Dis-labled: Disabled Voices, Real Stories

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of these very special episodes, the girls are taking over the podcast! In this episode, we're joined by our special guest, Dr Dhavale, to discuss women's health. If you're affected by anything you hear today or would like to explore any relevant topics further, please don't hesitate to get in touch on the email below. **Warning! A quick note before we...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 1 of these very special episodes, the girls are taking over the podcast! We hear from those of us who work and explore the kinds of jobs we'd love to have when we're ready to start our careers. We discuss new slang, the exhaustion of masking our disabilities, and how we have fun -  including our favourite fidget toys! 00:01:30 - Intro 00:02:01 - What's going...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jonathan talks about his LOTNA group, which stands for The League of the Non-Aligned – a social group of sci-fi fans based in London who enjoy all forms of sci-fi and cult TV. He also discusses the LOTNA board games evening he attended and reviews the game Ticket to Ride . Gila reviews an app called Finch, designed to help reduce anxiety, we chat about our favouri...

Send us Fan Mail Are self-checkouts making shopping harder for disabled people? In this episode of Dis-labled, the team share their experiences of navigating supermarkets, self-checkouts and everyday accessibility challenges. From confusing technology to long waits for assistance, we discuss how modern shopping can sometimes create unexpected barriers. We also enjoy two original poems, including H...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss how we feel about labels (and being labeled), talk about keeping fit, and share tips on finding the perfect gym to get you moving. And finally, Carol is back to share another one of her incredible poems. It’s a mix of motivation, chat, and creativity, so let’s dive in! Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell Editor: Phil Powell Project Managers:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we interview our newest member, Carol, and chat about National Days—plus, we choose what we would make into a national celebration! Phill tells some jokes, and we share our experiences, both good and bad, from our shopping trips. Gila bravely opens up about her recent autism diagnosis. So stay tuned! Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell Editor: Phil Powe...

Send us Fan Mail We're thrilled to introduce our brand-new CF choir, guided by our wonderful singing teacher, Sarah. We'll be diving into some fabulous songs, including True Colours and A Million Dreams , while also learning vocal techniques to strengthen our voices. There's so much more in store, so stay tuned as we embark on this exciting musical journey together. Be sure to check...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with BAWA: enjoying traditional clothing, Bollywood dancing, crafts, & interviews highlighting cultural unity. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell Editor: Phil Powell Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell Editor: Phil Powell Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled pod...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for another Summer Holiday special as we welcome back our favorite holiday podcasters! In this episode, we're diving into the unique experiences of going on holiday with a disability, sharing creative ideas for making the most out of staying at home, and shining a spotlight on JollyDays, the amazing holiday company that specialises in crafting unforgettable getaways f...

Send us Fan Mail In this Summer holiday special, we welcome back our holiday podcasters along with two new recruits, Becky and Ruby! We discuss how we overcome our disabilities, we visit Richard's hilarious joke corner, hear Ruby talk about her amazing hearing aids, and play an exciting game of 'Would You Rather?'. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell Editor: Phil Powell P...

Send us Fan Mail Despite Havva's song for the cup final not hitting the mark, we're still in high spirits. In this episode, we share holiday tips, take on a TV theme tune challenge, and imagine where we’d go if we had a time machine. We also enjoy an end-of-term quiz and hear the hilarious story of Havva getting stuck in an airoplane toilet. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have a very special guest: one of our fabulous tutors, Ivan. We discuss National Goof-Off Day, tackle some tantalising tongue twisters, and hear about a cat that disappeared over 10,000 years ago! Project Managers: Andrea Rai, Ivan, & Phil Powell Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell Editor: Phil Powell Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about education, a lost and found cat, and find out about an amazing architectural artist called Stephen Wiltshire! Project Managers: Andrea Rai, James Corley, & Phil Powell Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell Editor: Phil Powell Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more ab...

Send us Fan Mail In this holiday episode, we welcome a fresh crop of podcasters! We discuss the treatment of people with additional needs, visit Richard's joke corner, share stories about accidents on broken pavements, play a true or false quiz, and generally have fun while putting the world to rights. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell Editor: Phil Powell Huge thanks to the Natio...

Send us Fan Mail This is a very special edition of Podcast Club as we are now one year old. To celebrate we're at Hendon Town Hall to meet the Mayor of Barnet, councillor Nagus Narenthira. We're getting an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the mayoralty, we're going to try on the mayoral robes and explore Hendon Town Hall’s fascinating artefacts. Not to mention a special interview...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the podcasters discuss a myriad of topics, starting with the upcoming general election. Havva provides a weather report, while Remi tells us about her YouTube channel, shedding light on her latest endeavors and creative pursuits. We then talk about losing things; we have a surreal discussion about our favorite fresh air, what frightens us, and what we would do if...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you push yourself to do something that genuinely scares you? In this episode, Jonathan shares how he overcame his nerves to visit a nightclub for the first time in years and why stepping outside his comfort zone was worth it. We also discuss Britain's changing high streets, funny habits we'd like to break, Havva's latest original song, Phil's...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our 10th episode: the 'Exhibition Special' podcast, your backstage pass to our in-house exhibition, where student creativity took the spotlight. A showcase of student art, writing, and craftwork, it was possibly our best yet. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell Editor: Phil Powell Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for sup...

Send us Fan Mail IT'S CHRISTMAAAAAS! ...and it's our second festive episode! Corrine receives a special birthday message from her favourite pop star. We delve into our preferred holiday games, invite you to join a Christmas quiz, and share insights on the do's and don'ts of Christmas dinners. Additionally, the podcasters offer suggestions on combating loneliness during the fest...

Send us Fan Mail It's the festive season! Join us in our eighth episode as we celebrate with a fun quiz with James. We also have an inspiring conversation with John, highlighting how his disability doesn't hinder his determination. Take a sneak peek into the Funky Music Club, where we join in the joyous singing of festive tunes. Additionally, we delve into the topic of managing (or not!)...

Send us Fan Mail In our seventh episode, we chat about our favourite superheroes, talk about ADHD awareness month, and have a special guest, Vicky Martin, who's a project manager and author. We also share a funny story about a runaway electric car and discuss where we'd go if it happened to us! Project Managers: Andrea Rai, James Corley, & Phil Powell Editor: Phil Powell Project Mana...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dis-labled, Tara shares their experience of being transgender and answers questions from the group about identity, inclusion and acceptance. Tara talks honestly about coming out to family, what it meant to be recognised as their parents' son, and why respect and understanding matter so much. The conversation forms part of a wider discussion about National I...

Send us Fan Mail What would life be like without sound? In this episode of Dis-labled, we explore deaf awareness, communication and inclusion. The group discusses sign language, the importance of being understood, and how deaf and hard-of-hearing people experience the world. Phillip shares a powerful poem inspired by his experiences with deaf friends, while the team reflects on the role of music,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dis-labled, Phillip opens up about losing his wife Suzy and shares how friendship, support and community have helped him through grief. The group discusses coping with loss, Disability Pride Month, standing up for yourself and why disabled people should never be afraid to ask for help. We also enjoy one of Richard's famous music challenges and plenty of lau...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dis-labled, Havva opens up about living with diabetes, how it affects her daily life, and the challenges of managing her health. We also put Richard's incredible music memory to the test as he takes on a Take That challenge, before the group discusses favourite songs, dream concerts and the one track they would save if all music disappeared forever. A fun,...