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  • Episode 13: Matchmakers and Vaccines

    This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity.


    This week's discussions were vaccines being opened for all that needs them and can get access to them.

    We also discussed ableism with looking to dating, especially within dating websites and agency. This was sparked by a refusal to have disabled journalist Lucy Webster, which mirrored a similar experience with Dermot Devlin.

    This weekend marks the 30th Birthday of co-host Felicity. Happy Birthday Felicity.

    Today is also International Rare Disease Day.

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 12: Ableism Hasn't Gone Away

    This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity.

    The main discussion this week is ableism in the world. We discuss the tweet of Laurence Fox regarding his exemption card for wearing a face mask, the ableism tropes on display in the latest season of Netflix's Cobra Kai and the ongoing problem of cyberbullying against disabled people.


    Laurence Fox's Tweet

    https://twitter.com/LozzaFox/status/1350148854373634051

    Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make your own

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own

    Face masks: what the data say

    https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02801-8

    Here’s Why Vaccinated People Still Need to Wear a Mask

    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/08/health/covid-vaccine-mask.html

    Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Vaccines

    https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-vaccines

    The Department of Health has revised their Vaccine Programme for Northern Ireland

    https://twitter.com/MyWayAccess/status/1349334067213459461

    What to expect after your COVID-19 vaccination

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-what-to-expect-after-vaccination/what-to-expect-after-your-covid-19-vaccination

    Disabled people experience more disability hate crime in public than online


    To finish the podcast, Dermot and Felicity spoke a little of what they got up to over the Christmas holidays


    58 min
  • Episode 11: IDPwD, Carers Day and Sia

    This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity.

    The main discussion this week is International Day of Persons of Disabilities, Carers Day and Sia casting a non-disabled performer to play an Autistic character in her new film as “insulting” and “demeaning”.

    2020 IDPWD THEME: "NOT ALL DISABILITIES ARE VISIBLE"

    https://idpwd.org/

    Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's IDPwD's events

    https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/your-council/policies/equality/international-day-for-people-with-disabilities-2020/

    Celebrating Culture: International Day of People with Disabilities Day, CRAIC NI with MyWayAccess

    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hidden-disabilities-disabilities-and-cultural-diversity-idpwd-tickets-130115040589

    Research released for Carers Rights Day 2020 reveals unpaid carers save UK state £530 million every day of the pandemic


    https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/carers-rights-day

    Sia’s Music angers Autistic campaigners over ‘insulting’ choice of non-disabled actor

    https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/sias-music-angers-autistic-campaigners-over-insulting-choice-of-non-disabled-actor/


    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 10: COVID and US

    This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity.


    The main discussion this week is COVID-19 and Disability Discrimination Act 25

    Northern Ireland to consider expansion of Independent Living Fund
    disabilitynewsservice.com/northern-ireland-to-consider-expansion-of-independent-living-fund

    Independent Living Fund Scotland

    ilf.scot

    DWP unlawfully blocked support for disabled students for seven years, says court
    disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-unlawfully-blocked-support-for-disabled-students-for-seven-years-says-court

    Disabled students call for strict new rules for universities that fail on access

    disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-students-call-for-strict-new-rules-for-universities-that-fail-on-access

    'Inhuman' use of restraint on disabled patients

    bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54848098

    Inclusion London Briefing – Disability Hate Crime
    inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-and-policy/facts-and-information/hate-crime/inclusion-london-briefing-disability-hate-crime

    ‘Sickening’ vaccine priority list ‘shows disabled people are disposable’

    disabilitynewsservice.com/sickening-vaccine-priority-list-shows-disabled-people-are-disposable

    This Too Shall Pass: Episode 4 - Access All Areas with Dermot Devlin

    anchor.fm/thistooshallpass/episodes/Episode-4---Access-All-Areas-with-Dermot-Devlin-em59iq

    BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast: Disability Discrimination Act 25

    bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000p775

    BBC True North: The Disability Paradox
    bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000pdjz

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 9: Relationships and Halloween

    This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity.


    The main discussion this week is Relationships and Halloween.
    This week's podcast comes with a #TW.

    About that Episode of ‘Dr. Phil’
    smanewstoday.com/columns/2019/04/02/interabled-relationships-dr-phil-caregiver

    Dr. Phil, Ph.D, Let His Psychology License Expire Almost 20 Years Ago
    distractify.com/p/is-dr-phil-a-real-doctor

    BBC's Alex Taylor's tweet
    twitter.com/Tayloredword/status/1320479618500071425

    Squirmy and Grubs aka Shane and Hannah
    youtube.com/c/SquirmyandGrubs
    instagram.com/shaneburcaw
    instagram.com/hannahayl

    Felicity''s Craftical Hit Esty Store

    etsy.com/uk/shop/CrafticalHit

    57 min
  • Episode 8: Ableism We Face

    This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity.


    The main discussion this week is Ableism We Face:

    Swansea Uni Roleplay Society Online TTRPG Guide
    Todd Talks - Playing D&D Online
    Easy ways to play DnD online TONIGHT! (Video)
    How to play DnD online via Icarus Games (Video)
    How to play DnD online via Discord and Roll20 (Video)
    How to play DnD online (Video)
    Fantasy Grounds versus Roll20 (Video)
    Foundry Vs Roll20 Vs Fantasy Grounds (Video)
    Comparing Fantasy Grounds to Roll20 (Video)
    Fantasy Ground versus Roll20 (Article)
    What’s the best FREE RPG virtual tabletop (Video)

    Some stats on World Mental Health day: (England Stats)
    https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/statistics-and-facts-about-mental-health/how-common-are-mental-health-problems/

    Equality NI and Masks
    https://www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links/News/Employers-Service-Providers/Service-Provider-Advice-Rights-of-disabled-peopl

    What is Ableism? (Britannica Entry)
    https://www.britannica.com/topic/ableism

    History of Distrust of Disabled People

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-17067379

    Example of Liberty Stadium and Access

    https://www.liberty-stadium.com/stadium/disabled/

    Disability Price Tag by Scope

    https://www.scope.org.uk/campaigns/extra-costs/disability-price-tag/

    People familiar with stuttering explain why Biden's debate performance was extraordinary
    https://www.upworthy.com/people-familiar-with-stuttering-explain-bidens-extraordinary-performance-in-debate

    1 hr
  • Episode 7: Sports and Disabled People

    This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity.


    The main discussion this week is Sports and Disabled People:

    ABLEize has a directory of sports and recreation websites for disabled people.
    Activity Alliance works with disabled people to make active lives possible.
    British Paralympic Association manages Britain's teams at the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games.
    Boccia England is a sport designed for athletes with severe impairments.
    CP Sport England and Wales promotes sport and physical recreational opportunities for disabled people, especially those with cerebral palsy.
    Disability Snowsport UK offers opportunities for disabled people to take part in snowsports.
    Disability Sport Wales offers disability-specific or disability-inclusive sport opportunities.
    Doing Sport Differently is a guide to exercise and fitness for people living with disability or health conditions.
    Disability Gymnastics can help you find inclusive gymnastics near you.
    International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports organises international sporting events for disabled people.
    Wheelpower organises and supports wheelchair sports at all levels.
    GAA Wheelchair Hurling a success story.
    IFA Disability Football aim is to ensure that all disabled people have the opportunity to take part in football activities and are able to fulfil their potential in the area of their choice.
    Irish Disability Rugby is part of the IRFU Spirit of Rugby programme..
    PMAX Fitness will guide you there every step of the way. No bull just maximum effort gets guaranteed results.

    We also discussed The Deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter, Ben Lowry, comments on funding for SEN education in Northern Ireland,

    Auditor warns that £1.3bn cost of services for special needs children is ‘not sustainable’. Belfast News Letter
    Disabled People are Here and SEN is Sustainable. My Way Access
    ‘Anger and revulsion’ as Irish journalist says special education needs funding is ‘not sustainable’. The Canary.
    The hysterical response to my tweet shows how Northern Ireland could become ungovernable. Belfast News Letter

    Dermot and Felicity end the podcast, talking about news from their personal life this week.
    Ranging from broken lifts to infusions.

    49 min
  • Episode 6: COVID-19 IS Here

    This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity.


    The main discussion this week is COVID-19 IS Here:

    Sharp rise in the case of infections in Northern Ireland.
    bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-54309453

    Cardiff and Swansea in Wales go into stricter lockdown restrictions
    bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54310400

    Sunflower Lanyard abuse

    edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/invisible-disability-cards-soar-price-18609555

    Sunflower Lanyard – Hidden Disability or Get out of Jail Free Card?

    challengesni.com/post/sunflower-lanyard-hidden-disability-or-get-out-of-jail-free-card

    Felicity's Craftical Hit shop
    etsy.com/uk/shop/CrafticalHit

    Personal news:


    Felicity spoke about the recent online accessibility presentation she gave to Udrafter
    https://www.facebook.com/uxtvpodcast/videos/355534812262156
    udrafter.com

    Dermot spoke about the presentation he is giving next for CRAIC NI for his CAST4Innovation course
    craicni.com

    Dermot spoke about OM Dark Sky and Observatory in the Sperrin Mountains getting Changing Places
    omdarksky.com
    omdarksky.com/plan-your-visit/#link-7
    changing-places.org

    48 min
  • Episode 5: Disabled Student Allowance

    This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity.


    We look at some items in the news this week:

    Disability Action's report into The Impact of COVID-19 on Disabled People in Northern Ireland
    disabilityaction.org/news/report-now-available-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-disabled-people-in-ni
    mywayaccess.com/new-decade-new-approach-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-disabled-people-in-northern-ireland

    The main discussion this week is Disabled Student Allowance:

    Zoom socials and specialist tech: starting uni online as a disabled student
    Support and action the Exeter University Disability Campaign 2020 to stop discrimination
    Cambridge SU launch #DemandSafe­Cambridge campaign calling for further action to keep students and staff safe next term
    Coming out as Disabled: Felicity McKee
    Disabled Students' Allowances: Over half of eligible students miss out
    Student reform confusion ‘risks turning assessment system into PIP replica’
    Coronavirus briefing note: Disabled students
    'We're being fobbed off': why disabled students are losing out in lockdown
    MPs and peers hear of ‘heart-breaking’ discrimination facing disabled students
    Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs): What's available & how to apply

    Personal news:

    Dermot has a brief cameo in the new Bill and Ted: Face the Music film, in cinemas now.
    Dermot’s excellent adventure
    Dermot Devlin - 'Am I seeing things Dermot? No, that was me!'

    Van Morrison writes a new song for anti-masking:
    Coronavirus: Van Morrison lockdown protest songs 'dangerous'

    54 min
  • Episode 4: Public Transport for Disabled People

    This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity.


    We look at some items in the news this week:

    US Republic Candidate Madison Cawthorn stands up from wheelchair during RNC speech
    foxnews.com/politics/madison-cawthorn-rnc-stands-paralyzed
    dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8670849/PBS-reporter-blasted-Republicans-tweet-paralyzed-House-candidate-Madison-Cawthorn.html
    mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/donald-trump-sparks-concerns-baby-22189030

    The main discussion this week is Public Transport for Disabled People

    facebook.com/Transport4All
    translink.co.uk
    mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/transport/subsidised-transport
    ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/transport-concessions-for-disabled-people
    ableize.com/access-and-travel/disabled-travel-advice
    railcard.co.uk/disabled-persons
    limitlesstravel.org/disabled-holidays
    gov.uk/transport-disabled/planes
    belfastairport.com/special-assistance
    stanstedairport.com/help/special-assistance

    Personal news
    Dermot's course: craicni.com

    Step Free Access at all stations and on all trains

    change.org/p/step-free-access-at-all-stations-and-on-all-trains

    1 hr 12 min

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Dermot and Felicity talk openly about disabled issues, raising awareness and removing social taboos.