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Launched in Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week 2019, the Shifting Perspectives Podcast is brought to you by the Down’s Syndrome Association.In our podcast, we'll tell the stories of people who have Down... more
FAQs about The Shifting Perspectives Podcast:How many episodes does The Shifting Perspectives Podcast have?The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
November 25, 2019S2 Ep5: Jack HaleJack chats to Richard about living semi-independently (and enjoying the cleaning!) keeping up two jobs as a waiter, winning numerous gold medals, and his dream of becoming a public speaker. ...more15minPlay
November 25, 2019S2 Ep4: Dr Elizabeth HerrievanElizabeth’s daughter Amy is 13 and she has Down’s syndrome and Autism Spectrum Condition. Liz talks about the hugely positive impact Amy has had on her professional career, and also the ways in which her family has adjusted life to make Amy feel more comfortable. ...more20minPlay
November 25, 2019S2 Ep3: Nick and Alex BourneWe find out how filming for their full-length documentary has taken the brothers from Cornwall, to India, Vietnam and beyond. We chat about what it’s like travelling together, living together, and most importantly, we get all the gossip from their adventures, as they spread the message about what they call ‘up-syndrome’. ...more14minPlay
November 25, 2019S2 Ep2: Sarah RobertsSarah talks to Richard about her struggle over whether to move her son from a mainstream to SEN school, her hopes for seven-year-old Oscar’s future, and how she came to acquire more than 40,000 followers on her blog. ...more19minPlay
November 25, 2019S2 Ep1: Ophir Yaron"Live life to the max!" is very much Ophir’s mantra. The twenty-something Londoner tells us about leaving home, working two jobs, keeping up a long-distance relationship, and a very special moment she shared with her absolute favourite popstar, Jessie J. ...more19minPlay
March 22, 2019S1 Ep5: Sarah GordyActor, dancer, model...recipient of an MBE and an honorary doctorate...Sarah and Richard talk about her career highlights, current projects and being an ambassador and advocate....more19minPlay
March 21, 2019S1 Ep4: Jane ChongTwo years ago Jane co-founded Step And Stone, an artisan bakery making lavosh flat breads, working with young people with learning disabilities to develop their skills and confidence so they can eventually find employment in the mainstream catering world. ...more25minPlay
March 20, 2019S1 Ep3: Billie-Jo Strummer BaileyRichard chats to his daughter Billie-Jo about school, friends, adventures and college life...more16minPlay
March 19, 2019S1 Ep2: Ian RichardsonRichard and Ian discuss fatherhood and family life. Ian's six year old son Arran has Down's syndrome and is at a mainstream primary school. He talks to Richard about being Arran's dad, family life and walking the Wainwrights....more26minPlay
March 15, 2019S1 Ep1: Sarah MerrimanMeet Sarah, a twenty-something city girl and Spurs fan. Richard and Sarah discuss her life so far, including school, college, work, and hopes for the future. ...more24minPlay
FAQs about The Shifting Perspectives Podcast:How many episodes does The Shifting Perspectives Podcast have?The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.