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People living with multiple sclerosis join growing chorus for reforms to 'clearly broken' NDIS

When Kelly Engelhardt was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) just before her 21st birthday she feared she wouldn't be able to finish her teaching degree, get married and have children, but 20 years later she has achieved those things and more.

However, in the past two years the 41-year-old's MS symptoms have worsened.

"I've had to give up work, I need to use a walking stick even around the house now and if I go out, I need to use a wheelchair," she said.

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