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Disability Awareness DVD created by Longford students

An RTE news report recently featured a DVD created by Longford students which highlights how attitudes differ towards people with disabilities.

The inspiration for this programme, called 'View From Here',  came from two 14 year old students who live almost identical lives but are treated very differently by many people. One of the girls has a physical disability and the other doesn’t. Often a physical disability can be viewed by many as a major barrier to succeeding in life. Both girls do not agree with this and want to change people’s attitudes by sharing some of the situations they experience on a daily basis.

Cameras were fitted to a wheelchair so viewers of the DVD will see some of the daily situations that arise for a wheelchair user and perhaps be surprised at what can happen. The wheelchair user is a representative of all members of a community who face a mobility challenge in any way.

• View RTE News Report (click here)
  

The DVD production can also be viewed online on the Irish Wheelchair Association's website by going to www.iwa.ie/youth and clicking on the 'View From Here' link. To order copies of the DVD please contact IWA Information Department on 01 818 6400 or info@iwa.ie for details on ordering it.

 

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