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Podcast: Assistive Technology and voice banking

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.

Making the Invisible Visible

Jessica is the founder of Making the Invisible Visible. She tells us about what inspired her to set up her campaign and why she's working to raise awareness and help others accept changes in their lives or to their bodies.

Podcast: Transforming the Theatre Experience

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

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...

Remembering The Queen at Agnes Court

Lizzie lives at Agnes Court - our residential service in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Lizzie and Team Leader Lorraine Mobbs recall the memorable day they met our former patron, Queen Elizabeth II.

Unintentional barriers are still barriers

One of our supporters explains what a microaggression is and how they've been made to feel self-conscious about not drinking due to their disability.

Podcast: Access (not) all areas with magician Rob West

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.