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Should we be frightened of disability?
Many people assume that disabled people must be unhappy. But the empirical evidence doesn't back this up. In A Point of View, Tom Shakespeare argues that disability is nothing to fear.
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BBC Radio 4
A Point of View: Happiness and disability
Surveys reveal that people with disabilities consistently report a good quality of life, says Tom Shakespeare. So why is it often assumed they are unhappy?
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tom Shakespeare |
Broadcasts
- Fri 30 May 201420:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 1 Jun 201408:48BBC Radio 4
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A Point of View
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
