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You Can't Ask That

You Can’t Ask asks the misunderstood, judged, or stigmatised people in society, the questions you've always wanted to know the answers to. It's about breaking down stereotypes and offering genuine insight into the lives of people who live with labels.

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Episodes Season 1

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    You Can’t Ask asks the misunderstood, judged, or stigmatised people in society, the questions you've always wanted to know the answers to. It's about breaking down stereotypes and offering insight.

  • 1. Wheelchair Users

    With different reasons for using a wheelchair we meet Canadians from all across the country who tell us about what it’s like to be a wheelchair user. They candidly reveal the challenges, frustrations, and some surprising benefits

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  • 2. Tourette Syndrome

    Often mocked and stigmatized for their disability, our participants with Tourette syndrome answer questions about the myths, and what life is like living with what is often mistakenly called "the swearing disease."

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  • 3. Visual Impairment

    From all walks of life, the visually impaired we meet in this episode answer questions about what it is like to navigate the world without sight - one of the major senses…and the answers are very enlightening.

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  • 4. Autism

    People with high-functioning autism face stigma and judgement, often because their disability is "invisible," showing no outward signs. Participants honestly answer questions about what it feels like to live with autism.

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  • 5. Limb Differences

    Through accident, illness or genetics, people with limb differences learn to adapt and be resilient. Because their disability is so visible, they receive a lot of attention, which can be both annoying and offer opportunities for raising awareness.

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  • 6. Little People

    Little People are a highly visible group who face a great deal of social stigma and curiosity. In this episode, little people from different backgrounds explain what it's like to live in a world that sees them as "disabled."

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  • 7. Down Syndrome

    A genetic disorder causes Down Syndrome and the Canadians we meet in this episode give us a heart-warming and candid view into the lives of people with Down Syndrome, from dating to work, and the importance of hugs

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  • 8. Facial Difference

    For many with facial difference, life can be very hard. Often with no other disability, they still face discrimination and prejudice because of the way they look. The people we meet in this episode open the audience's heart and eyes to what it's like to live with a face that looks different.

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