6. Your world sucks, so we’re rebuilding it for us: Disability and leadership
What's Wrong With You?Show Notes
The world is not designed for disabled people, and rebuilding it is going to take strong leadership. In this episode, Olivia and Becs interview two leaders with a disability - Green MP Golriz Ghahraman and Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero.
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