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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/24/disabled-people-paralympians-paralympics

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/23/actors-told-theyre-too-disabled-for-disabled-roles-in-television

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/23/why-its-time-to-end-tvs-deplorable-prejudice-against-disabled-people

In 2012, Sophie Carrigill was a complete beginner at wheelchair basketball. Now she’s going to Japan with real hopes of a gold medal – and inspiring a new generation of athletes

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/aug/20/inaccessibility-is-a-collective-problem-the-promise-and-limits-of-adaptive-fashion

The International Paralympic Committee, along with dozens of other major organisations, has launched an advertising campaign entitled WeThe15. The number 15 represents the estimated 15% of people across the world who have a disability. The campaign’s message is essentially that people with disabilities do not need pity, but do deserve respect. The WeThe15 campaign will be a key feature of the Paralympics Opening ceremony on Tuesday 24 August. 

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/aug/19/swimming-superstar-ellie-cole-on-diversity-accessibility-and-bringing-people-joy

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/18/britney-spears-case-guardianship-laws

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/17/thomas-quasthoff-from-birth-my-mum-felt-guilty-i-had-to-show-her-i-made-the-best-of-my-life

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/aug/16/hidden-pandemic-peruvian-children-in-crisis-as-carers-die