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About the Episode In this episode of lABLEd we dive deep into the world of disability and education with special guest Paige Tabone. Paige shares her transformative experiences at Treloars, a specialist school for students with physical disabilities, exploring the complex realities of institutional education. From age eight to twenty, Paige navigated the unique environmentContinueContinue reading “Spotlight Series 2025: 2. Disability, Institutionalisation & Education with Paige Tabone”

About the Episode In our first episode of lABLEd’s series focusing on institutionalisation, Alice, Lucy and Daisy dive deep into the complex history of disability and institutionalization. Exploring a challenging yet crucial topic, they unpack the evolution of asylums from the 19th century through the 20th century, examining how society treated individuals with mental healthContinueContinue reading “Spotlight Series 2025 History Lesson 13 The History of Disability and Institutionalisations”

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 powerContinueContinue reading “A Different Elephant Man”

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. LucyContinueContinue reading “fABLEd 11 A Quiet Place”

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 officeContinueContinue reading “Episode 64. With Ross Lannon”

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,ContinueContinue reading “History Lesson 12 Ian Dury”

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 ethnicContinueContinue reading “Episode 63. With Zubee Kibria”

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 ofContinueContinue reading “Episode 62. With Jon Attenbourgh”

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 critiquesContinueContinue reading “fABLEd 10 King Lear”

About the Episode Chloe Hammond, the only wheelchair-using nurse with an assistance dog in the UK, joins the podcast to discuss her journey into nursing, inspired by her own experiences with chronic illness. Despite facing challenges, including pushback during university and in the NHS, she persevered and now works in a more inclusive environment. Chloe’sContinueContinue reading “Episode 61. With Chloe Hammond”