Appointed as ambassadors

Two Peninsula residents have been appointed ambassadors for a NSW Government campaign aimed to change misconceptions surrounding disability.

Jessica Irwin from Umina Beach and Ros Sackley from Ettalong Beach will join 19 other ambassadors from around the state to promote International Day of People with a Disability on December 3.

The Don't Dis My Ability campaign helps organise activities on the day and aims to create an environment that encourages participation in work, leisure and social activities

Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews congratulated the two Peninsula locals for their achievement.

"Jessica works as a photographer at Ken Duncan's renowned studio," Ms Andrews said.

"But her life outside of work is equally exciting.

"Being born with cerebral palsy never gets in the way of pursuits like skydiving, tandem parasailing, flying or waterskiing.

"Ros Sackley is well known on the Central Coast for her excellent work in the disability sector.

"For the best part of a decade, Ros has helped keep the National Indigenous Disability Network on the agenda.

"But she finds time to make jewellery, do crosswords puzzles and with her guide dog Kira, spend quality time with family and friends."

Press release, 31 Oct 2008 Marie Andrews, Member for Gosford