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Orlaith Clinton

Belfast parents hail community for helping young daughter feel included

The family of a child with special needs have spoken of their pride as they watch their little girl embrace aspects of life that may have proved challenging.

Katie-Louise Goodfellow, who is from the North Belfast area, proudly delivered disability awareness badges to her peers in Brownie's last week - a life defining moment for the child and her parents Derek and Victoria.

The seven-year-old has Cerebral Palsy and Dystonia, conditions which mean she faces obstacles in life. But her parents believe their daughter should have the same opportunities as other children her age have, and so have put their all into making sure that this happens.

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