"It's about seeing us not as people to be pitied, but as leaders"
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Laura Neale, founder of YouBelong, has a chronic illness which means she spends "90% of the time in her room". She spoke to Mal Pope about recent changes to PIP payments, why the government is failing disabled people, and continuing to challenge the church's approach to inclusivity.
Released on 24 Aug 2023
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