Michael Shamash obituary

Although small in stature, my friend Michael Shamash, who has died aged 63, had a very big presence in the lives of many who knew him. Michael had an aptitude for building lasting friendships, whether through chairing the Restricted Growth Association (2003-07), lecturing on critical disability studies at the University of Middlesex, his directorship of the disability advocacy organisation Shaping Our Lives (2018-21), or through his work in social care and his wide range of interests.I met Mike