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Sarah Clifton-Bligh, a 17-year-old athlete with cerebral palsy, at her home in Haberfield, Sydney. Her family have travelled together around Australia and the world. Photograph: The Guardian
Sarah Clifton-Bligh, a 17-year-old athlete with cerebral palsy, at her home in Haberfield, Sydney. Her family have travelled together around Australia and the world. Photograph: The Guardian
People with disabilities struggle to have their access needs met – so trying to organise a trip away comes with significant burdens
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Stephanie Convery
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Sun 26 Dec 2021 11.30 EST
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For Sarah Clifton-Bligh, the most useful thing to have when you’re travelling is an older brother who plays rugby.
Sydney-based Clifton-Bligh is fitter than most 17-year-olds. She’s a member of the junior athletics development squad and hopes to make the national team in racing and throwing sports. She has travelled around Australia and the world with her family for holidays and athletics meets.
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Clifton-Bligh also has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair most of the [...]