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.
Podcast: Why disabled people are turning to the Trussell Trust
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On this episode, Nick speaks to Martin, who has autism and a visual impairment, about the cost of living crisis and the effect on his life.
Podcast: Changing perceptions of disability in South Asian Communities
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On this episode, journalist Huma Shah chats to campaigner Amrit Dhaliwal about her experiences growing up as a disabled person within a South Asian community.
Podcast: Disabled novelists Chloe and Penny share their stories
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Authors Chloe Timms and Penny Batchelor are published novelists who are both disabled. They chat to Nick Bishop about their love of writing, their experiences as authors and of course, their books.
Podcast: Amplifying disabled voices in the media
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On this month's episode, disability rights activist Jazz Shaban catches up with BBC Correspondent Gary O'Donoghue. Gary reflects on his own experiences as a journalist and how he feels the media landscape has changed over time.
Podcast: Challenging stigma around dynamic disabilities with Suruthi
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On this podcast episode, we're talking about dynamic disabilities with Suruthi. She joins us to talk all about her experiences with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and why it's so important to talk more about hidden disabilities and health conditions.