Podcasts about justaskdontgrab

Warning: This podcast discusses sexual harassment and assault, so there is occasionally some graphic content. When Dr Amy Kavanagh started using a white cane, she realised she was being sexually harassed far more frequently than when she wasn't “visibly” disabled. By 2018, the visually impaired activist decided she'd had enough and started the #JustAskDontGrab campaign on social media. It encourages the public to ask disabled people whether they actually need help, rather than just assuming and diving in – sometimes inappropriately. It's something freelance journalist Melissa Parker and inclusion specialist Roxanne Steel, who both have cerebral palsy, can relate to. Melissa has been inappropriately touched in a nightclub under the guise of being “helped” with her bra strap, while Roxanne changed the way she dressed to try and protect herself from unwanted advances. This ties in with the figures - according to the Office for National Statistics, between March 2015 and 2018 disabled women were almost twice as likely to be sexually assaulted (5.7%) compared with non-disabled women (3.0%): If you, or someone you know, have been affected by sexual or street harassment, the organisations listed on the link below may be able to help. If you are in immediate danger, you should dial 999. Presented by Keiligh Baker. Visit the BBC Action Line page for Information and Support on Sexual Abuse and Violence for more help and support

How to sight-guide for a visually impaired friend when you use a wheelchair… In the season finale, we speak to the activist and Twitter sensation Dr Amy Kavanagh. Amy created the hashtag #JustAskDontGrab and started a global discussion of the non-consensual everyday touching that disabled people endure. In this episode, Amy teaches Katie how to sight-guide from her wheelchair as they take the bus from Angel to Kings Cross, with only one hiccup along the way… Amy talks to Katie about language, identity, and how finally allowing herself to use a white cane has bought her happiness (and less bruising). Produced and hosted by Katie Pennick, bought to you by Transport for All (TfA). TfA is fighting for inclusive transport systems and accessible streets for all, and needs the voices of disabled people to join the cause. If you fancy getting involved, sign up as a member by visiting our website, www.transportforall.org.uk

It’s back to business as usual this week as we pick up the pieces from the 150th episode and welcome Dr. Amy Kavanagh to the Guitar Dungeon, all the way from across the pond! Rob and Ryan explain what happened to Episode 150 and cover a bit of news before chatting with Dr. Kavanagh about her Twitter campaign of #JustAskDontGrab and the origins behind it. Show Notes Lego Creates Braille Building Blockshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/building-blocks-lego-creates-new-braille-bricks-1.4398733Microsoft is making VR better for those with vision problemshttps://www.engadget.com/2019/04/18/microsoft-seeing-vr/Cane Adventureshttps://caneadventures.blog/Dr. Amy Kavanagh on Twitter @BlondeHistorian #JustAskDontGrab AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324. Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.

Show Summary:   Dr. Amy Kavanagh was fed up with the grabbing, pushing, polling from the cited community when she adventured out into the public sphere. All to knowing that the adventure itself was challenging in it’s own right, the unsolicited touching nearly kept her from stepping out of the house. Taking to her Twitter feed, Amy talked about the incidences and created the hashtag #JustAskDontGrab.   People started to respond and began using the hashtag #JustAskDontGrab and soon request came in for her to speak on radio and television shows. Meanwhile, her Twitter feed blew up with responses, requests and others chiming in and using #JustAskDontGrab.   Amy is quite passionate about her message and shares what led up to the #JustAskDontGrab campaign. Amy wants the message to be  a tool and an opening for conversation on how to help someone who may appear to need help by asking and not just doing what they think is best.   Join Dr. Amy Kavanagh and Jeff Thompson as they sit down in the Blind Abilities Studio to bring more awareness, education and a teaching moment to the hashtag #JustAskDontGrab.   Stay tuned for the next episode in this 3-part series with Amy Kavanagh and her introduction to the white cane and getting on the list at GuideDogs.UK. And the 3rdin this series on Amy’s journey and revolations when she accepted her blindness.   You can follow Amy on Twitter @BlondeHistorianand follow her blog, Cane Adventureson the web.   Thanks for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store. Get the Free blind Abilities App on the Google Play Store

We're talking all things travel and holidays this month, and caught up with recent Craic On presenter Joe Kenny. In this episode Joe shares about his new commute to work, his love of the 'Go Line' bus, and we dare to mention the hot topics of shared space, accessible websites, and the #JustAskDontGrab campaign. In fact, he talked about so much, we had to give him his own podcast. Just kidding, thanks so much for sharing Joe! We'd love to have a proper chat with more people like this on an ongoing basis.  If you'd like to share your story (of your own journey with sight loss, or experiences/tips/views on any subject), contact us on 028 9032 9373 or email [craicon@rnib.org.uk](mailto:craicon@rnib.org.uk), and you could just be our next special guest! We can't promise we'll be able to feature everyone (if only this was our full time job!), but we'd love to hear from you and take it from there!