About the Episode LIVE Podcast lABLEd - A Different Elephant Man: Disability in Cinema Join podcasters and friends, Alice and Lucy for a lively and passionate 40-minute dive into disability representation in film, from the 1980 cinematic masterpiece, The Elephant Man to 2024’s A Different Man. Discover the story of John Merrick, explore the powerContinue reading "A Different Elephant Man"
A little bit more lABLEd Breaking Barriers in Literature – Lottie Mills on Inclusive reading and writing
About the Episode Alice Evans and Lucy Wood host the last bonus episode of this season featuring guest Lottie Mills, a BBC Young Writers Award winner and author of "Monstrum," a collection of 10 short stories exploring disability and difference through folklore and speculative fiction. Lottie discusses her creative process, drawing inspiration from works likeContinue reading "A little bit more lABLEd Breaking Barriers in Literature – Lottie Mills on Inclusive reading and writing"
fABLEd 11 A Quiet Place
About the Episode Lucy and Alice discuss the first two films of "A Quiet Place," highlighting the film's premise of aliens sensitive to noise and the use of American Sign Language (ASL) by the deaf character, played by Millicent Simmons. They explore the film's representation of disability and its impact on the cinematic landscape. LucyContinue reading "fABLEd 11 A Quiet Place"
A little bit more lABLEd Democratizing Disability Rights and Empowering Communities in conversation with Martyn Sibley
About the Episode Martyn Sibley, a disability advocate and founder of Purple Goat, discussed his career journey, including his work at a disability charity, co-founding Disability Horizons magazine, and launching Purple Goat, a marketing agency focused on disability inclusion. He highlighted the challenges of accessibility, such as taxi refusals and delayed wheelchair services, and introducedContinue reading "A little bit more lABLEd Democratizing Disability Rights and Empowering Communities in conversation with Martyn Sibley"
Episode 64. With Ross Lannon
About the Episode Alice and Lucy are joined by guest Ross Lannon to chat about experiences with disability, illness, and difference. They humorously address their personal challenges, such as haircuts and public interactions. Ross is an online disability blogger and radio presenter from Cornwall, joins the conversation. Ross shares his journey from a stable officeContinue reading "Episode 64. With Ross Lannon"
History Lesson 12 Ian Dury
About the Episode Our latest History Lesson subject is British singer-songwriter, Ian Dury, who rose to fame in the late 1970s punk and new wave era. Dury, who had polio, is covered in detail, including his life, work, and the condition itself. The hosts also delve into the history of polio, its symptoms, and treatments,Continue reading "History Lesson 12 Ian Dury"
A little more lABLEd: Personal Journeys and Accessible Employment in Conversation with Pippa Stacey
About this Episode Alice and Lucy welcome guest Pippa Stacey, a disabled writer and blogger, who shares her work in accessible employment and her books on managing chronic illness. They delve into the difficulties of navigating the job market with disabilities, the importance of reasonable adjustments, and the need for better disability equality training. PippaContinue reading "A little more lABLEd: Personal Journeys and Accessible Employment in Conversation with Pippa Stacey"
Episode 63. With Zubee Kibria
About the Episode In the latest episode of lABLEd, Alice and Lucy are joined by Zubee Kibria, a disabled entrepreneur, who discusses her journey in founding Access My Events, a consultancy aimed at making events accessible for disabled people. She also runs the My Voice podcast, which highlights the stories of disabled people from ethnicContinue reading "Episode 63. With Zubee Kibria"
Episode 62. With Jon Attenbourgh
About the Episode Jon Attenborough joins lABLEd Podcast this week as we chat all things AI, its integration into daily life, and its impact on disability and accessibility. Jon, has a visual impairment, shares his experiences with AI tools like Alexa for controlling lights and other household tasks. The conversation touches on the reliability ofContinue reading "Episode 62. With Jon Attenbourgh"
fABLEd 10 King Lear
About the Episode Lucy and Alice discuss their podcast episode on Shakespeare's "King Lear," focusing on its portrayal of disability and madness. Alice explains the plot, highlighting King Lear's irrational behavior, his daughters' reactions, and the tragic outcomes. They delve into the character of Gloucester, who is blinded and later contemplates suicide. The conversation critiquesContinue reading "fABLEd 10 King Lear"
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