TalkABILITY Podcast 💬🎙🗨
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -TalkABILITY is an exciting new podcast all about disability, you can expect to hear about the concerns held and problems faced by disabled people. More than that however, we want to bring attention to the most important campaigns, the activists and the individual experiences we can all learn from and relate to in our own ways. Your hosts will be Robert, an inclusion and equality focused Blind Guide Dog owner of "DivaRetrieva" Winnie. Alongside Kieran, a man with Cerebral Palsy who is better defined by two other words "party animal" and lets absolutely nothing stand in his way. Both are keen campaigners, activists and ambassadors, who are excited to welcome you on what promises to be a positive journey full of interesting personalities.
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Episodes
TalkABILITY S2 Ep4: World Diabetes Awareness Month with Ross Thaw
November 30, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode Robert & Kieran are joined by Ross Thaw to discuss his experience with diabetes from being diagnosed in his 20s to dealing with day-to-day stigma. Listen to Ross's story as he discussed difficulties he's faced and how he has overcome them.
TalkABILITY S2 Ep3: Tokyo 2021 Paralympics Special with Michael McEwan
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode Robert & Kieran are joined by sport correspondent Michael McEwan to provide a round up of the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics. Follow Michael McEwan:Â Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikieboy83Â Special thanks to Amy Wilson for editing this episode.
TalkABILITY: Guide Dogs 90th Anniversary Special
October 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn this very special episode of TalkABILITY Robert and Kieran celebrate and pay tribute to Guide Dogs UK for their 90th Anniversary. To highlight history and the work of the organisation, we discuss it's origins and interview a panel of Guide Dogs owners from across the UK to gain an insight into their experiences. We are joined by Andrea Hope (Guide Dogs N. Ireland fundraiser and campaigner), Sian Healey (Artist and Guide Dogs Cymru fundraiser), Jon Attenborough (Guide Dogs Scotland ...
TalkABILITY S2 Ep1: An app and your friend for life - Louie with Pramit
September 30, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the TalkABILITY Podcast. This week Robert & Kieran are joined by owner and creator of the voice control app Louie. Download Louie for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.visioapps.louie&hl=en_IN For more information on Louie: https://louievoice.com/
TalkABILITY Episode 8: The Blind Blogger - Maxwell Ivey
August 20, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 31.9 MBIn the Season 1 Finale of the TalkABILITY Podcast, Robert & Kieran are joined by The Blind Blogger, Maxwell Ivey, who is a former carnival owner, published self help author motivation speaker and host of the What's Your Excuse?". Podcast. Straight Off The Canvas is a documentary that captures the journey and passion of several New York artists that are blind and visually impaired. Follow Maxwell @maxwellivey https://twitter.com/maxwellivey YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/MaxwellIvey/ ...
TalkABILITY Episode 7: Disability in the USA - Anthony Saldana and Jason Figueira
June 03, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this TalkABILITY Podcast episode, Robert & Kieran are joined by Anthony Saldana and Jason Figueira, creators of the award-winning documentary "Straight Off The Canvas" Straight Off The Canvas is a documentary that captures the journey and passion of several New York artists that are blind and visually impaired. Follow Anthony: @straightcanvas https://twitter.com/straightcanvas
TalkABILITY Episode 6: An Extraordinary Journey Through Sight Loss with Deborah Impiazzi
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this TalkABILITY Podcast episode, Robert & Kieran are joined by Deborah Impiazzi, mum of TV personality Jess Impiazzi. Deborah, who is blind and a Guide Dog owner, talks about her sight loss journey and how she regained her confidence. Follow Deborah Impiazzi: @debbieimpiazzi https://twitter.com/debbieimpiazzi
TalkABILITY Episode 5: The Battle for Equal Access with Kim Kemp and Ian Cook
May 03, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn our fifth TalkABILITY Podcast episode, Robert & Kieran are joined by Kim Kemp, a self proclaimed solution seeker, and Ian Cook, the founder of Step Free Access. Kim has Muscular Dystrophy and Ian is a Polio survivor. We discuss their conditions, misconceptions they have faced and what they think needs to be achieved to make #AccessAnxiety a thing of the past. Follow Kim Kemp: @Kimpossible1809 https://twitter.com/KimPossible1809 Follow Ian Cook/Step Free Access: @AccessStep https://twit...
TalkABILITY Episode 4: Disability Behind the Camera with Holly and Kai
April 14, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 21.9 MBIn our fourth TalkABILITY Podcast episode, Robert & Kieran are joined by Holly, who has Cerebral Palsy and Kai, who has chronic pain. Neither of the pair are deterred from working towards their dreams, currently they are both studying Photography at City of Glasgow College. Listen as we learn more about their individual conditions, the hurdles they face and what it's like having a disability behind the camera in the world of photography.
TalkABILITY Episode 3: A Friendship Turned Entrepreneurial Duo - Ramble Tag with Laura & Tom
March 31, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn our third TalkABILITY Podcast episode, Robert is joined by Laura, a photographer and dog walker, and Tom, a former graphic designer and printer. Listen as Robert discovers how this seemingly unlikely pair met becoming such great friends and disability access entrepreneurs by creating the Ramble Tag. The Ramble Tag guidance aid is a device that is used to allow for more comfortable sighted guiding.  For more information regarding the Ramble Tag, and to buy one of your own visit https:...
TalkABILITY Episode 2: Dog Handler Turned Disability Access Innovator - Gavin Neate
February 27, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn our second TalkABlLITY podcast episode Robert is joined by a former RAF police dog handler and guide dog trainer, turned disability access innovator, Gavin Neate the founder of the Neatebox Welcome & Button Apps. Listen along as they discuss Gavin's career, his passion for equal access and how Neatebox can easily make #AccessAnxiety a thing of the past! Follow Gavin Neate @gavinneate https://twitter.com/gavinneate?s=09 Follow Neatebox @neatebox https://twitter.com/neatebox?s=09 Facebo...
TalkABILITY LGBT+ History Month Special with Ross Wilcock
February 13, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBIn this LGBT+ History Month special we hear from Ross Wilcock, a dynamic disability and LGBT+ campaigner. He discusses his life as a queer disabled person, why LGBT history month is so important to him along with his favourite gay icon. Follow Ross: On Twitter www.twitter.com/rosswilcock On Youtube www.youtube.com/user/RosseeBoy19
TalkABILITY Episode 1: The Rock 'n' Rolling, Guide Dog Owning - Jon Attenborough
January 31, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week, in our first ever episode, Robert is joined by award winning sight loss and disability campaigner, Jonathon Attenborough. Listen along as they discuss sight loss, Jon's experiences and issues impacting the disability community as we go further into 2021. Follow Jon: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonAttenborough