Woman living with a disability speaks out one year on from Ann Marie Smith’s death

It has been one year since Ann Marie Smith died in horrific circumstances, now another woman living with a disability says she fears she and others could meet a similar fate.  

Nat*, who did not want to be identified, spoke to disability advocacy organisation Purple Orange in a podcast episode shared on ABC Radio Adelaide this morning.

Her name was changed and her voice disguised because she was worried about being dropped by the agency supporting her.

She cannot move her arms or legs and has difficulty swallowing, and said she had…