Changing expectations around disability

Hannah Diviney

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This speech challenges expectations and narratives about living with a disability, having ambitions and aspiring to a fulfilling life - just like able-bodied people.

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HannahDiviney

B. 2003-03-11

Hannah Diviney is a leading women's and disability rights advocate. At a young age she is a published writer, prolific advocate, actor, Editor in Chief at Missing Perspectives, was recently awarded Marie Claire's 'Voice of Now' and is co-founder of the Krazy Kosci Klimb. Hannah has been receiving services from Cerebral Palsy Alliance since she was 12 years old.

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