Why is media representation important? Part one

One in five Australians have a disability so why aren't we represented in the media? This episode explains the importance of media representation that goes further than just highlighting disability issues but a fuller picture of what it is like to have and live with a disability.   You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: [email protected] You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript    References for this episode:  Dis-course: Disability Representation and the Media Communicating and Managing the Message: Media and Media Representation of Disability and Paralympic Sport. Brittain I. (2017) Disability and the Media: Promoting an accurate image and enhancing the voice of persons with disabilities in the media. United Nations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.