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By Molly Pennington & Charlie Duffield A woman with lower limb differences has shared how she overcame her “embarrassment” to advocate for inclusivity. When Lauren Waddell was born she had bilateral clubfoot and a right leg 2.5cm longer than her left. When the 31-year-old was less than two days old, she had a seizure and a cardiac arrest which left her with lower limb paralysis. Since then, she has regained some movement in her legs, but still experiences reduced strength and muscle tone. She has had multiple surgeries, including a complete hip replacement. Whilst she is “healthy and happy”, s…

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