GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE: Green Bay disability activist aims to make the city more inclusive, one bead at a time
Saphronia Purnell Received the news that her child had a disability and was told that they would face systematic barriers. She turned to Wisconsin FACETS and learned all she could about disability laws and rights. She made disability rights the center of her universe and was recently awarded a SPARKS grant. Purnell is stringing together a couple of plans suitable for youths and civic leaders alike, with the goal of making the city of Green Bay a more inclusive, welcoming place for people with disabilities.
