Podcasts about disabled people

For some Texans, losing heat during the 2021 winter freeze meant immobility – or worse. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Disabled people are waiting up to 30 weeks for a decision on whether they'll get a grant to support them at work and wait times are getting longer. We hear from three people who have been affected: Danielle Verity, a visually impaired NHS psychologist has had her grant reduced causing her career stress and worsening mental health. And George Baker is waiting for a new agreement which means he presently has no money and his support worker, Lauren, is kindly, unsustainably, working for free with the hope it will be sorted out soon.One of the biggest challenges for neurodivergent people is the impact of everyday noises like air conditioning or chatter from people on mobile phones. Emma speaks to autistic journalist Keira Edwards about her new podcast It's So Loud In Here, coming soon to BBC Sounds.Also, neurodivergent journalist, Hayley Clarke, joins Emma to talk about pre-loved clothes selling websites and how one mum is calling for a filtered category so you can find accessible or adapted clothes easily.Presented by Emma Tracey Sound mixed by Dave O'Neill Produced by Emma Tracey and Alex Collins Series producer is Beth Rose Editor is Damon Rose

Why are disabled people still missing from mainstream media? In this episode of The I Can’t Stand Podcast, host Peta Hooke speaks with Susan Wood, Senior Content Manager at Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and host of Have the Nerve, about disability, media exclusion, and representation in Australia. Susan shares her lived experience of wanting a career in news media and being repeatedly locked out of work because of inaccessibility rather than ability. Together, they explore how systemic barriers limit disabled people’s participation in media, the long-term impact on confidence and mental health, and why ambition alone is often not enough in an inaccessible world. This conversation looks at disability through the lens of employment, storytelling, and power, and asks what needs to change so disabled voices are no longer the exception in Australian media. Content warning: this episode includes discussion of self harm and suicidal thoughts. Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au Connect with Susan: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-g-wood/?originalSubdomain=au Have the Nerve Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xxKaf3n2mupbS6zPplacy Connect with Peta Hooke: Instagram: @petahooke Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript:www.icantstandpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What defined disability in the headlines this past year — progress, controversy, or both? Bob Kafka This Friday, Pushing Limits looks back at some of the most talked-about moments in the disability world. From a clergyman seeking a federal lawsuit after preaching that disabled people shouldn't marry, to the mixed bag of disability policy coming out of California's state government. And we'll dig into a debate that sparked plenty of opinions: should pregnant women be allowed to park in blue zones?  Join Pushing Limits for a year-end wrap-up you won't want to miss.  This program is produced by Adrienne Lauby and hosted by Talia Mariano and Eddie Ytuarte.  Stories in this program with links for further exploration: 1. Conditions for Disabled People in Venezuela Special report on humanitarian needs of persons in situations of disability in Venezuela – July 2025 – Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Venezuela – Disability – Expat Focus https://www.internationaldisabilityalliance.org/countries/VEN 2. Diminished Democracy is Diminished Disability Justice https://www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/this-should-not-be-happening/ 3. Should Pregnant Women Use Disabled Parking https://www.handicapmd.com/handicap-parking-blog/legal-rights-for-pregnant-women-seeking-disabled-parking-permits 4. ICE Raid near Day Program for Developmentally Disabled Adults https://thearcca.org/ice-raid-near-the-arc-of-ventura-county-day-program-in-oxnard-raises-urgent-concerns-for-disability-safety/ 5. Federal court nominee says disabled people should not marry https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/indiana-southern-district-federal-judge-nominee-justin-olson-disabled-people-marriage-benefits-cancellation-medicaid-ssi/ 6. Autistic Barbie Doll https://www.timesnownews.com/health/why-mattels-first-ever-barbie-with-autism-is-sparking-global-conversation-on-inclusion-article-153439447 7. Alice Wong and Bob Kafka – Rest In Power Disability Vulnerability: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/book/disability-vulnerability-spring-2026/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/15/alice-wong-disability-rights-activist-dies-aged-51 https://nursing.ucsf.edu/news/memory-alice-wong-disability-rights-activist-writer-and-ucsf-changemaker https://time.com/7336976/disability-justice-alice-wong/ Pushing Limits Interview with Alice Wong https://kpfa.org/episode/pushing-limits-july-15-2016/ Personal story ~ meeting Bob Kafka:  https://adapt.org/1984-washington-bob-kafka/ Obituary:  https://www.kut.org/politics/2025-12-29/bob-kafka-austin-disability-rights-advocate-dies-tx Bob's home chapter of ADAPT celebrates his passing: https://adaptoftexas.org/ Pushing Limits interview with Bob Kafka prior to the passage of Obama Care (Affordable Care Act):   https://kpfa.org/episode/58204/ 8.  2025 State wrap-up–new laws and budget 2025 End of Session Wrap Up | Disability Rights California 9. Teachers use AI for IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)  https://cdt.org/insights/from-personalized-to-programmed-the-use-of-generative-ai-to-develop-individualized-education-programs-for-students-with-disabilities/?ref=disabilitydebrief.org 10. Sign Language Problems with AI From the British Deaf Association though Disability Debrief https://bda.org.uk/bsl-is-not-for-sale/?ref=disabilitydebrief.org 11. “Life After,” movie. A Disabled Filmmaker Looks at Physician-Assisted Suicide (Free) Independent Lens, PBS https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/life-after/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCH-51YqMMs For a transcription of the entire program, click here Alice Wong The post Political Wrap-Up – Pushing Limits – January 16, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Groups representing those living with disabilities are calling for urgent Government action as the Dáil returns this week. The Clare Leader Forum is asking elected representatives to support an Emergency Winter Payment for disabled people, highlighting the extra and unavoidable costs faced during the winter months – from heating and electricity to transport and assistive supports. The proposal would apply universally, including to disabled people who are in work, and follows renewed calls for fairness and inclusion in how disability-related costs are recognised. Speaking with Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus was Michael Meere, Member of Clare Leader Forum.

For people who are living with disability, including various forms of chronic diseases and chronic pain, daily tasks like lifting a glass of water or taking off clothes can be difficult if not impossible. In Activist Affordances: How Disabled People Improvise More Habitable Worlds (Duke UP, 2023), Arseli Dokumacı draws on ethnographic work with differently disabled people whose ingenuity, labor, and artfulness allow them to achieve these seemingly simple tasks. Dokumacı shows how they use improvisation to imagine and bring into being more habitable worlds through the smallest of actions and the most fleeting of movements---what she calls “activist affordances.” Even as an environment shrinks to a set of constraints rather than opportunities, the improvisatory space of performance opens up to allow disabled people to imagine that same environment otherwise. Dokumacı shows how disabled people's activist affordances present the potential for a more liveable and accessible world for all of us. Dr. Arseli Dokumaci, PhD is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Canada Research Chair in Critical Disability Studies and Media Technologies, and Director of the Access in the Making (AIM) Lab A [full transcript of the interview](link) is available for accessibility purposes. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

For people who are living with disability, including various forms of chronic diseases and chronic pain, daily tasks like lifting a glass of water or taking off clothes can be difficult if not impossible. In Activist Affordances: How Disabled People Improvise More Habitable Worlds (Duke UP, 2023), Arseli Dokumacı draws on ethnographic work with differently disabled people whose ingenuity, labor, and artfulness allow them to achieve these seemingly simple tasks. Dokumacı shows how they use improvisation to imagine and bring into being more habitable worlds through the smallest of actions and the most fleeting of movements---what she calls “activist affordances.” Even as an environment shrinks to a set of constraints rather than opportunities, the improvisatory space of performance opens up to allow disabled people to imagine that same environment otherwise. Dokumacı shows how disabled people's activist affordances present the potential for a more liveable and accessible world for all of us. Dr. Arseli Dokumaci, PhD is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Canada Research Chair in Critical Disability Studies and Media Technologies, and Director of the Access in the Making (AIM) Lab A [full transcript of the interview](link) is available for accessibility purposes. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

For people who are living with disability, including various forms of chronic diseases and chronic pain, daily tasks like lifting a glass of water or taking off clothes can be difficult if not impossible. In Activist Affordances: How Disabled People Improvise More Habitable Worlds (Duke UP, 2023), Arseli Dokumacı draws on ethnographic work with differently disabled people whose ingenuity, labor, and artfulness allow them to achieve these seemingly simple tasks. Dokumacı shows how they use improvisation to imagine and bring into being more habitable worlds through the smallest of actions and the most fleeting of movements---what she calls “activist affordances.” Even as an environment shrinks to a set of constraints rather than opportunities, the improvisatory space of performance opens up to allow disabled people to imagine that same environment otherwise. Dokumacı shows how disabled people's activist affordances present the potential for a more liveable and accessible world for all of us. Dr. Arseli Dokumaci, PhD is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Canada Research Chair in Critical Disability Studies and Media Technologies, and Director of the Access in the Making (AIM) Lab A [full transcript of the interview](link) is available for accessibility purposes. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Episode Notes Hello, hello friends! On E409, Andrew invites past guest Kat Nantz, a somatic pleasure and trauma coach, back on the show! They talk about everything including CMT Disease, disability grief, why it sucks being disabled and a whole lot more. Enjoy! Follow Kat here: www.katnantz.com Episode Sponsors Do you wanna turn b*tt stuff up a notch. Go to bvibe.com and use code AFTERDARK to receive 20% off orders of $100 (including bundles, discounted items and more). Disability content creation doesn't have to be hard. Follow @seated.perspectives on Instagram to learn how to make content creation a gentle, easy, accessible experience. Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

At the Abilities Expo 2025 in Chicago, we enjoy the bustling noise of a community built on independence, resourcefulness, and zero tolerance for pity. With Katy Roberts as our guide, we explore how this decades-strong event turns accessibility from a checkbox into a living, breathing experience where disabled people don't blend in—they lead.Katy Roberts walks us through what makes the Expo different: hundreds of vendors you can actually touch and test, adaptive sports and mobility demos that invite participation, and a layout designed around dignity. We trace the event's roots back to 1979 and its growth across seven cities, then dig into the mindset shift that happens when disability is the majority in the room. That shift unlocks confidence, connection, and a practical swagger that says help is welcome but condescension isn't. Along the way, we challenge the tired narrative that a disability event is “sad” and show why it's a celebration of agency and problem-solving.Katy shares how her background in exhibitions, her UK perspective on the Disability Act, and her mom's MS inform the small details that matter—clear signage, rest spaces, trained staff, and access that goes beyond legal minimums. We talk about ADA compliance as a starting point, not a finish line, and why better design grows markets and reduces friction for everyone. You'll hear about standout guests—from a traveler who's visited 53 countries to a Boston Marathon bombing survivor—whose stories center curiosity, resilience, and community, not clichés.If you're near LA, New York, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, or Dallas, check abilities.com for dates and resources, including product demos you can watch from home. If this conversation moved you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs a boost, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show. Your voice helps this community stay loud.

What does radical inclusion really look like – and what would change if dignity, access and belonging were built into our systems from the start?Marking the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this episode of Our World, Connected explores how societies can move beyond charity and good intentions towards a rights-based approach to disability inclusion – one that centres listening, participation, and meaningful action.Host Christine Wilson is joined on this episode by Nada Ehab, a youth development specialist and advisor to the British Council's Inclusive Youth Empowerment Programme in Egypt. Nada reflects on her journey from empathy-driven inclusion to a collective rights-based, participatory model, and shares insights from her work supporting young people with disabilities to engage in advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and community-led change. Together, they discuss the barriers that still exist in education, public spaces and digital environments, and why inclusion must be embedded across systems, not treated as a quota.We also hear a personal story from Saja Mohammed Alkadhimi, a 19-year-old student from Baghdad, UN Youth Advisory Council member, and disability rights advocate. Saja shares her experiences navigating education as a wheelchair user, the importance of accessible infrastructure, and why inclusive schools matter not just for learning, but for belonging. Her story brings the conversation to life, reminding us that inclusion is about unlocking potential, not lowering expectations.From education and policy to technology and leadership, this episode asks how we turn conversations about inclusion into concrete change - and why the responsibility for removing barriers must sit with society as a whole.Listen to Our World, Connected, the award-winning podcast from the British Council, exploring culture, communication, and the power of collaboration in a changing world.

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Bobbie Hickey is fully blind, and she has been writing about the simple things that make the world more accessible, and actually improve things for all of us whether you've got additional needs or not, like dipped curbs on pavements...Yesterday, she had surgery to begin the process of receiving an artificial eye…She joins Seán from hospital to discuss.

Bobbie Hickey is fully blind, and she has been writing about the simple things that make the world more accessible, and actually improve things for all of us whether you've got additional needs or not, like dipped curbs on pavements...Yesterday, she had surgery to begin the process of receiving an artificial eye…She joins Seán from hospital to discuss.

Grab your friends and family and follow the Yellow Brick (Caledonian) Road this Christmas for an unforgettable panto mash-up of Wickedand The Wizard of Oz! OH NO IT ISN'T...Twenty years after Dor first tumbled over the rainbow, a surprise snowstorm drags them back to the Borough of Oz-lington, where Christmas is on thin ice. Teaming up once more with Scarecrow, Lion and the shiny new Tin 2.0, Dor sets out on a feel-good adventure full of courage, individuality and acceptance. It's the classic characters you know and love, reunited for a brand new festive quest!PLUS: We chat to Tim from the Diversity Trust... The Diversity Trust CIC is a Community Interest Company, established in 2012, in the UK. Their mission is to ‘influence social change to create a fairer and safer society'. The Diversity Trust has undertaken large scale auditing, consultancy projects, research, training and strategic projects across the corporate, public, private, voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors across the UK, as well as internationally. They are specialists in equality, diversity, equity and inclusion.As an equalities-led organisation, our Leadership and Governance; our staff, volunteers and consultants are all members of a wide range of protected characteristic groups including: Racially Marginalised Communities, Refugee and Asylum Seekers, LGBTQ+ people, Disabled People, Neurodivergent People and Gender Diverse People and Communities. The Diversity Trust supports all minoritised and marginalised communities, in our society, and is especially supportive of the Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter, Refugee Rights and Women's Rights Movements, thinking and acting intersectionally. We use our voice, and our platforms, to amplify the voices of minoritised and marginalised people and communities. Our broad network of staff, volunteers and consultants brings rich, lived experience critical to helping us and our clients understand the issues of bias and how it helps create structures of institutional and systemic discrimination e.g., ageism, ableism, racism and sexism – across society and within institutions and organisations. 

Recent data shows less than 50% of disabled adults are working, compared to 83% of non-disabled adults. Hanga-Aro-Rau Deputy chief executive, Samantha McNaughton spoke to Corin Dann.

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Weltec is closing the only two courses for students with intellectual disabilities in the Wellington region. 

When Rachel Hill's son, who has Down Syndrome, left school there were limited options for his employment, education and training.

On this episode of “Harmony,” Jason Whitlock is joined by Virgil Walker, Anthony Walker, and Chad Jackson to discuss Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson equating black people to people with disabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour two of Larry Conners USA: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-1568182 WEBSITE: https://www.larryconnersusa.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/larryconnersusa NEWSTALK STL: https://newstalkstl.com/larry/ The post Did SCOTUS Kentanji Brown Jackson Compare Black Americans To Disabled People? /7p LC-USA 10.16.2025 appeared first on Larry Conners USA.

The hour starts with Marc and Dan talking about Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Compares Black People to Disabled People. Jim Talent, Former US Senator joins the show to talk about Hamas and government shutdown. Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins the show to talk about President Trump's press conference with FBI Director Patel about crime numbers. Finally, Buck Don't Give a &#%@ a woman calls the shutdown is a hostage situation.

A Clare senator claims people with disabilities still aren't living lives "equal to those of their peers". Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway has called for debate on the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025 to 2030, which was launched by the Government this month. It's his second contribution in Seanad Éireann since resigning from the Fine Gael parliamentary party in February of this year. Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Conway says any new strategy must ensure people with disabilities have access to the services and supports they need.

There are calls for private operators to come down harder on drivers using mobility carparks illegally. The government has increased infringement fees for illegally parking in council monitored mobility spaces, but Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People said too many drivers continue to park illegally. Rebecca Elvy from Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People spoke to Lisa Owen.

In the second of our episodes focusing on disabled travel, we look at NCAT's latest report on the overall picture for accessible transport in the UK. It's not a rosy picture. Support #Railnatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis. Merch at https://merch.railnatter.uk. Join in the discussion at https://discord.railnatter.uk. You can also buy my book #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture: https://bit.ly/HowTheRailways

In this special report, FRANCE 24 follows the incredible journey of Senegal's national para-cycling team. At its helm is Macoumba Sarr, a paraplegic athlete who is coaching his teammates towards an unprecedented challenge: a 450-kilometre endurance race alongside able-bodied athletes. FRANCE 24's Sarah Sakho reports.

A Clare disability rights activist had dismissed a new Government strategy for providing better accessibility for disabled people as a "glossy document" and a "distraction". The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People, which is a five-year strategy providing a policy framework for the Government's approach to disability issues, has officially been launched. The strategy contains 23 commitments which are under the pillars of learning and education, employment, independent living and active participation in society, wellbeing and health, and transport and mobility. Ennistymon-based disability rights activist Ann Marie Flanagan has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons she believes the plan lacks the required legal framework for it to have any impact.

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The Minister of State with Responsibility for Disability outlines the new five-year strategy that aims to provide better accessibility for disabled people.

The Government has announced the publication of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030, but what exactly are the commitments being made?Joining Kieran to discuss is Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with responsibility for Disability, Hildegarde Naughton.

Jeannette meets Rosaleen Moriarty-Simmonds OBE, a remarkable individual with an inspiring story. Born with phocomelia caused by the drug thalidomide, Rosaleen defied the odds and became a successful businesswoman, equality campaigner, volunteer, author, artist, and inspirational speaker. Rosie joins the show this week to share her journey from overcoming societal barriers and discrimination to finding her passion in disability equality training and becoming a renowned mouth painting artist. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rosie's parents played a crucial role in her upbringing, providing support and encouragement for her to be as independent as possible Rosie faced numerous challenges and rejections in her career, but her determination and drive helped her overcome them and achieve success. Rosie has been actively involved in disability equality training and advocacy, working to raise awareness and improve accessibility for disabled individuals. Rosie's journey as a mother has been a significant part of her life, defying societal expectations and proving that disabled individuals can have fulfilling family lives. BEST MOMENTS "If I can succeed in it, then the doors should be open for other disabled people as well." "I need to do something that I'm passionate about." This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette's linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970      ABOUT THE GUEST Rosaleen (Rosie) Moriarty-Simmonds OBE: A member of many disability and other organisations, Rosie is also a Vice President of the Cardiff Business Club, and protagonist for the Thalidomide Memorial - dedicated in June 2016, which marks the lives and achievements of Thalidomide Impaired people globally.  She is also, Patron of Flamingo Chicks, [national inclusive dance schools where all youngsters can spread their wings.  It gives disabled children the opportunity to explore movement and have fun alongside their non-disabled friends]. Patron of Flat Spaces, [a project providing fully accessible holiday bungalows with state-of-the-art facilities, all around the UK]. and Chairperson of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board for Cardiff University. Happily married to Stephen with one son [James], Rosie's hobbies are theatre and concert going, and photography. In December 2018, Rosie received an Honorary Doctorate and Honorary Fellowship from Swansea University, again for her equality work. Rosie was the High Sheriff of South Glamorgan from April 2022-2023. ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the RTA voted to impose limits on a popular program subsidizing rideshare and cab rides for people with disabilities.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the RTA voted to impose limits on a popular program subsidizing rideshare and cab rides for people with disabilities.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the RTA voted to impose limits on a popular program subsidizing rideshare and cab rides for people with disabilities.

In this episode of "Disabled and Proud," Brooke speaks with Nicole Brennan. Together they explore the complexities of motherhood and disability, exploring the internalised ableism that often accompanies these experiences. The conversation highlights the transformative journey of accepting one's body and identity as a disabled mother, particularly in the face of societal expectations and scrutiny from healthcare professionals. They discuss the creation of the I Am Possible Foundation, aimed at increasing representation and support for individuals with limb differences. KEY TAKEAWAYS Internalised Ableism and Motherhood : The experience of becoming a mother can amplify feelings of inadequacy, especially for those with disabilities. The pressure to conform to societal standards of motherhood can lead to internalised ableism, where individuals question their worth and abilities as parents. Transitioning from Charity to Business : The conversation highlights the shift from viewing disability-focused initiatives as charities to recognising them as legitimate businesses. This change promotes sustainability and autonomy in supporting the disabled community without relying solely on donations. The Importance of Community and Support : Engaging with others who share similar experiences can be empowering. The creation of platforms for sharing stories fosters a sense of community and provides valuable resources for those navigating challenges related to disability and motherhood. BEST MOMENTS "I was just picking on me as a person. It wasn't actually my arm, it felt like it was me as a mum. Like, I'm just not good enough." "I was like, I don't want him to grow up in a world where his mum sees herself the way she does." "It's so fucking lazy to consistently put disabled businesses under the guise of charity." VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the I Am Possible Foundation - https://store.iampossiblefoundation.co.uk/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878 HOST BIO Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection! This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media .https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Today we're chatting with Paige Harvey from Special Effect, a charity promoting accessible gaming for players all over the globe. We talk to Paige about the work that Special Effect does with the community, how the charity came to be, and how to go about accessing the services they provide, as well as Paige's love of Retro Gaming and how you can support Special Effect so that they can keep doing the incredible work they're carrying out here in the UK And further afield.

“We are a community affair. We're Autistic, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Tourettes, schizophrenic, bipolar, apraxic, dyslexic, dyspraxic, dyscalculic, non-speaking, and more. We've collectively experienced rare diseases, organ transplants, various cancers, many surgeries and therapies, and lots of ableism and SpEd. We've experienced #MedicalAbleism, #MedicalMisogyny, #MedicalRacism, #MedicalTrauma, and #MedicalGaslighting. We understand chronic pain, chronic illness, and the #NEISvoid “No End In Sight Void”. We know what it's like to be disabled and different in our systems. We know what it is like to live with barriers and what it means to not fit in and have to forge our own community. Disabled and neurodivergent people are always edge cases, and edge cases are stress cases. We can help you design for the edges, because we live at the edges. We are the canaries. We are “the fish that must fight the current to swim upstream.“And that's just the opening statement on Stimpunks.org.Stimpunks has been among HRP's closest allies over the years, and I am so grateful to be joined by an amazing cross section of Stimpunks today -- Ryan Boren, Chelsea Adams, Norah Hobbs, and Helen Edgar, who also runs Autistic Realms – to speak to their roll your own, DIY, Mutual Aid and Human-Centered Learning for Neurodivergent and Disabled People.Chelsea had to step away during recording so you'll hear her voice just in the first half. This episode was a long time coming, and I hope you enjoy it. You can connect with Stimpunks and find all of the resources mentioned in this episode at Stimpunks.org.Mentioned in this episode:Stimpunks WebsiteCommunity DiscordMutual-AidMap of Monotropic ExperiencesThe Five Neurodivergent Love Languages/Locutions10 Obstacles to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice

Guardian columnist Frances Ryan on the reality of being disabled in the UK and the impact of the government's proposed cuts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

From benefits to AI, Emma Tracey looks through the headlines with BBC tech reporter Paul Carter, as well as sharing a few unexpected stories from their personal lives as innocent-looking 'smugglers'.And comedian Rosie Jones with actor and reporter Ruben Reuter join Emma to talk about Pushers - the new Channel 4 sitcom written by Rosie about a disabled woman who becomes a drug pusher through desperation after losing her benefits money. Sound recording and mix: Dave O'Neill Producers: Alex Collins and Emma Tracey Series Producer: Beth Rose Editor: Damon Rose

Today: A new report shows how, throughout its history, Massachusetts failed thousands of disabled residents living in institutions, and then tried to cover their tracks with bureaucratic stonewalling decades later.GBH's Megan Smith joins alongside Alex Green, vice-chair of the commission behind this report. And, naturalist Sy Montgomery is back to talk about axolotls, as researchers at Northeastern look into whether humans could ever tap into their secrets around limb regeneration.

When the cost of survival outweighs the cost of death, something has gone deeply wrong. In this sobering and eye-opening episode, Mitch, living with cerebral palsy and chronic pain, shares his harrowing journey through a Canadian healthcare and social system that he argues is failing its disabled citizens. From the challenges of inadequate education and inaccessible post-secondary programs, to the emotional toll of societal stigma and the bureaucratic obstacles in pursuing intimacy, Mitch exposes the gaps that leave many disabled individuals isolated, under-resourced, and overlooked. He bravely discusses everything from systemic failures and addiction to sex work and survival strategies — reminding us how much dignity and independence are shaped by equity, not charity.You can watch this entire episode over on YouTube.Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord!

When the cost of survival outweighs the cost of death, something has gone deeply wrong. In this sobering and eye-opening episode, Mitch, living with cerebral palsy and chronic pain, shares his harrowing journey through a Canadian healthcare and social system that he argues is failing its disabled citizens. From the challenges of inadequate education and inaccessible post-secondary programs, to the emotional toll of societal stigma and the bureaucratic obstacles in pursuing intimacy, Mitch exposes the gaps that leave many disabled individuals isolated, under-resourced, and overlooked. He bravely discusses everything from systemic failures and addiction to sex work and survival strategies — reminding us how much dignity and independence are shaped by equity, not charity.You can watch this entire episode over on YouTube.Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord!

On both sides of the Atlantic disabled people are protesting, despite the sometimes tricky logistics.In the UK, a mass lobby event was held on 21 May at Westminster to enable disabled people to 'green card' their MP. That means the MP is informed their constituent is waiting for them in Parliament and they should go and meet them. The hot topic for this event was the £5bn welfare cuts announced in the Spring Statement. But how successful was it? Access All's Alex Collins goes to meet those who have travelled from across the country to be there and Emma Tracey chats with Svetlana Kotova from disabled peoples organisation, Inclusion London. Across the Atlantic, American activists have also been out in force. Last week 26 disabled people were arrested in Congress when they disrupted a debate around Medicaid and who gets government-funded health and social care. Domonique Howell, from US disability advocacy organisation Adapt, was one of those to be arrested and talks about her experience, while veteran protester, Julie Farrar, talks about the importance of direct action.Plus Ellie Simmonds: Should I Have Children? That's the thought-provoking title of the Paralympian come TV presenter's new documentary, which explores the decisions parents make when told their unborn child could be disabled. She chats about how it shaped her feelings around having children as a woman with an impairment that could be passed on, and what she learned by spending time with couples at a specialist foetal medicine unit.Presented by Emma Tracey Producer and reporter: Alex Collins Sound by Dave O'Neill Editors: Damon Rose and Beth Rose

In this episode of Robot Unicorn, Jess and Scott sit down with their close friend and colleague, Brooklyn Marx, a disabled psychotherapist, to explore how to talk about disability honestly and openly with children. Brooklyn shares her personal journey with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the challenges of growing up with a disability, and the evolution of her personal identity.Whether you're a disabled parent, a parent of a disabled child, or simply someone interested in nurturing inclusivity, this episode provides real-world advice and heartfelt insights that encourage us all to view disability as a natural, integral part of human diversity.Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.We'd love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. Credits:Editing by The Pod Cabin Artwork by Wallflower Studio Production by Nurtured First  Learn more about The Anger Course here!

If there's one scapegoat the government loves to roll out when it's doing poorly, it's the benefits thief. This imaginary person uses loopholes and caveats to steal tax money to buy themselves tellies and holidays in Lanzarote. In the UK, the new-ish-ly elected Labour party has announced new budget reforms that plays into this trope with an especially sinister new edge - tightening the pursestrings of the benefit system specifically against disabled people.In this week's episode, hosts Ione and Gina break down what's actually being proposed by our Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, the need to work being framed as life's purpose and the ableism that has always been inherent in capitalist society.Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member

Alan interviews Garrett Brown. Inspired by his dad's invention - Garrett grew up to be a serial inventor. As a youth, Garrett went from folk singing to film making. He invented the Steadicam that is used globally in film making. Recently he invented the Zeen - a mobility device to enable disabled people to stand and walk. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.GoZeen.com    

We're sweating! We're hyperfixating! Because a bunch of conservative attorneys general have filed a lawsuit trying to weaken or eliminate Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which served as a precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act.This week, Jess and Imani get into the conservative legal movement's attempts to roll back Section 504—and how it could constitute government-sponsored eugenics. And even though conservatives are pretending that they're really just targeting trans folks, why should we believe them?Rewire News Group is a nonprofit media organization, which means that episodes like this one are only made possible with the support of listeners like you! If you can, please join our team by donating here.And sign up for The Fallout, a weekly newsletter written by Jess that's exclusively dedicated to covering every aspect of this unprecedented moment.