It's one for the disability aficionados as Phil & Simon wrestle with the immovable #employmentgap of disabled compared to non-disabled people. We discuss the new report 'Ahead of the Arc' seeking to address this. (Here's the link to the report http://bit.ly/2i9Vbm5)Leaving no stone unturned, Phil & Simon debate the limits of the #socialmodel, what is the difference between impairment and illness and where does physical or mental limitation stop and exclusion start. It gets feisty and funny.There's the most random introduction we've ever done with a chat about Syria and commercial DAB radio. To finish up, we review our personal highlights of 2016...there are some.This show is deliberately Brexit and Trump free.A transcript is available on our Facebook page..

Phil & Simon, good friends, differing politics keep it light discussing the current surprising voting trends, Trump, Brexit, genetic screening and if people are using a disability to cover up a character trait. And they dissect Leonard Cohen's lyrics to see if Everybody does actually Know. Geoff Adams-Spink tells you how to contact us. #Trump #Brexit #Disability #LeonardCohen #Genetics

Protests and protesters, Are #Anxiety and #depression becoming fashionable?,Airlines and #lithium batteries, Are TUE's just reasonable adjustments?

The Daily Mail and a bald female cyclist, Simon's new hip and support worker experiences, Asda's accessible toilet sign, Eligibility for the Olympics, Schmaltzy Olympic coverage, Simon being a rowing cox

Accessible motorhomes, Halving the unemployment gap between disabled and not disabled people, Brexit and Chilcott, hip replacement

In which we explore the accessibility of the Derby, #Brexit would disabled people be better off in or out. Dementia and Alzheimers and user research, Uber Taxis and finally leprachauns

Phil & Simon discuss if it is better to live in the USA or the UK if you are a disabled person. Is it just about attitude? Do you tip if someone is providing a service related to your disability? Why do some disabled people not use equipment that would improve their life? And if disability kit can ever be cool? And if so, who to and where do you find it?

Phil & Simon discuss if it is better to live in the USA or the UK if you are a disabled person. Is it just about attitude? Do you tip if someone is providing a service related to your disability? Why do some disabled people not use equipment that would improve their life? And if disability kit can ever be cool? And if so, who to and where do you find it?

Phil and Simon unpick disability and being inspirational. Air travel is also on their agenda! #inspirational #airtravel