The Disability Download
By Leonard Cheshire
The Disability Download is brought to you by pan-disability charity Leonard Cheshire. We respond to current topics, share stories and open up conversations about disability. From sex education, to inclusive sport, to music and mental health - you don't want to miss this! Don't forget to hit subscribe!
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Living with an Invisible Disability: A Conversation with Mili
Mili Lacaze lives in Liverpool and has M.E. – a condition also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS.) Mili, who is originally from Argentina, talks with honesty and openness about the effect the condition has on her life. She also tells us why atti… -
Where there's a will, there's a way: Disability and possibility with Yahye Siyad
This week Isaac from Leonard Cheshire speaks with Yahye Siyad, Diversity and Accessibility Lead with Cyberduck, Paralympian, scuba diver. Born with a visual impairment, Yahye talks us through his experiences in the sporting world, the professional wo… -
"Keeping My Own Voice” - The Impact of Voice Banking and Assistive Tech with Steve and Jane
Jane is a priest, poet and creative artist who has multiple sclerosis (MS). We speak to her 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 … -
Transforming the Theatre Experience: Getting Creative with Captions with Alice Christina-Corrigan
Have you ever heard of creative captions? Not sure what they are? Or seen them being used in a cool way on stage? Settle into our latest episode as we chat to visually impaired actor and theatre maker Alice Christina-Corrigan. She talks us through h… -
Accessible Nightlife and Queer Spaces – who's getting it right and what needs to change? With Josh, Arthur and Charlie
As we close out 2022, people have no doubt enjoyed Christmas festivities and New Years Eve plans. But how accessible is nightlife and other queer spaces across the UK? We're joined this month by Joshua, Charlie and Arthur to talk about the importance… -
Access (not) all areas: From Fringe to fooling Penn and Teller, with magician and performer 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. He gives his thoughts on w… -
Fuel poverty and food banks: Why disabled people are turning to the Trussell Trust
On this episode, Nick speaks to Martin about the cost of living crisis and the effect on his life. Martin, who lives in Newcastle, has autism and a visual impairment. As well as finding about his life and his love of singing, we hear how he now strug… -
Changing perceptions of disability in South Asian communities with Amrit and Huma
On this episode, Journalist Huma Shah chats to Leonard Cheshire campaigner Amrit Dhaliwal about her experiences growing up as a disabled person within a South Asian community. They reflect on whether times have changed since they were both younger an… -
Disabled novelists Chloe and Penny share their stories
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. A full transcript is available on the Simplecast s… -
Amplifying disabled voices in the media – a conversation with journalist Gary O’Donoghue
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. And they have an inter…
