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In each episode, Suzy chats to brilliant people doing amazing things in the world of disability inclusion. Whether it's business, sport, culture, technology, entertainment, charity, politics . . .if it's...
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In each episode, Suzy chats to brilliant people doing amazing things in the world of disability inclusion. Whether it's business, sport, culture, technology, entertainment, charity, politics . . .if it's about disability inclusion - and bringing disability from the margins into the mainstream - we cover it!
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23 JUN. 2021 · Episode #2 Don't miss Jess Markt and Pat Glennon from the ICRC, who are delivering their physical rehabilitation programme through sport in conflict and war zones, sharing how their programme is bringing about real change, changing mindsets and attitudes towards people with disabilities.
Key takeaways:
The programmes they run
Impact and real change they’ve seen
From prosthetics to employment
Building an ecosystem approach
The role of government in the programmes
Creating a sustainable programme for the future
4 JUN. 2021 · Episode #1. The one where… Suzy speaks to Will Evans, co-founder of Ignition.Beer about founding a business that makes great tasting craft beer and is staffed by people with learning disabilities. From where it all started, sharing advice about how other businesses might adapt their recruitment process to be more inclusive, the values they have as a business, and the importance of creating a link with the local community. Don’t miss this latest, insightful episode.
Key takeaways:
The genesis of Ignition.Beer
The high levels of unemployment for people with disabilities
How to improve diversity and inclusion in recruitment
The value of hiring people with disabilities
Social innovation and building a community
23 MAR. 2021 · The Untapped podcast is back with a bang in 2021.
In this bite-sized episode here Untapped co-founders Suzy Christopher and Anna Parisi discussing the launch of Accelerate - a new partnership between Untapped and Meaningful Business which will deliver a content strand focusing on disability inclusion and employment and entrepreneurship over the next 12 months.
The launch event for Accelerate is happening on Zoom on Wednesday 24th March from 1pm to 1.45pm GMT. For more information and to register, please visit https://meaningful.business/accelerate-disability-inclusion/
And watch out for more Untapped podcasts to come!
15 DIC. 2020 · The one where . . .Suzy and Anna celebrate the end of Disability History Month by taking part in a Paralympic quiz. Do you know when the International Paralympic Committee was founded? Or who is the fastest Paralympian? What about where the word "Paralympic" derives from? Test your Paralympic knowledge in the Untapped quiz. Can you beat Anna and Suzy? This is the final podcast of 2020, but we'll be back in 2021 with more fascinating interviews with people at the forefront of disability inclusion.
1 DIC. 2020 · The one where . . .Suzy speaks to wheelchair basketball legend, Patrick Anderson, about his career in wheelchair basketball - including winning gold at several Paralympic Games - why he came out of retirement to compete for Team Canada again in the London 2012 Paralympic Games, why he likes being heckled, his vision for the Paralympic movement and his music career with The Lay Awakes. This podcast is part of Untapped's celebration of the Paralympic movement for #DisabilityHistoryMonth
17 NOV. 2020 · The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Iain McKinnon, co-founder of Global Disability Innovation Hub, director of operations and inclusive design lead, about all things inclusive design - how he got started, his role in ensuring the design of the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park was inclusive, how inclusive design principles can be embedded, and why designing inclusively results in more intuitive, more elegant and better design overall, which benefits everyone. We talk about the inclusive design all around us, and someone is very keen to get hold of Suzy during the interview!!
3 NOV. 2020 · The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Matt Janes, neuroscientist, nutritionist and author, about his book "Saving Dad" in which Matt charts his journey to helping his dad overcome his bipolar disorder. Matt talks honestly about his own battle with mental health issues, the stigma that sadly still surrounds mental health and depression today, and how - when viewed another way - mental ill-health can be seen as a super power that sparks amazing creativity. To buy your copy of Saving Dad visit www.savingdad.co.uk and to learn more about Matt's work in mental health and wellbeing visit www.mattjanes.com
20 OCT. 2020 · The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Vicki Austin, co-founder and chief exec of the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), which is accelerating the pace of disability innovation globally, combining world-class research with real-world impact in programmes like AT2030 - an assistive technology programme operating in low and middle income countries. We discuss the importance of collaborative partnerships for innovation to happen, how GDI Hub has adapted during Covid-19 and how it's always better to innovate and fail than to fail to innovate.
6 OCT. 2020 · The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Kate and Peter Shippey (both MBE) about how their autistic son, Nathan, inspired them to create change at Sunderland FC's stadium which led to the foundation of The Shippey Campaign. Thanks to the Shippeys, many Premier League football stadia, as well as other sporting arenas in the UK and internationally, now have sensory viewing rooms that enable fans with sensory impairments to enjoy sport. We also talk about the importance of having the courage to speak up if you see an unmet need. Anyone can make change happen, you just need to make your voice heard. For more information visit www.theshippeycampaign.com
22 SEP. 2020 · The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Lorraine Woolley, James Taubman and Sarah Lalieu from the NeuroMuscular Centre in Cheshire, which is a hub for people and families affected by a neuromuscular condition. We cover how the Centre has been able to maintain it's strong sense of community throughout lockdown, and how the team continues to support people of all ages - from the Transition team's work with young people completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award or undertaking employment skills workshops, to the Centre's work reducing social isolation for older people. We also discuss the power of sport to support positive mental health, as James talks about how and why he co-founded the NMC Titans power-chair football team. For more information about the NeuroMuscular Centre visit http://www.nmcentre.com
In each episode, Suzy chats to brilliant people doing amazing things in the world of disability inclusion. Whether it's business, sport, culture, technology, entertainment, charity, politics . . .if it's...
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In each episode, Suzy chats to brilliant people doing amazing things in the world of disability inclusion. Whether it's business, sport, culture, technology, entertainment, charity, politics . . .if it's about disability inclusion - and bringing disability from the margins into the mainstream - we cover it!
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| Autor | Suzy Christopher |
| Organización | Suzy Christopher |
| Categorías | Cultura y sociedad |
| Página web | www.weareuntapped.co.uk |
| suzy@weareuntapped.co.uk |
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