About this Episode

Jon Attenborough joins lABLEd Podcast this week as we chat all things AI, its integration into daily life, and its impact on disability and accessibility.

Jon, has a visual impairment, shares his experiences with AI tools like Alexa for controlling lights and other household tasks. The conversation touches on the reliability of AI, the importance of human interaction, and the balance between AI and human creativity. They also discuss the challenges of accessibility in cinemas and theatres, including audio description and guide dog policies. The episode highlights the efforts of theatres to enhance accessibility for disabled audiences during live performances.

To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk

About our Guest

Jon is a registered blind and is a multi-award winning disability access advisor and campaigner. Jon was named as one of the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK after being included in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list in 2021. Jon’s expertise is around disability access to football and has worked with clubs in Scotland and the Premier League to address access barriers to attending football matches for disabled supporters.

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Production Team

Hosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy Wood

Editor: Adam Hull

Music: Maisy Crunden

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About this Episode

Lucy and Alice discuss their podcast episode on Shakespeare's "King Lear," focusing on its portrayal of disability and madness. Alice explains the plot, highlighting King Lear's irrational behaviour, his daughters' reactions, and the tragic outcomes. They delve into the character of Gloucester, who is blinded and later contemplates suicide. The conversation critiques Shakespeare's depiction of madness and disability, noting its sensationalism and lack of positive representation. They also discuss modern interpretations, such as viewing Lear's madness as dementia, and reflect on the play's broader themes of power, family dynamics, and societal decline.

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Hosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy Wood

Editor: Adam Hull

Music: Maisy Crunden

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About this Episode

Chloe Hammond, the only wheelchair-using nurse with an assistance dog in the UK, joins the podcast to discuss her journey into nursing, inspired by her own experiences with chronic illness. Despite facing challenges, including pushback during university and in the NHS, she persevered and now works in a more inclusive environment. Chloe's assistance dog, Otto, helps her with daily tasks and provides therapy to her clients. She emphasizes the importance of mental health and the need for reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Chloe also shares her plans to help others train their own assistance dogs, highlighting the significant impact such dogs can have on individuals' lives.

To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk

About our Guest

Chloe is currently believed to be the only wheelchair-using nurse with her working assistance dog, Ocho. in the UK . Her goal is to inspire more children and young people to consider careers in health and social care. I want to show people it can be done.

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Follow Chloe on Instagram

Visit Chloe's Website

Connect with Chloe on LinkedIn

About the Show & How to Support

Support this Podcast

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lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to our GoFundMe

Production Team

Hosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy Wood

Editor: Adam Hull

Music: Maisy Crunden

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.