Episode 1 - What Is A Disability?
The first ever episode of our new podcast! We dis…
An episode of the The Dissability Track podcast, hosted by The Dissability Track, titled "Episode 1 - What Is A Disability?" was published on September 7, 2018 and runs 28 minutes.
September 7, 2018 ·28m · The Dissability Track
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Summary
The first ever episode of our new podcast! We discuss news articles, a documentary about a boy in a bubble, and try and work out: what even IS a disability?
Episode Description
The first ever episode of our new podcast! We discuss news articles, a documentary about a boy in a bubble, and try and work out: what even IS a disability?
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