In the third episode of our fABLEd series, Alice discusses with Lucy the depictions of disability and mental health conditions in the literary classic Jane Eyre. From Bertha's perceived ‘madness’ to the visual impairment of Mr Rocheser, this tale sparks discussions about disability representation in the mid-1800s and the messages Charlotte Bronte was trying toContinue reading "fABLEd: Episode 3 Jane Eyre"
The Bill of Rights & Our Bone of Contention
by Alice Evans The internet has been talking a lot about reproduction rights after the changes made by the US Supreme Court relating to access to abortions and contraceptive measures. However, there has been little conversation about the UK government's intention to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights that, likeContinue reading "The Bill of Rights & Our Bone of Contention"
lABLEd Podcast Episode 32: Maysoon
This week Alice and Lucy sit down with American comedian, Actress, Advocate, and now Alice and Lucy's new BFF Advocate Maysoon Zayid. Maysoon told us she never does Podcast Interviews! In this whirlwind of a recording, We talk to her about her projects and life as a disabled comedian. Links relevant to this episode https://maysoon.com/ Like LABLEd Podcast onContinue reading "lABLEd Podcast Episode 32: Maysoon"
Celebrating Disability Pride Month
This week, Lucy wanted to write a piece to mark the start of Disability Pride Month. In this article, she explains what it is, why it's important to celebrate it and what society can do to raise awareness of Disability Pride.
PRIDE 5: Adam Hull
In our final episode of our 2022 Pride Season, we are joined for the first time by our Editor Adam Hull! We discuss what we have learnt as a team during these special episodes and Adam reflects on what Pride and accurate representation mean to him as a gay man Links relevant to this episodeContinue reading "PRIDE 5: Adam Hull"
PRIDE 4: Leo Allanach
This week we are joined by Leo Allanach, a trans filmmaker. Leo tells us how he was influenced by positive depictions of disabled characters in fiction and the importance of casting disabled actors in disabled roles for film and TV. Episode Transcript Connect with our Guest https://www.instagram.com/leo_allanach/ Links relevant to this episode https://www.respectability.org/2022/03/writing-myself-into-existence-by-leo-b-allanach/ Like LABLEdContinue reading "PRIDE 4: Leo Allanach"
PRIDE Episode 3: Lee Samuels
This week we're joined by educator and LGBTQ+ advocate Lee Samuels who tells us how being diagnosed with HIV has changed his attitude to life and how his sexuality influences his approach to teaching. Episode Transcript labled-pride-3_-lee-samuels_otter_aiDownload Connect with our Guest https://linktr.ee/secretladyspider Links relating to this episode Lee's Master's research: https://dramamtl.wordpress.com/2018/01/30/tell-it-to-them-straight-a-study-of-the-concerns-of-lgb-secondary-school-teachers-in-the-workplace/ Links relevant to thisContinue reading "PRIDE Episode 3: Lee Samuels"
PRIDE Episode 2: Elle Rose
Elle Rose talks to us about sexuality and experience in mental health hospitals. She also tells us about how difficult she has found it to get the right support for her ADHD whilst also being under the care of mental health professionals. Episode Transcript labled-ep-pride-2-elle-final_otter_aiDownload Transcript Connect with our Guest https://linktr.ee/secretladyspider Connect with the PodcastContinue reading "PRIDE Episode 2: Elle Rose"
lABLEd Podcast PRIDE History Lesson : Audre Lorde
This show regularly covers very personal and sometimes controversial topics. As such, listeners may hear the language, including profanity or terminology that they find offensive. Please be aware of this as you listen to this episode. Several historical terms for disability are used in this episode in reference context. These are now considered extremely offensive.Continue reading "lABLEd Podcast PRIDE History Lesson : Audre Lorde"
fABLEd: Episode 2 Changelings
In the second of our fABLEd series, Lucy explores the Changling myth, the belief that healthy children would be swapped for monstrous, deformed and disabled fairies and left for the human parents to raise. This episode contains a discussion of abuse and violent death. Episode Transcript fabled-2-changelings_otter_aiDownload Transcript Further Information https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0015587X.1988.9716425?journalCode=rfol20 https://mappingignorance.org/2020/06/22/the-changelings-fairy-tales-about-autism/ https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/cripology-episode-1-fairies-changelings-and-the-link/id1151890990?i=1000533605206&l=en https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changeling https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burning-Bridget-Cleary-True-Story/dp/1844139344
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