Currently, her vocational diploma still needs a lot of attention, but when Begüm alias SmooVie finishes school, she wants to make a name for herself as a digital and print media designer. What else is important to her and how she deals with questions that are burning under her nails, she reveals at REHACARE.com.
Name: SmooVie Age: 18 City: Kassel, Germany Occupation: Vocational baccalaureate diploma in the field of health Impairment: I've had a bone disease since I was born. I'm seated in a wheelchair, but I can walk. Only two people in Germany have my disease besides me. The disease is called Stüve-Wiedemann-Syndrome.
SmooVie: I always laugh! I do take my disease with humor.
What have you always been wanting to do and why have you never done this so far?
SmooVie: I'm currently trying to start my own business – with streaming and graphic design. Why haven't I made it yet? Because of school.
Which person has influenced you most? And why?
SmooVie: I'm a hard man to influence. I go my way and don't let anything be said to me.
You have the chance to become the Commissioner for the Disabled. What would you do first?
SmooVie: Change the world of work! Accessibility in ALL shops! I could write a whole list...
What is especially near and dear to you?
SmooVie: Inclusion!
I would like to be...
SmooVie: I want to do my dream job as a digital and print media designer. So far it hasn't worked because there is a longer story with the employment agency. I want to become independent.
Which question would you like answered the most?
SmooVie: If I have a question, I do not hesitate and ask it immediately. So I can't think of any.
