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as Cara Raleigh: Received high praise for a wordless performance where she communicated entirely through her eyes.

The detectives investigate the rape and physical abuse of (played by Lisa Arrindell), a former opera singer who is non-verbal and largely immobile due to advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS) . [S11E17] Disabled

as ADA Garrett Blaine: A rare appearance by a male ADA in the series. Critical and Fan Reception The episode remains polarizing among the SVU fanbase: as Cara Raleigh: Received high praise for a

: Many viewers appreciate the raw, "uncompromising" script and the focus on the vulnerabilities of chronically ill and disabled individuals. Critical and Fan Reception The episode remains polarizing

as Janice: Portrayed the "evil," jealous sister whose abuse was fueled by resentment of Cara's former talent. Quinton Aaron as Damien: Played Janice's sympathetic son.

: Cara eventually communicates through blinking that her caregiver was not the rapist. The detectives discover that a bus driver (Ralph Byers) used his position of trust to assault her.

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Disabled (TV Episode 2010)

as Cara Raleigh: Received high praise for a wordless performance where she communicated entirely through her eyes.

The detectives investigate the rape and physical abuse of (played by Lisa Arrindell), a former opera singer who is non-verbal and largely immobile due to advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS) .

as ADA Garrett Blaine: A rare appearance by a male ADA in the series. Critical and Fan Reception The episode remains polarizing among the SVU fanbase:

: Many viewers appreciate the raw, "uncompromising" script and the focus on the vulnerabilities of chronically ill and disabled individuals.

as Janice: Portrayed the "evil," jealous sister whose abuse was fueled by resentment of Cara's former talent. Quinton Aaron as Damien: Played Janice's sympathetic son.

: Cara eventually communicates through blinking that her caregiver was not the rapist. The detectives discover that a bus driver (Ralph Byers) used his position of trust to assault her.

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Disabled (TV Episode 2010)