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Participation in Action: Young disabled filmmakers turn love story into an epic

Disabled young people have made films on love and relationships for their peers.

"There's definitely not enough resources for disabled young people. There's an idea that disabled young people don't have sex or have a relationship." This observation comes from a young disabled person speaking in one of a series of films that address questions every young person wants answered but is too shy to ask.

Created by Early Support – a Department for Education-funded project that aims to improve the delivery of services for disabled children, young people and their families - the films portray young disabled people giving advice about sex and relationships, drugs and alcohol, getting work experience and how to say "I love you".

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