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EPISODE · May 29, 2024 · 24 MIN

Living with a disability in Gaza and Ukraine

from Access All: Disability News and Mental Health · host BBC Sounds

We hear what it’s like to live with a disability in a war zone.Boshra is an 18-year-old woman who lives in Gaza and has muscular dystrophy. She and Oleksii, a man with a learning disability from Ukraine, share their experiences with presenter Emma Tracey. Emma also speaks to George Graham, CEO of Humanity and Inclusion, a charity which supports disabled people living in conflict areas. Presenter Emma Tracey Production by Daniel Gordon and Alex Collins Recorded and mixed by Dave O’Neill Special thanks to Irena Taranyuk, BBC Ukrainian Service Edited by Farhana HaiderIs there an election issue affecting disabled people you think we should be talking about? Get in touch, we really want to hear from you. You can email us [email protected] or message @bbcaccessall on Twitter/X or Instagram. Our WhatsApp number is 0330 123 9480, please begin your message with the word ACCESS.

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