Disability News Round up September 2023

This week, our Community Manager has been looking at some of the recent disability news, we hope this will become a regular feature for our subscribers, If there is anything you’d like to see please let us know! Rail ticket office closures Train operating companies are being forced by the government to close rail ticketContinueContinue reading “Disability News Round up September 2023”

The Problem with Bond…

By Alice Evans Attentive listeners will have heard Alice mention that she has a Fabled planned for this year’s Spotlight Series – well whilst doing the research for that Alice found herself re-watching No Time to Die and couldn’t help herself… Spoilers incoming! You’ve seen him, whether you grew up with Connery or Craig, preferredContinueContinue reading “The Problem with Bond…”

Guest Update: Emily Manock

n every lABLEd Newsletter we give you a little bit more, with extra content from former guests or the member of lABLEd Production team. We caught up with previous guest, Emily Manock who fills us in on what she’s been upto since her episode with us aired. Hey LABLEd listeners!I believe last time we spokeContinueContinue reading “Guest Update: Emily Manock”

Assistance & Service Animals… What’s the Difference?

By Alice Evans In this week’s episode Alice and Lucy talk with fellow animal lover Ashley about the support humans get from their animal companions. We thought this might be a good opportunity to clear up some confusion about the different kinds of support animals out there and why those distinctions are important.Everyone has seenContinueContinue reading “Assistance & Service Animals… What’s the Difference?”

Ian Wyille: Guest Update

Our previous guest, Para Sailor Ian Wyllie sent us an update on his adventures from his boat!! Sailing Trilleen is currently stuck in Inverness. Disabled if you like. During the launching process, a big crane hit her mast and bent it. Sailboats don’t sail right when their rig is bent and the degree of bendContinueContinue reading “Ian Wyille: Guest Update”

lABLEd’s Tribute to Judy Huemman

By Lucy Wood Following the Passing of Judy Heumann, Lucy wanted to pen a special tribute to one of her heroes The disability community woke up in shock on March 4 2023, as they learnt that American Disability Rights Activist Judy Heumann had passed away aged 75. As a Disabled Person living in England, IContinueContinue reading “lABLEd’s Tribute to Judy Huemman”