Raise The Platform

On this episode of Raise the Platform Alex, Stella and Rosie talk about Kevin Coombs who was one of the first people to go to the Paralympics. They also chat about Gurrumul a blind musician and the girl group the Sisters of Invention Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Alex and Rosie talk about self-care. They also discuss the medical and social model of disability and they do not one, but two disability rants Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show Alex, Stella and Rosie talk about their body image and how it’s changed over the years, they also discuss how society can help change the way people see themselves. Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Raise the Platform Alex, Veronica and Rosie have a chat to fellow RTP host Stella’s Mother. They also discuss a fantastic article Alex was in and Alex had an adventure chair to share. Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Raise the Platform Veronica, Alex and Rosie talk about words that are used in today’s vocabulary that are actually ableist. They go through some of the real meanings of them in an attempt to get people to change the speak and get ableist language out of their vocabulary.    Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The girls are back for a new season of Raise the Platform  Stella, Veronica and Rosie talk about disabled comedians and ways to make the industry more accessible to comedians with disabilities and to people who just want to be able to go see a stand-up act live.   Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariane, Alex, Stella, Veronica and Rosie talk about thier favourite disabled personalities in the media. Also Raise the Platform has reached 400 likes! The girls also launch their new Instagram account!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Saturday Alex, Veronica and Rosie had a chat with Kris who is a SYN volunteer and one of the people behind the camera for Raise the Platform about her experiences with Synesthesia, what it is, what types there are and even about the stigma attached. Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The girls review the motor city music festival on their access. They also talk about their favourite accessible venues and what they don't like about some venues ideas of what access means. Also Ariane does a disability rant about waiting for funding for a wheelchair. If you have experienced waiting what feels like forever for funding Ariane wants to hear from you! Send us a message with your expe...

Stella does her first Stella says of the season. Ariane has an excellent adventure chair and disability rant, as the girls talk all things accessibility! Also Alex has her first day as a host on Raise the Platform. Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veronica, Alex and Rosie, have a chat with Hugo the Motor City Music Festival director. Hugo talks about the involvement with Karingal who are helping to make the festival more accessible to people with disabilities! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Saturday 27th Ariane and Rosie had a discussion on their views on disability pride vs cure. They were also joined in the studio with newly trained host Alex who has an adventure chair to share with the rest of us.  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.