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Honours system 'should not ignore disabled'

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Carly Jones is an advocate for the rights of autistic women and girls.

She was appointed MBE in the New Year and King's Birthday Honours in 2018 .

As a disabled woman herself, she wants to make sure the charity and community work of people with disabilities isn't overlooked and taken for granted.

She says people shouldn't think that someone has received an award just because of a disability.

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92

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64

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informal

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English

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48

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