3Spoonies Episode Number 56.5, 4th June

With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

This is the Season 7 finale of the 3Spoonies Podcast, where we answer your community questions about cerebral palsy, accessibility, disability in business, and balancing health with work. Joined once again by Vicki Wilson, founder of Vicki Admin Fairy, we discuss real-world accessibility, advocating for inclusive workplaces, and navigating professional life with cerebral palsy.

We explore how to respectfully ask about accessibility needs, what to do when workplaces become less accessible, and how disabled entrepreneurs and freelancers can create flexible work schedules that support their health and energy levels.

Vicki shares practical advice on communicating accessibility requirements, understanding your rights under the Equality Act, and why openness and flexibility are essential for building inclusive, sustainable careers.

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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Guest

Vicki Wilson Guest Info

Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK.

 www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: 

Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring®

Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance

Website: https://amandamckay.com/

Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/

Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:26 Sponsor: Outside the Box Neurodiverse Coaching

01:16 Hosts intro and guest recap

02:18 Question: Asking about accessibility needs before meeting

04:37 Question: Addressing accessibility issues in shared workspaces

06:54 Question: Balancing work, life, and medical treatment

10:08 Guest plugs: Vicki’s books and resources

10:54 Outro

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