This episode explores the topic of disability hate crime – what it is and how people can be allies to disabled people.
Podcast: Disability Pride with Dr Hannah Barham-Brown
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Following on from Disability Pride Month, Dr Hannah Barham-Brown talks about disability activism and what makes her proud to be disabled. She also discusses LGBTQ events and why they need to be more inclusive.
Podcast: Tattoos and Disability
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In this episode, Josh and Jax, who both have several tattoos, discuss their experiences, from tattoos related to their disabilities, to first tattoo regret, and more!
Podcast: From adventurer to advocate
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Shehla spent the most of her twenties travelling around the world and flying her drone. In her thirties she was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder and everything changed. Shehla went from adventurer to advocate and tells us about navigating life with FND.
Podcast: Living with an invisible disability
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Mili, who is originally from Argentina, talks with honesty and openness about the effect M.E. has on her life. She also tells us why attitudes to people with invisible disabilities need to improve.
Podcast: Disability and possibility with Yahye Siyad
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Yahye Siyad talks us through his experiences in the sporting world, the professional world, and the world of couch surfing.
Podcast: Assistive Technology and voice banking
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In this episode we spoke to Jane about how technology will empower her life: despite losing the power of speech, she can store her voice digitally – a process known as voice banking. So Jane will still be able to say what she wants in her words.
Podcast: Transforming the Theatre Experience
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We chat to visually impaired actor and theatre maker Alice Christina-Corrigan about how creative captions can be used to make theatre more accessible and some of the cool things she’s seen on stage over the course of her career.
Podcast: Accessible Nightlife and Queer Spaces
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Joshua, Charlie and Arthur to talk about the importance of accessibility and inclusion in LGBTQ+ spaces. Charlie shares his experiences in Manchester and Arthur talks about what he's seen in Edinburgh. So who's doing it right, and who needs to improve?
Podcast: Access (not) all areas with magician Rob West
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This month, Isaac is joined by magician Rob West, who is one half of magic duo Rob and West. Rob, who has Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, reflects on how growing up with a disability led to his stage presence as a performer.
