diff --git a/web-app/packages/lib/src/common/permission_utils.ts b/web-app/packages/lib/src/common/permission_utils.ts
index f9e97227..aa5f5a52 100644
--- a/web-app/packages/lib/src/common/permission_utils.ts
+++ b/web-app/packages/lib/src/common/permission_utils.ts
@@ -120,8 +120,7 @@ export function getProjectRoleNameValues(): DropdownOption<ProjectRoleName>[] {
     {
       value: 'reader',
       label: 'Reader',
-      description: 'Can view project files',
-      disabled: true
+      description: 'Can view project files'
     },
     {
       value: 'writer',