Talk Disability: Invisible Disabilities

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Simulcast of BBC One Wales in high definition. From 29/01/2013

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1 in 4 people avoid conversations with disabled people. To change this, we need to talk.

One in four people avoid conversations with disabled people. To change this, we need to talk.

One in four people avoid starting conversations with disabled people. Given that 27 per cent of people in Wales are disabled, that’s a lot of conversations we could be having, but aren’t. To change this, we need to be able to talk.

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Talk Disability: Invisible Disabilities: Olivia

Invisible Disabilities

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Paralympian Oliva Breen tells us how setbacks never stopped her from achieving her dreams.

Welsh Paralympian Olivia Breen tells us about her life and about bouncing back from setbacks to become a world champion.

From her very first sports day when she was five, Olivia Breen knew running was for her. Despite facing several setbacks in her career, she never gave up on her dream. We hear from Olivia on the highs and lows of becoming a multiple Paralympic and world champion.

Five people with invisible disabilities talk about how their lives have been affected.

Five people with invisible disabilities talk about how their lives have been affected by them, and how they are also spreading awareness and helping others in similar situations.

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