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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2024 · 27 MIN

UK government questioned on commitment to disabled people’s rights

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

The UN in Geneva questions the UK government on its commitment to disabled people. We speak to two people who followed the proceedings - disability reporter Rachel Charlton-Dailey and Rensa Gaunt from Inclusion London, which campaigns for equality for deaf and disabled people.Actress and broadcaster Madison Tevlin on challenging assumptions about disabled people - and why having Down’s Syndrome is her least interesting trait.Plus Don Biswas talks neurodiverse comedy.The episode was made by Daniel Gordon with Niamh Hughes and Emma Tracey. The editor is Alex Lewis. Recorded and mixed by Dave O’Neill. To get in touch with the team email [email protected] or find us on X, @bbcaccessall. Don’t forget to subscribe by finding us on BBC Sounds.

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