Mashable and NPR have called Ten Thousand Things one of the “best podcasts of 2023” for amplifying heartfelt stories from Asian America. in this episode, Ten Thousand Things host Shin-Yee-Pie - the current reigning Civic Poet of Seattle! – is joined by award-winning disability rights activist Alice Wong to discuss her long history of advocacy. Listen to more episodes of Ten Thousand Things and follow the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/WhiP9eul?sid=IABLEd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Jun 28, 2023•19 min
Lucy is joined by her friend Dr Paul Darke - they take the helm as Alice takes a well-deserved break. Paul dives deep into the world of local elections, sharing his personal journey as a disabled candidate for the Green Party and shedding light on why it's crucial for disabled individuals to consider political roles. Paul recounts his experiences running for office, discussing the challenges he faced as a disabled candidate and the unique perspective he brought to the table. Through his story, h...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Alice takes the reins as Lucy takes some well-deserved time off. Stepping into the co-host role is the passionate and knowledgeable Leo Allenach, who joins Alice for an engaging discussion centred around the popular Six of Crows trilogy and its Netflix adaptation, Shadow and Bone. Leo guides the conversation with Alice towards an important aspect of the story: the representation of disabled characters, with a particular focus on one of the series' beloved protagonists, Kaz Brekker. Together, Ali...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min
fABLEd 5: An Affair to Remember About This Episode In this fABLEd addition of lABLEd, hosts Alice and Lucy delve into the ableism present in the classic romantic film "An Affair to Remember." While the movie is known for its sweeping romance and iconic scenes, it also perpetuates harmful stereotypes and attitudes towards disability. Terry McKay, (Deborah Kerr) becomes disabled after a tragic accident. They discuss how the film uses her disability as a plot device rather than fully exploring the ...
May 17, 2023•52 min
48 with Ashley Stanners About This Episode Alice and Lucy chat with animal lover and aspiring Zoo Keeper, Ashley Stanners, who tells us about his love and the affinity, he has for Animals and is hopes of one day owning his own zoo and animal park. View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & How to Support Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podcast on ...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min
47 with Rosemary Richings About This Episode In this episode, Alice and Lucy chat with writer, editor, and public speaker Rosemary Richings who talks about her life with Dispraxyia and her book, Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia which she wrote as a way to help others find support after a diagnosis of the condition. View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod ...
Apr 19, 2023•59 min
About This Episode Alice Evans, Daisy Holder & Lucy Wood bring you another History Lesson as we profile people from history who lived, survived and thrived with a disability or chronic illness. We take a deep dive into the life of Harriet Martineau, an English social theorist often seen as the first female sociologist who published material focused on race relations and other social issues. View the full transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook &am...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 27 min
45. With Ian Wyllie About This Episode This we are joined by Ian Wyllie, who acquired a spinal injury aged 18 during a training exercise. Ian tells Alice and Lucy how, after finding the proper rehabilitation, he found joy on the water. In this episode, Ian, Alice and Lucy discuss the logistics of sailing with a disability and the joy it brings him. View the complete set of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @l...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min
45. with Vera Kubenz About This Episode Alice and Lucy chat with PhD student Vera Kubenz, Vera talks about her reasons why she's focused her study on Accessible Parking and together discuss their own personal experiences when parking with a blue badge, and how accessible parking is linked to Ableism, Internalised Ableism, and societal attitudes about disability. View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & I...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min
44. with Leo Capella About This Episode This week, In the second of our two specials with the National Autistic Society we’re joined by Leo Cappella, who is a job coach for the Charity and was a script supervisor for the Netflix film 'I used to be Famous. We talk to Leo about his rewarding work with the charity, and about the process of ensuring authentic representation in entertainment. View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 16 min
43. with MelIssa Simmonds About This Episode his week we’re joined by Melissa Simmonds, who contributed to the National Autistic Society’s campaign to raise awareness about neurodiversity and intersectionality. As a black, autistic woman and parent of autistic children Melissa shares her thoughts about racism, ableist systems and Game of Thrones… because on lABLEd we can’t keep it serious for too long! View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co....
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 22 min
42. With Rebecca Porter About This Episode Alice and Lucy sit down with Disability Benefits researcher, Rebecca Porter, to discuss her research into Personal Independence Payment and their own experiences with the Department of Work and Pensions. View the complete list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podcast ...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 25 min
41. 2022 Year in Review from lABLEd About This Episode This week the team are reflecting on two years of lABLEd Adam, Alice and Lucy sit down to talk about their favourite moments of 2022, and the ambitious plans for 2023 View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support With insights from a different guest in every episode, lABLEd Podcast ...
Jan 12, 2023•41 min
History Lesson 8 King Richard III (Recorded on location at King Richard III Visitors Centre, Leicester) About This Episode Alice Evans, Daisy Holder & Lucy Wood bring you another History Lesson as we profile people from history who lived, survived and thrived with a disability or chronic illness. In our first on-location recording at the King Richard III Visitors Centre, Leicester, we discuss the life of Richard III and discuss whether we believe he was, in fact, an evil ruler who locked his...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Merry Christmas to all from the lABLEd Podcast! We wanted to record a little message for all our listeners, who have supported us in our first year! In this short message, we give thanks and tell you about a special competition we've got for you! With all our love, Team lABLEd x To read the complete transcription, visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk. Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook Tweet lABLEd Podcast Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram Got a comment or Question? Please email us! ...
Dec 25, 2022•8 min
fABLEd Christmas Edition Dickens & Disability About This Episode In this week's podcast episode, Alice and Lucy talk about Victorian author Charles Dickens and the various disabled characters in his novels. Best known for his festive story A Christmas Carol, Dickens wrote prolifically and included numerous disabled characters in his stories. In this episode, Alice brings to light some of the lesser-known disabled Dickensians whilst Lucy keeps it low-brow by focusing on the Muppet's Christmas...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 15 min
40. With Dan Metcalfe - Hall (AKA 'WheelsDan') About This Episode Alice and Lucy chat to Paraplegic scuba diver Dan Metcalfe-Hall, known as ‘Wheelsdan‘, who recently attempted to set three Guinness World Records. In this fascinating chat, Dan talks through how he and his team attempted these dives and the incredible story that led to his love of diving and talks Lucy and Alice into doing something mega exciting! Watch Dan on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/wheelsdan Support Dan’s Crowdfunder https...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 27 min
39. With Davina Patterson from Disability Resource Network, Alabama About This Episode This week's guest, Davina Patterson from Huntsville, Alabama, works hard to promote the rights of and empower disabled people even though she doesn't identify as disabled herself. She joins Alice and Lucy to talk about Allyship and the importance of fostering communities for disabled people who live in rural areas of the USA. View the full transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Disclaimer: This ...
Nov 17, 2022•59 min
38. With Emily Davidson About This Episode This week Alice and Lucy are joined by the beauty and fashion vlogger Emily Davison. Emily talks about her freelance work as a freelance writer, how difficult she has found it to secure work as a disabled person, and how she has utilized her creativity and support from others to build an online presence as a blind influencer. www.labledpodcast.co.uk Disclaimer: This show regularly covers very personal and sometimes controversial topics, so listeners may...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 16 min
With Krista Hernandez About This Episode This week Alice and Lucy are joined by Krista Hernandez, host of the Madames Podcast, to talk about representation on the big screen, pacing as a chronically ill podcaster and knowing and becoming confident in your disabled body. To view complete Episode Guides and transcripts of this and every episode, visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk . Disclaimer: This show regularly covers personal and sometimes controversial topics, so listeners may hear the language, in...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 29 min
36. with Zec Richardson About This Episode Recorded on the hottest day of the year, we're joined by co-host of Disability Horizons TV, Zec Richardson, who chats about his life with ME and how society treats him differently now he uses a wheelchair. View complete Episode Guides and transcripts to this and every episode, visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk Disclaimer: This show regularly covers personal and sometimes controversial topics, so listeners may hear the language, including profanity or termin...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr
fABLEd 4 The Little Mermaid About This Episode In the latest episode of the miniseries, fABLEd Alice & Lucy discuss the Disney and original incarnations of the Little Mermaid, and they both discuss how the story contains themes of internalised ableism. View complete Episode Guides and transcripts to this and every episode, visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk Disclaimer: This show regularly covers personal and sometimes controversial topics, so listeners may hear the language, including profanity o...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 17 min
35. with Colm Whooley About This Episode After a motorcycle accident left Colm Whooley with a spinal cord injury, he dedicated his life to disability advocacy, and in 1993, he set up Spinal Injuries Ireland. View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook Tweet lABLEd Podcast Follow LAB...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 25 min
34. with Katrina Hazell About This Episode we are joined by former Ms Wheelchair New York Katrina Hazell. Katrina talks to us about her experience at school and how this has fuelled her to become an advocate for inclusive and equal education for disabled children. View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support Support this Podcast Like L...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 16 min
33. with Emily Manock About This Episode This week we chat with Emily Manock, who has Cerebal Palsy, and is currently living in Paris, on an internship for a rare disease charity, Eurodis. Emily talks to Lucy and Alice about how the pandemic made her reflect on her career as a journalist, and change to work in the charity sector. View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out m...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min
fABLEd 3. Jane Eyre About This Episode In the third episode of our fABLEd series, Alice discusses with Lucy, the depictions of disability and mental health conditions in the literary classic Jane Eyre. From the perceived ‘madness’ of Bertha to the visual impairment of Mr. Rochester, this tale sparks discussions about disability representation in the mid-1800s and the messages Charlotte Bronte was trying to convey by using mental health and disability within the book's characters View the full li...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min
32. with Maysoon About This Episode This week Alice and Lucy sit down with American comedian, Actress, Advocate and now Alice and Lucy's new BFF Advocate Maysoon Zayid. Maysoon told us she never does Podcast Interviews! In this wirl wind of a recording, We talk to her about her projects and life as a disabled comedian. View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About t...
Jul 13, 2022•52 min
LGBTQ+ Pride Season 5: Adam Hull About This Episode In our final episode of our 2022 Pride Season, we are joined for the first time by our Editor Adam Hull! We discuss what we have learnt as a team during these special episodes and Adam reflects on what Pride and accurate representation means to him as a gay man View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min
LGBTQ+ Pride Season 4: Leo Allanach About This Episode This week we are joined by Leo Allanach, a trans filmmaker. Leo tells us how he was influenced by positive depictions of disabled characters in fiction and the importance of casting disabled actors in disabled roles for film and TV. View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support Supp...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min
LGBTQ+ Pride Season 3: Lee Samuels About This Episode This week we're joined by educator and LGBTQ+ advocate Lee Samuels who tells us how being diagnosed with HIV has changed his attitude to life and how his sexuality influences his approach to teaching. View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podc...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 23 min
