I was very impressed with the professional quality of the young people’s work. Their energy and commitment were inspiring and I wish them all success in promoting their messages about the rights of young disabled people.
Dr Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner for England
The project and the process of making the film required a lot of effort and teamworking for NCODP’s Youth Forum members but they all clearly had a very enjoyable time doing so whilst also learning a great deal.
The end result, however, has a much wider impact since the film presents to a far wider audience, key messages about disability.
The interviewees all point out that their impairment is simply a part of who they are – and they put across so well, the positive aspects of having an impairment, as well as recognising the challenges that it presents. It was fascinating to hear that some of these outstanding achievers felt that their success was as a result of (not despite) their disability.
Paul Alexander, Snowdon Awards scheme
I was really impressed with the film but more importantly how engaged all the young people were with every stage of the process. It was apparent that everyone involved had an opinion and input into the film resulting in an insightful and high impact end product. I really hope the group involved get to take the film to schools and are able to show it to as many people as possible and even make a follow up film!
Rose Latham, Media Trust
I thought the film was amazing! It gave a clear message to all the observers about the barriers that remain around someone having a disability, but that also there are people who have overcome these and gone on to succeed in their chosen field.
They really are an inspiring group who have come together and are campaigning to make changes for themselves but also for so many other people who face those barriers everyday of their lives.
Sarah Harrison, Norfolk County Council
I thought the film was a very good example of giving disabled people a chance of coming together and putting their views forward and showing what can be done. It was a positive way of showing abilities rather than disabilities.
Baroness Masham of Ilton
The film was truly inspirational and the production very professional. Congratulations to all those involved.
George Saunders, NCODP Trustee
The film was absolutely magnificent and inspirational and shows some amazing people doing fantastic things in our society.
Ian Gibson
I was very impressed indeed with the film and the young people who presented it.
Stephanie Ash, NCODP Trustee
The video produced by Norfolk Youth Forum was provocative and informative, and impressive in its professionalism. Hopefully we will get to see more video work by this lively, assertive bunch of young artists.
Michael Achtman, Graeae Theatre Company
I thoroughally enjoyed the event and found the film thought provoking and inspiring
Murray Graham, Murray Graham Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors
Great piece of work, very good message and really well presented. A strong voice for young people">
Shaun Hobbs, NCODP Trustee
Very uplifting film!!
Derek James, Sherriff of Norwich
It was really thought provoking, thank you!
Anna Wright, Transition Worker for Norfolk County Council
Being disabled does not mean that you can not take part in the same activities as non-disabled people. This film is a clear illustration of that. It was great to see so many of the young people from Norfolk so passionate about this project and committed to promoting the messages of inclusion and empowerment to other young people.
Jay Crangle, Council for Disabled Children
That was absolutely brilliant! Well done to everyone – looks like a lot of work went into that! And you got some famous faces too!
Jess Gallagher, NCODP
"thank you to the Youth Forum for making sure I was told about this film and giving me the chance to see it, twice now!. When I first watched the video I was immedialty impressed with the quality of the production, it goes without saying that the various messages were also very well put forward, this certainly made me think...
Michael Bateman Additional Needs Strategy & Commissioning Manager, Norfolk County Councl