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EPISODE SUMMARY
As a dwarf who stands three feet, four inches tall, Angela Muir Van Etten has spent her life advocating for herself and others. A dual citizen of the United States and New Zealand, she is qualified to practice law in both countries. Angela joins the podcast to talk about her experience as an advocate, seeking to change discriminatory treatment against people with dwarfism and other disabilities.

EPISODE NOTES
“Advocacy makes change possible when people call out what is wrong, care enough to stand up for what is right, commit to the cause for as long as it takes, and have confidence in God’s power to change hearts.” -Angela Muir Van Etten
o    Learn more about Angela
o    Get your copy of Angela’s book, “ALWAYS AN ADVOCATE: Champions of Change for People with Dwarfism and Disabilities”

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