Grassroots hero 'proud as punch' to teach children and young adults with disabilities how to swim

Lucy_Scope
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Joanne Barber founded the inclusive North East Disability Swimming Club in 2010 which meets monthly in Durham.
Watch the interview on ITVX
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Respect to Joanne, swimming is very healthy stuff!
I may well watch the programme, I didn't know there was an accessible pool in Durham.
Not something I could do but I'm pleased they're enabling people.
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These are the people who shine a light on inclusivity!
Great story.
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