Gemma Handy’s byline content presents a detailed feature story centered on Joshuanette Francis, an individual from St John’s, Antigua, who was diagnosed with osteoarthritis at the young age of 24. Despite her condition causing her to lose her job and subsequently her mortgage, Joshuanette has become a prominent figure in the fight for disability rights in Antigua and Barbuda. She established Good Humans 268, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with physical challenges. The story documents Joshuanette’s personal challenges and her triumphs, including the start of a nationwide educational program and a recycling initiative aimed at employing and uplifting individuals with disabilities. It also sheds light on the lack of accessibility and legal support for people with disabilities in Antigua, drawing attention to the need for an enforced equal rights tribunal and improved infrastructure. Bernard Warner, the head of the National Disability Association of Antigua, shares his struggles and reinforces the call for better legislative protection and awareness for disability issues.

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