Helping disabled people like Trent

Lizards are Trent’s passion. Being profoundly deaf hasn’t stopped Trent from building a successful career in this specialist field with Landcare Research.

Landcare is the Crown Research Institute that manages and conserves New Zealand's natural assets. With the help of supported employment programme Mainstream, the organisation employs Trent as a research technician. Senior wildlife ecologist

Grant Norbury says Trent’s work has considerably raised the profile of research on lizards, and that he’s also making his mark in other areas of research. “He's got huge initiative and he doesn't let his disability get in the road one iota.” Grant adds the benefits have been two-way. “Trent’s been able to put his expertise to a good cause and his work has consolidated his reputation and credibility in the field.”

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