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    Going out? Ever think about these things? Jump to media player Actress and disability campaigner Samantha Renke on the things people without a disability take for granted
    • 09 Oct
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  • Annie Segarra
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    'Why I think you can be sexy and disabled' Jump to media player Social media star and wheelchair user Annie Segarra started #hotpersoninawheelchair after being constantly discriminated for being disabled.
    • 13 Sep
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  • Helen Fincham being pushed along the street in her wheelchair
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    Venues 'should have disability ratings' Jump to media player Campaigners say it will make it easier for disabled people to pick suitable bars and restaurants.
    • 09 Oct
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    The disabled comedian who turned down BGT Jump to media player Disabled comedian Rosie Jones: "Britain's Got Talent approached me too, but I said 'no'."
    • 17 Jun
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  • Brian and Lily
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    Training my pet as an assistance dog Jump to media player Disabled policeman Brian trained his own pet to become an assistance dog.
    • 18 May
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    Footballers with disabilities join league Jump to media player The team was invited to compete in the Ability Counts League at Aston Villa.
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  • Kenyan dancer, Nicholas Ouma Odhiambo
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    The disabled dancer inspiring Kenyans Jump to media player Dance into Space is a contemporary dance group in which almost all the members are physically disabled.
    • 26 Jul
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Disability access: Three things people often don't think about

Actress and disability campaigner Samantha Renke said she’s often the last person left on a train.

This clip is originally from 5 Live Breakfast on Tuesday 9 October 2018.

  • 09 Oct 2018
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