In the last episode of the series, we're talking workplace adjustments (accommodations). We're joined by PwC graduate apprentice Morgan McArthur and Graeme Crook, from PwC's IT and digital accessibility team. Morgan tells us about the impact of
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about the loss of a child and bereavement in general.This is the second of a two-part episode, where Chantel Emery, (BDF Advice Service Officer) who has lived experience of disability and Karan Snuggs (BDF
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about the loss of a child and bereavement in general.In the first of this two-part episode, Chantel Emery, (BDF Advice Service Officer) who has lived experience of disability and Karan Snuggs (BDF Business
Peter Torres Fremlin is the Editor of Disability Debrief, a weekly newsletter which 'sees world news through a disability lens'. In this episode, he talks to Lucy and Dan about his experiences of disability working in international development,
Linda Pike works in global cybersecurity for BT. She acquired several permanent health conditions after contracting encephalitis. She talks to Lucy and Dan about how she manages these multiple conditions, how adding menopause to the mix has aff
Isaac Harvey MBE joins Lucy and Dan to talk about his many roles - content creator, video editor, President of Wheels and Wheelchairs, disability advocate, Patron of Happy Smiles, Fashion Week model and more - and why he's become much more voca
In the last episode of this series, Lucy and Dan are joined by Business Disability Forum Advice Service Officer Chantel Emery who talks about her extraordinary journey from a life-changing car accident, the birth of her quadruplets, to dealing
In this episode, Lucy is joined by Global Head of Disability Inclusion, Thoughtworks and Digital Accessibility Advocate Matthew Johnston, who talks about how accessible technology has impacted his life.
In episode 6, Lucy and Dan are joined by Business Disability Forum’s George Wright, who like millions of other people in the UK, is still having to take extra precautions around COVID-19. George speaks about how lockdown and the recent return t
In this episode, Lucy and Dan are joined by activist, writer, researcher and public speaker Heather Lacey who talks about her experiences with cerebral palsy, chronic pain, fatigue and mobility issues: “Disabled people are not going away... we
In this episode, Lucy and Dan are joined by LaMondre Pough, CEO of Billion Strong, an organisation aimed at empowering disabled people all over the world. Lamondre talks about his early childhood, how dangerous assumptions can potentially chang
Actress, author and disability campaigner Samantha Renke talks about her work, life, great shopping experiences, her innate confidence, working with Fearne Cotton on her new book and more.
In Episode 1 of “If you don’t mind me asking…” Lucy Ruck and Daniel Cadey interview each other about their own lived experiences of disability.Please feel free to “like” the episode and share your thoughts in the comments section.Also liste
The nominations for The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 are open, so our CEO Diane Lightfoot spoke to previous nominees Natasha Trotman, Shani Dhanda, Adi Latif and Samantha Renke to ask about what being on the list has meant to them. Diane is
In this episode, Diane Lightfoot spoke with David Oldfield Lloyds Banking Group Executive Champion about best practice on disability inclusion, why David is so passionate about being a disability champion and the importance of senior leaders in
In this episode, Diane Lightfoot speaks with Lexxic founder Nicola James about her personal experience with dyslexia, the pros and cons of neurodiverse labels in the workplace and Nicola gives advice on how to access assessments.
In this episode, Diane Lightfoot speaks to Stuart Blair who works for texthelp in their workplace solutions team. Stuart explains to positive impact working for home has on employees with neurodiverse conditions. The support that business can p
Diane Lightfoot speaks to Professor Amanda Kirby CEO of Do-IT Solutions about neurodiversity in the workplace. Diane and Amanda also discuss what the world could look like post-COVID-19 and the opportunity to reinvent the workplace.
This week our CEO Diane Lightfoot spoke with Global Head of Accessibility for Atos, Neil Milliken. about working from home during the lockdown and the upcoming Global accessibility awareness day (GAAD) which is on May 21. Neil tells us what the