“Disability representation in the media is so, so important” – Gold Medalist Swimmer Ellie Simmonds
Being a woman but then also having a disability as well I think there’s definitely moments since like even retirement now on when I was an athlete there’s always that Second Glance you know that second oh can she do it can she keep up with um non-disabled swimmers to train at the
Swimming pool and to swim in this in this uh group you know I think there’s always those moments where you get looked at secondly you know but I think it’s changed and it’s getting better and better and I think that’s why having the lights of the Paralympics on TV and
Disability representation in the media is so so important because I think it’s important that everyone has someone to look up to
Paralympian and Gold Medalist Ellie Simmonds sat down with us to chat all things International Women’s Day and the importance of representation for all women in the media.
Click below for the full video, where you can hear from other inspirational women, including Livi Sheldon, Fitness Coach and Gladiator and Women in Sport CEO, Stephanie Hilborne OBE: https://youtu.be/7LqUnZsm6_o
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