Jessica Evans - Speaking up for children with a disability
Jessica Evans is the owner of The Makeup Hub in Gippsland, works full time at a radio station, and is the mother of twins, Karter and Chase.
When Jessica was 27 she fell pregnant with the twins, but all didn’t go to plan.
Her water broke at 28 weeks and she had the twins naturally at 30 weeks. Chase was born feet first with no issues, but Karter was born with the forceps which crushed his head and left him with a bleed on the brain.
Karter was left with cerebral palsy, which was something Jessica spent many long nights googling trying to understand the condition as well as trying to come to terms with what had happened. At that point she realised this was a life long condition with no cure.
Despite the fact that cerebral palsy isn’t technically diagnosed until the child is 2 years old, Jessica knew at 4 months that this would be the family’s future. She was told that as the bleed was significant, Karter would never be able to walk or communicate.
Since 4 months old, Karter has had weekly physiotherapy, chiropractor and occupational therapy.
When Karter was 1 year old, a fundraiser enabled Jessica to take him to Bangkok for 1 month of intense therapy and stem cell injections.
Karter is now 8 and can talk and has some movement in his legs.
Jessica has become a passionate disability advocate, and shares stories of abuse, lack of access, constant concerns about inclusive facilities and events.
Socials:
Insta: Gippsland Makeup Artist @themakeuphubofgippsland
FB: The Makeup Hub @themakeuphubofgippsland
Insta: Karter’s Crew @karters.crew
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