Karin Althén
Independent Peer Patient Improver; Sweden
Karin is a peer patient improver and a promotor for inclusion and diversity in healthcare and society as well as an independent resource with multiple perspectives. She works as a personal assistant in a municipality day- centre for persons with physical and mental disabilities and is also a single parent of a son with special needs. Karin is also a project developer within the cultural sector, aiming to strengthen the possibilities for persons with disabilities to participate in cultural expressions such as writing, spoken word, arts and music.