France in focus
France in focus
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Invisible disabilities in France: A silent struggle
12 minutes Posted Nov 28, 2023 at 1:29 pm.
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More than a fifth of the French population is disabled. But for 80 percent of them, it doesn't show. Whether to disclose it or not is a delicate choice, given that disability is the leading cause of discrimination in France. Our team went to meet teenager Marc, who has a rare disease that means he has barely any intestines. They also met Joëlle, who suffers from multiple sclerosis and several other illnesses.