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Redefining Disability - Challenging Perceptions and Embracing Capabilities

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Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk that challenges conventional perceptions of disability. Join Felix Daglish as he shares his personal journey from a military boarding school at age 11 to becoming an ultra-endurance athlete. Discover how Daglish's experiences, including rowing across the Irish Sea at 17 and completing a 150-mile rowing challenge in 3 days, shaped his understanding of capability and disability. Delve into the speaker's insights on how societal definitions of disability can be limiting for both disabled individuals and society at large. Gain a fresh perspective on the potential strengths that can arise from living with a disability, and understand why reframing our understanding of disability is crucial for fostering inclusivity and recognizing human potential.

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{dis}ability | Felix Daglish | TEDxUniversityofStAndrews

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