Wednesday, May 12, 2010

The 21-year-old champion of disabled rights

21-year-old Kelly Vincent is the youngest woman ever elected to an Australian parliament. Ms Vincent has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair and was elected on a disability platform. Her election to South Australian parliament has caused celebration around the country among disability advocates.
A transcript of the 7.30 report and a video clip can be found here http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2010/s2895522.htm.

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