Abused women with disabilities lack resources, advocates say
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Penny (a pseudonym) lived in fear of her boyfriend after he physically abused her numerous times, including smashing her property and setting her hair on fire. Advocates say that disabled women are particularly vulnerable to abuse. (Ash Kelly/CBC)