability.

    • Photo: Andrew McKinley

      Andrew McKinley answered on 16 Jun 2010:

      I am fortunate enough to not have a disability, but my partner is highly dyslexic – nevertheless she has risen to be a successful scientist in her own right.
      Disability is no barrier to being a scientist – a couple of years ago, one of my colleagues was a successful chemist despite being blind!

    • Photo: Louisa Chard

      Louisa Chard answered on 16 Jun 2010:

      No, but disabilities will not stop you working in science and being a great scientist – look at Stephen Hawking!

    • Photo: Ben Still

      Ben Still answered on 16 Jun 2010:

      No, just a little long sighted.

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