S1E16 – Interview with Gemma O’Donnell – Barrister and Solicitor – Founder of Chronically Legal
Gemma O’Donnell
Gemma O’Donnell is an experienced Barrister and Solicitor. She is passionate about advocating for those with disabilities and older people. Gemma loves dark chocolate, books, and making food to share.
About Gemma’s business – Chronically Legal
Chronically Legal makes it easy to get your legal ducks in a row.
Chronically Legal can help with:
• Enduring Powers of Attorney,
• Orders under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act (PPPR Act),
• Residential Care Subsidies and
• Trusts/ Incorporated Societies.
We offer fixed fees (for everything but litigation) and bespoke instalment payment plans
Email: gemma@chronicallylegal.co.nz
Website: http://www.chronicallylegal.co.nz
[00:00] Introduction – Disability Disrupters Podcast
[00:21] Introduction to Podcast Guest
[00:44] Advert – Disability Self-empowerment: Module one: Take charge of your future!
[02:07] Interview with Gemma O’Donnell
[44:30] Denied right to learn Braille – Radio New Zealand
[47:53] Employment Matters – part 4
[52:00] Advert – Fast braille translation service
[53:02] Goodbye from Dr Pam
[53:19] Advert – Tipjar support for the podcast
Dr Pam and Kylee Maloney’s Interview sourced with permission from RNZ (Radio New Zealand) website:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/573515/denied-right-to-learn-braille-woman-shares-historical-experience-at-royal-new-zealand-foundation-of-the-blind-s-apology
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