ATV Today: 10.09.1970: Hilary Pole

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Summary

Jeffrey Watson meets Walsall girl, Miss Hilary Pole, who is considered one of the world's most severely disabled people suffering from Myasthenia.

Year:

1970

Duration:

0:03:54

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

We see Jeffrey Watson arriving at a house. Inside he talks to Mrs Pole about Hilary's recent return from hospital and the equipment that has been installed in the house to help her communicate including a radio that she can operate with her foot. During the report the only part of Hilary we see is her foot.


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Notes

Myasthenia is an autoimmune disorder.