The Disabilitymatch Podcast

Oct 05 2019 24 ep. 24 mins 72
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The disabilitymatch podcast presented by David Miller discusses a wide range of issues confronting disabled singles in the UK. Guests come from a variety of organisations including charities and the disabled travel sector. Topics include, life in a wheelchair and living with problems such as autism. I summary - it is a disabled living magazine programme.

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Giving the Disabled Jobseeker an 'Even Break'

Oct 05 2019 19 mins  
We meet Jane Hatton from the disabled job site evenbreak.co.uk and discuss how she helps the disabled jobseeker connect with suitable employers.

Independent Living - It's What Life is About.

Jul 10 2019 12 mins  
We interview Ms Frances Leckie from https://independentliving.co.uk about her site which has been a forerunner in providing useful information to the disabled community for 20 years.

A Printed Disability Magazine in the Digital Age

May 08 2019 6 mins  
In this podcast episode we talk to Claudia Foxcroft the Social Media Manager for 'ABLE Magazine'. We look at how a printed publication can adapt and prosper in a digital world.

Enjoy University Even With a Disability.

Apr 15 2019 20 mins  
In this podcast episode we talk to Chris Benoit-Pool who is a director at Ask Jules which is a family based organisation helping young people deal with their care needs whilst at university. I ran into Chris and his father when I was visiting the NAIDEX show last month and he was kind enough to come on this podcast to talk about the services they can offer young disabled students.

Dating Someone Autistic

Apr 05 2018 15 mins  
In this episode we interview Slovak writer Barbora Henson GRIč who has written 2 amusing books on dating someone on the autistic spectrum . One books shows the benefits of dating an autistic guy and the other the benefits of dating an autistic girl. This episode comes just after autism awareness week when many people are looking at the whole issue of autism. We have many autist

Pony Trekking in a Wheelchair

Feb 26 2018 11 mins  
In this podcast we talk to inventor Simon Mulholland who is based in Scotland. Simon has built a very special carriage for pony trekking from a wheelchair. Simon explains how this all came about and how incredibly versatile his pony trekking trips can be. This could be a great wheelchair date for an adventurous couple.

Spinal Injury Rehab and a Chat With Martyn Sibley.

Jun 27 2017 28 mins  
Welcome to our Summer podcast 2017. We are delighted to have on Martyn Sibley from disability horizons talking about his travels and his new initiative to pledge support to his organisation. We also have an interview with Stephen Ruffle from Rewalk a high-tech company providing extraordinary exo skeleton body suits to help folk with spinal injuries get out of their wheelchairs and

Disability Match 'Rock and Roll' Special Podcast.

Apr 15 2017 33 mins  
Our latest oodcast episode feature Patrick McGeough from the Wheelchair Dance Sports Association (WDSAUK) and Dom Smith from Soundsphere. We look at how wheelchair dance can help you enjoy an active social life whether you are in a wheelchair or maybe have a visual impairment or learning disability. We also find out that wheelchair dance can help enhance the 'couple factor' in your

NAIDEX Show and Dealing With Night Pain.

Mar 11 2017 22 mins  
The NAIDEX show is coming at the end of March in Birmingham and it is under new management. I have spoken a lot to the new event organisers Prysm, and they seem to be very much on the ball. Well, they have asked me to speak at the show on 2 days;-) I am in good company on the podium; our great friend Martyn Sibley is speaking and also Victoria Abbot-Fleming form the Burning Nights

Mental health, Accessibility and Improving the Workplace.

Jan 17 2017 33 mins  
Disabilitymatch is proud to showcase its 14th podcast episode with 3 fascinating and informed guests to discuss a wide range of topics including mental illness, multiple sclerosis and accessibility as well as improving the workplace environment for the disabled. We are pleased to be a unique voice in the uK disability arena, campaigning on many issues such as accessibility, inclus