The Disability Download

Dec 09 2024 60 ep. 31 mins 97
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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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Beyond Companionship: The Role of Assistance Dogs in Transforming Lives

Dec 09 2024 32 mins  
In this inspiring episode, Beth chats with Sarah, who shares her remarkable journey with her assistance dogs, Kiki and Nellie. From everyday motivation to extraordinary moments—like attending a Buckingham Palace garden party and even detecting Sarah’s ovarian cancer—these incredible dogs have been so much more than companions. Sarah also opens up about how her dogs have give

Terrific or Terrible? Access to Halloween haunts

Oct 30 2024 33 mins  
In this special Halloween episode of The Disability Download, we’re diving into the thrills, chills, and often unseen barriers of Halloween attractions. Our guest, Skye, shares personal experiences of navigating haunted houses, ghost hunts, and spooky mazes—only to face accessibility obstacles that can leave disabled visitors on the sidelines.

Accessible Travel with Arunima Misra

Sep 30 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Leonard Cheshire's Joshua Reeves speaks with Whizz-Kidz ambassador Arunima Misra about accessible travel and navigating holidays as a wheelchair user.

Paris 2024 Paralympics Preview with Team GB’s Olivia Breen

Jul 29 2024 17 mins  
Team GB Paralympic medal winner Olivia Breen gives us a preview of the upcoming Paralympic Games. Olivia talks about the power of sport for disabled people and her hopes for Paris 2024.

Parenting with a Disability: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Strengths

May 25 2024 31 mins  
In this episode of the Disability Download, we sit down with Jessica, a remarkable mother of two who shares her journey of navigating pregnancy, parenting, and daily life with a disability. Jessica offers candid insights into the unique challenges she faced during pregnancy, from navigating accessibility barriers to confronting misconceptions about disability and parenthood. Throug

In Fashion: Disabled Business Owners and the Disability Employment Gap

Apr 27 2024 46 mins  
This month, our hosts Peter and Nick delve into the world of Employment. With two separate guests, Cassie Lovelock and Tilly Dowler, the episode focusses first on the disability employment gap, disabled people in the workplace and the problems with working from home. Next, Tilly gives us a real-life example of being a disabled business owner, the ups and downs, difficulties with Ac

Care, relationships and why the Budget fails disabled people.

Mar 30 2024 21 mins  
Disabled campaigner Kerry Thompson speaks powerfully on social care, relationships and how the Chancellor’s Budget desperately needed to do more for disabled people. Kerry, who lives in Milton Keynes with her husband, has muscular dystrophy and uses a powerchair. She explains how she and her husband urgently need more social care support, and how good social care can change liv

Taboo Tales Love, Sex, and Disability

Feb 24 2024 36 mins  
*Contains explicit language* In this episode of the Disability Download, "Taboo Tales: Love, Sex, and Disability," Zarifa shares her personal journey navigating the complexities of sex, dating, and disability in the online world. Her story sheds light on both the challenges and triumphs she faces in these conversations. Joining the conversation are Paige and Taylor, a couple who

Welcome to Wrexham: Access All Areas. With Kerry Evans.

Feb 03 2024 36 mins  
Kerry Evans is the Disability Liaison Officer at Wrexham AFC. She features in the hit show Welcome to Wrexham, alongside Hollywood stars and club owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. Kerry tells us how football clubs at all levels can support disabled fans. She tells us why disabled supporters at Wrexham love the club and want more people to get involved. We find out about the

Disability Download 2023: Our Highlights

Dec 23 2023 29 mins  
In this clip-show, we look back at 5 of our best moments from the course of 2023. This year we've had brilliant guests, who have brought their unique insights to our listeners. With 2024 just around the corner, we wanted to look back at the year and select some of our top moments to recap 2023.