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In this episode of Dis-labled, Tara shares their experience of being transgender and answers questions from the group about identity, inclusion and acceptance.

Tara talks honestly about coming out to family, what it meant to be recognised as their parents' son, and why respect and understanding matter so much. The conversation forms part of a wider discussion about National Inclusion Week and what inclusion means in everyday life.

Along the way, the team also celebrates their love of the Muppets, shares impressions, jokes and stories, and puts Richard's legendary music knowledge to the test.

Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell
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Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more about their amazing work: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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What would life be like without sound?

In this episode of Dis-labled, we explore deaf awareness, communication and inclusion. The group discusses sign language, the importance of being understood, and how deaf and hard-of-hearing people experience the world.

Phillip shares a powerful poem inspired by his experiences with deaf friends, while the team reflects on the role of music, communication and community in everyday life. Along the way, we also enjoy a nostalgic trip back to our favourite childhood TV programmes.

Project Managers: Andrea Rai, James Corley, & Phil Powell

Editor: Phil Powell

Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell
Editor: Phil Powell

Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more about their amazing work: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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In this episode of Dis-labled, Phillip opens up about losing his wife Suzy and shares how friendship, support and community have helped him through grief.

The group discusses coping with loss, Disability Pride Month, standing up for yourself and why disabled people should never be afraid to ask for help. We also enjoy one of Richard's famous music challenges and plenty of laughter along the way.

A moving and uplifting conversation about resilience, friendship and finding strength during difficult times.

Project Managers: Andrea Rai, James Corley, & Phil Powell
Editor: Phil Powell

Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell
Editor: Phil Powell

Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more about their amazing work: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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In this episode of Dis-labled, Havva opens up about living with diabetes, how it affects her daily life, and the challenges of managing her health.

We also put Richard's incredible music memory to the test as he takes on a Take That challenge, before the group discusses favourite songs, dream concerts and the one track they would save if all music disappeared forever.

A fun, honest and heartfelt conversation about health, music and the things that bring us joy.

Project Managers: Andrea Rai & James Corley
Editor: Phil Powell

Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell
Editor: Phil Powell

Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more about their amazing work: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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In this episode, we sit down with a group of our talented student artists as they share their thoughts on the Royal Family. Plus, Phillip opens up about his experience living with cerebral palsy and delivers a moving poem that captures the profound reality of life lived in silence.

Project Managers: Andrea Rai & James Corley
Editor: James Corley & Phil Powell

Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell
Editor: Phil Powell

Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more about their amazing work: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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What happens when a group of disabled people decide to start a podcast?

In the very first episode of Dis-labled, we meet some of the voices behind the show. Gila talks about living with muscular dystrophy, Babak shares his experience of epilepsy, and Havva introduces listeners to her unforgettable cat song.

Along the way we chat about hobbies, baking, pets, everyday life and the experiences that have shaped us. It's funny, honest, heartwarming and a fascinating snapshot of where the Dis-labled journey began.

If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave a comment and share it with someone who might enjoy it. Search "Dis-labled Podcast" on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout for more disabled voices, real stories and honest conversations.

00:00:00 - Start
00:01:13 - Intro
00:02:36 - Meet Babak
00:02:59 - Meet Havva
00:08:24 - Meet Gila
00:10:33 - Meet Michael
00:12:51 - It's my life: Babak's Epilepsy
00:16:09 - It's my life: living with Muscular Dystrophy
00:24:36 - We test Richard's knowledge on Elton John
00:27:17 - Phill's jokes

Project Managers: Andrea Rai & James Corley
Editor: James Corley & Phil Powell

Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell
Editor: Phil Powell

Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more about their amazing work: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

All enquiries: [email protected]
Website: https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/

Theme Music: Rastko Rasic & the students of Community FocusOther Music: Jazzy Frenchy by ⁠⁠⁠Benjamin Tissot