Robin Petty
My blogs
| Industry | Law |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Social Worker |
| Location | Austin, TX, United States |
| Introduction | I am a licensed social worker (LMSW) living in Austin and working at a local law firm that practices special education, entitlement, and ADA law. I operate independently at the firm as a social worker, a disability and special education advocate, consultant, and accessibility specialist. In 2004 I was injured in an accident and partially paralyzed below the waist. Re-learning to navigate a world built for able-bodied people delivered to me lessons in humility, dignity, adaptation, and resilience. I was extremely lucky to have such strong family support as I don’t know how I would have overcome the more difficult challenges without it. My education and experience have provided me tools that enable me to assist and zealously advocate for my clients – be they individuals, families, agencies, or whole communities. Drawing on my experience helps me when working with disabled persons because I possess an understanding and sense of justice of a member of this frequently marginalized group. I actively pursue the great satisfaction I get when I’m able to empower individuals and their families to gain access to valuable programs, services and resources. |