See Saw Podcast

With the national election in the UK just around the corner, T, Cleaves and Selina P talk abou the barriers to voting and how those with disability or sight loss can overcome these including postal votes, proxy voting and the adjustments for disabled people at polling stations. Contact See Saw at: Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod  Youtube:  https://www.yout...

T, Cleaves and Salt Moon finish up their chat about the 'Adjustment Planner', a 'document' (or at best, a template for one) provided by the UK government to help disabled people transition into work and higher education. On this episode the See Saw Crew chat about how you can even potentially make money out of disabled students allowance. Get us on the usual See Saw Contact Links E...

The newly nicknamed T and Selina join not newly nicknamed Cleaves for a chat about the 'Adjustment Planner', a weak attempt by the UK government to provide disabled people with a template to document their disability and needs. The See Saw Crew also chat about Salt Moon's bang average trip to Turkey. Contact See Saw at: Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/Se...

In what could possible be See Saw Podcast's darkest episode, Selina P, T and Cleaves discuss assisted suicide for disabled people. Brought on by the BBC documentary 'Better Off Dead?' featuring actress Liz Carr, the crew discuss whether a person with a disability should have the right to take their own life, the issues that surround that and ultimately whether people are in favour of t...

This week the See Saw Crew take their personal stories of the previous week and try to balance it with tips, tricks and advice that may help minimise or prevent bullying. There's also chat on how parents can potentially make their disabled child less of a target for bullies and what things disabled people can try to stand up to a bully. Get us on the usual See Saw Contact Links Email: seesawpo...

T, Cleaves and Selina P share their experience of growing up and the types of bullying encountered as a result of having a disability. Get us on the usual See Saw Contact Links Email: seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@seesawpodcast5468 Facebook: htps://m.facebook.com/p/See-Saw-Podcast-100064470663854/ Website: www.seesawpodcast.com A...

As part of mental health awareness week, the See Saw Crew talk about what things they do to try and keep a positive mindset including their own techniques and support options. There's also talk of Chocolate Biscuit Trousers so, its not all doom and gloom! Get us on the usual See Saw Contact Links Email: seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod Youtube: https://www.youtu...

With British award winning singer Gabrielle back on tour, she's now considering wearing her eyepatch again and so T, Cleaves and Selina P discuss whether celebrities should be doing more to celebrate disability or should they be allowed to hide it? Contact See Saw at: Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@seesawpodcast5468...

T, Cleaves & Selina P continue their discussion on the mental conditioning and societal brainwashing of disabled people and how to combat its effects (with mixed results). Also Cleaves continues to dig his own grave deeper. Contact See Saw at: Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@seesawpodcast5468 Facebook:  https://m.fac...

See Saw Podcast offers it's own tips and advice for those that may have been affected by mental conditioning or brainwashing as a result of 'Can't Culture' or being a disabled person. Selina P, Cleaves and T try to navigate this issue with things that have helped them in the past and how it may help other disabled and blind people. Also Cleaves metaphorically digs his own grave on...

Creator and CEO of Welco.me joins T, Cleaves and Selina P to tell See Saw Podcast all bout how 'wel-co.me' is helping disabled people with their access needs. The wel-co.me web app allows a person with a disability to log and let a shop, venue or other company know that they will be arriving so the staff are trained and aware in advance of a disabled person's arrival. See talk about ho...

Cleaves has a revelation that maybe disabled 'can't' do things they actually can do, not because they are physically incapable, but may instead they've had a lifetime of 'mental conditioning' to think they can't do something (even if they can). T and Selina P round at the crew as the See Saw Crew decide whether disabled people have spent their lives being brainwashed. C...

Selina P and Cleaves talk to Brandon Hulcoop, owner of business 'All Things Dotty', a website specialising in braille and accessible gifts for those with a visual impairment that also offers braille menus and business services to make the world accessible, and just because we can, we also throw in a cheeky 'Price is Blind' mini episode. Find All Things Dotty at: website:  www.allth...

Hide those eggs and hunt (accessibly) for chocolate as the See Saw crew devise an egg hunt for the visually impaired in honour of Easter week. Choc full of Easter history, fun facts about the Easter Bunny, Easter Eggs and why Selina P doesn't enjoy a delicious hot cross bun, this Easter Holiday special shows you don't have to be religious to enjoy the festivities. Contact Links Email:  see...

If you are newly blind or were just diagnosed with a visual impairment and you were given a 'Welcome to the Blinky Club' welcome pack, what would you want to be in it? T, Cleaves & Selina P create a hypothetical tote bag of things you might want as someone who is new to sight loss including physical products, training and coupons. Lots and lots of coupons. Contact Links Email:  seesawp...

Get your pyjamas on and join the See Saw crew as they talk about Blindness and dreams/sleep. Do Blind people dream? What do they dream of? What does it all mean?! Contact Links Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod  Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/seesawpodcast/  Website: www.seesawpodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

This week the See Saw Trio are joined by the fabulous Anna Cofone, hair stylist extraordinaire! Anna is the founder of Hair and Care who are empowering and spreading awareness of the importance of hair care and beauty in the VI and Blind community. We all gain confidence when we feel fabulous and this is where Anna and her team are leading in the sector and breaking down barriers. Help Hair and Ca...

This week the See Saw Crew are4 joined by journalist and author John Pring. John is the founder of the Disability News Service and is publishing a book spotlighting issues with the Department for Work and Pensions in regards to disability. Contact Links Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod  Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/seesawpodcast/  Website: www.seesawpodc...

T, Cleaves and Selina are joined by a selection of special quests this week on See Saw Podcast for some classic outtakes and stories that were too good for the regular show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week it is all about Advocacy! Is advocacy a good thing? We also dive into self advocacy and the importance of sticking up for your own rights. Contact Links Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod  Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/seesawpodcast/  Website: www.seesawpodcast.com Twitch:  SeeSawPodcast - Twitch Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

This week the See Saw Crew discuss the UK Government proposal to change benefit powers to be able to see the bank accounts of benefit claimants. Is there nothing to be afraid of? Or is this an infringement of privacy for millions. Contact Links Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod  Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/seesawpodcast/  Website: www.seesawpodcast.com T...

Born from our chat about the models of Disability comes a new min-series! Access All Areas will have our trio look at areas of life where things could be more accessible, irrelevant of cost. This time around we talk politics and accessibility around the home. Contact Links Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod  Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/seesawpodcast/  Web...

This week the See Saw Crew discuss the Social and Medical Models of Disability (after 3 years of hosting a disability podcast). Are the models still relevant? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? Contact Links Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod  Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/seesawpodcast/  Website: www.seesawpodcast.com Twitch: SeeSawPodcast - Tw...

This week the See Saw crew chat about Ableism, again. This time they discuss the recent social media escapades around comedian Rosie Jones and balance the difference between liking a comedian and bigotry. Contact Links Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SeeSawPod  Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/seesawpodcast/  Website: www.seesawpodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: http...

This week we are joined by US Marine Core Veteran come mobile game developer Zach Tidwell. We talk about his game Zanagrams and the importance of accessibility in games. WARNING: This episode contains graphic depictions and themes of suicide. If this is something you are not comfortable with please enjoy a previous episode. Contact Links Email:  seesawpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  https://twitter.co...