Alex Mitchell: beyond 'inspiring' or 'miserable'
Published 11 May 20261 min 18 sec watch
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Comedian Alex Mitchell discusses how society often limits disabled people to being either "inspirational" or "miserable." Why can't we just be human? It's time to recognise the full spectrum of emotions and experiences that disabled people navigate daily.
Design, video and audio production: Victoria Raw
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