**CONTENT WARNING**

Just a gentle heads up before we dive in: this episode touches on sensitive topics related to disability and crime, including the case of Oscar Pistorius and some things that may upset some listeners (drug/alcohol talk, weapon talk). If that's something that might be tough for you to listen to, I understand entirely, and please feel free to skip this one.

OSCARS STORY: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Oscar-Pistorius

2014 FEBRUARY REPORT:

https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/publications/equal-law

Introduction (00:00:00)

Oscar Pistorius Case (00:01:02)

Disability and Crime (00:02:11)

Challenges Faced by Disabled Individuals (00:03:12)

Vulnerability of Disabled People (00:14:10)

Intersection of Disability and Mental Health (00:17:14)

Need for Education and Awareness (00:20:22)

Conclusion (00:23:59)

Teaching about disability (00:25:03)

Question of the episode (00:26:02)

Personal haircut experiences (00:26:59)

Future podcast topics (00:29:49)

Closing remarks and call to action (00:30:43)

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In this episode, Rosie (Yay, she's back) and I talk about the things that may come with our disability that we don't talk about publicly often. We do go into too much detail, but there could be things that are a tiny bit graphic .....ish

*SHOW TIMESTAMPS*

Intro and Tea Talk (01 - 01:47)

Incontinence and Aging (01:47 - 04:54)

Challenges of Understanding Spina Bifida (04:54 - 07:29)

Hydrocephalus and Shunts (7:20 - 08:54)

Spina Bifida facts and joking with Rosie (08:54 - 10:34)

Getting Our Shit Together (10:34 - 10:57)

Upcoming Podcast and What to Expect (10:57- end of the show)

If you want to get in touch with me about anything (ideas for the show, promotions, or to tell me about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email me at TheDWordPodcast@gmail.com.

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Listen to me tell jokes for 8ish minutes, and then give some love to Support Chain

To look more into them, check out: www.supportchain.com.au Check them out on Instagram: @support.chain

and Facebook: Support Chain Pty Ltd  If you want to get in touch with me about anything (ideas for the show, promotions, or to tell me about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email me at TheDWordPodcast@gmail.com

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