Liz Carr

Liz Carr is an English actress, born on April 21, 1972, in the United Kingdom. She is best known for her work in television, theater, and radio, as well as for her activism and advocacy for disability rights.

Carr is most widely recognized for her role as Clarissa Mullery in the long-running BBC series "Silent Witness," where she played a forensic scientist. Her performance in the series earned her praise for her strong, nuanced portrayal of the character. In addition to her acting career, Liz Carr has appeared in other notable television shows such as "The Worst Witch" and "The L Word."

In addition to her acting achievements, Liz Carr is an advocate for disability rights, as she herself has a disability. She is an outspoken advocate for increasing representation of disabled people in the media and the importance of telling stories that reflect diverse experiences.

Carr has also had a significant stage career, performing in various theater productions, and she has appeared in radio dramas. Her contributions both on-screen and off-screen have made her a well-respected figure in the entertainment industry.

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For parents, graduation is one of the proudest moments of their lives. For many parents of disabled children, it is an achievement they never thought would happen for their offspring. For disabled students, however, graduation can be one of the most humiliating events we'll experience.

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I remember my school days with mixed emotions; I was so grateful to be given a mainstream education, and yet at times I felt incredibly segregated.

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Religion, certainly in the U.K., used to hold our fears and our discussions about death. That's where we saw death, in church or in funerals, and that helped us and provided us with a way through. I say this as an atheist.

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As a teen, I never went on holiday, because all my summers were spent in hospital. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the hospital in question was in Slough.

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Whilst many brides have dreamt about their wedding dress since childhood, I've had nightmares about having to wear children's clothes on my big day.

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Some women brag about still being able to fit into their wedding dress. Well, I can still fit into my Brownie uniform.

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