This year Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman offers special insight into the UN International Day of Disabled Persons. Several months ago she was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, a temporary condition that has caused paralysis in her facial muscles. Here she speaks about the support she received from viewers, the overwhelming focus of physical perfection in the mainstream media, and the importance of this day of understanding.
Introduction by Amy Goodman
This year Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman offers special insight into the UN International Day of Disabled Persons. Several months ago she was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, a temporary condition that has caused paralysis in her facial muscles. Here she speaks about the support she received from viewers, the overwhelming focus of physical perfection in the mainstream media, and the importance of this day of understanding.
Link TV is observing the International Day of Disabled Persons today with a special line-up of programming highlighting documentaries that give us an insight into the issues faced by the disabled.
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