[3] Initially fearful she would never find work, she gained increased freedom with a hand propelled tricycle and attended college.

[1] In 1945, now employed by the Ministry of Works, she studied part-time at the London School of Economics, obtaining a degree in sociology and statistics.

Upon her retirement from the civil service, Greaves "travelled about the country investigating employment opportunities for disabled people" (The Times).

[9]Following the death of Megan du Boisson, co-founder of the Disablement Income Group with Berit Moore, Greaves took on the role of director of the DIG.

[3] Campaigner Peter Large later recalled that Greaves chaired the committee which helped with drafting the Act, providing briefs, and dealing with amendments.

[3] Her obituary, published in The Times, remembered her as "a woman of courage and good sense, who disliked above all things a sentimental approach to disability.