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6 Netflix shows that have awesome disabled characters

in Disability 1 min read •   30 Sep 2020

YDAS Posted by YDAS

We all love Netflix, right?! Here are 6 must-watch Netflix shows that have awesome disabled characters!

The Healing Powers of Dude 

Noah is boy who goes to school and learns to live with his anxiety. Noah gets a support dog called Dude. Noah’s best friend, Amira, is clever and a good singer. Amira also uses a wheelchair. 

Crip Camp 

Crip Camp is a true story about a camp for disabled people in America. The young people who met at the camp stayed friends. They worked together to change the laws about accessibility in America. 

Raising Dion 

A young boy called Dion has superpowers. His best friend, Esperanza, is loyal and supportive. Esperanza is also a wheelchair user.   

Stranger Things 

Dustin is one of the main characters in Stranger Things. He and his friends save their town. Dustin has a disability that affects the development of his teeth and bones. 

Sex Education 

Sex Education is about two teenagers called Otis and Maeve. Maeve’s neighbour, Isaac, supports her in tough times. Isaac also uses a wheelchair. 

The Fundamentals of Caring 

The Fundamentals of Caring is a movie about two people who go on a road trip. One of them is Trevor, a clever teenager. The other is Ben, who is Trevor’s carer. Trevor has muscular dystrophy. 

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The Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) is an advocacy organisation that works with disabled young people aged 12 to 25.

We work with disabled young people in Victoria to make sure you can speak up and are being treated fairly. You can access our free advocacy service if you need advice or support.

We run programs so that you can learn to speak up for yourself and others. We talk with disabled young people about what matters most to you. We then help the government and other organisations understand those issues so they can treat disabled young people fairly.

YDAS is a core agency of Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic). YDAS was established in 2006 and is funded by the Victorian Government.