International Year of Disabled People

Title

International Year of Disabled People

Genre

Press conference; Speech

TX Date

11 Nov 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:10:07

Description

A male spokesman (not identified) for Rehabilitation International makes a speech of thanks at Number 10 to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher outlining the aims of the International Year of Disabled People (IYDP). He presents her with the IYDP Charter and after a photograph opportunity she makes a speech about the charter, IYDP and Government’s achievements during the year. Ends with unedited questions to politicians which end abruptly. Sound is in mono.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher

Keywords

Government; Employment; Charities; Equal opportunity; Disabled persons; Charters; Rehabilitation International; International Year of Disabled People

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