Disabled child models help to challenge perceptions

Disabled child models help to challenge perceptions

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The transcript discusses Holly, an 8-year-old with athetoid cerebral palsy, who was featured in an advertising campaign. It highlights her positive experience and the importance of media representation for disabled individuals. Despite some progress, the media still lacks sufficient representation of disabled people. The modeling industry faces challenges in inclusivity, with few opportunities for disabled models. Holly's family hopes for her continued acceptance and success in modeling.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition does Holly have, which makes her participation in the advertising campaign significant?

Autism

Muscular dystrophy

Athetoid cerebral palsy

Down syndrome

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which clothing firm featured Holly in their online campaign?

Zara

Marks and Spencer

Bowden

Boots

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the lack of disabled individuals in media, according to the transcript?

High production costs

Lack of talent

Limited audience interest

Societal perceptions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many disabled children are represented by the talent agency mentioned in the transcript?

Ten

Two

Twenty

Fifty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hope for Holly's future in modeling, as expressed in the transcript?

To work exclusively with one brand

To start her own modeling agency

To find acceptance and more opportunities

To become a famous actress