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In each episode, Suzy chats to brilliant people doing amazing things in the world of disability inclusion. Whether it's business, sport, culture, technology, entertainment, charity, politics . . .if i... more
FAQs about Untapped podcast:How many episodes does Untapped podcast have?The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.
September 08, 2020#12 Suzy speaks to Ian Martin, head of disability cricket at the ECBThe one where . . . Suzy speaks to Ian Martin, head of disability cricket at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), about how cricket can empower and include everyone, the ECB's grassroots and elite level disability cricket activities and his personal experiences during lockdown as a power wheelchair user. Ian also reveals some epic inaccessibility fails he's experienced and his ambition to open more people's minds to inclusion....more43minPlay
August 25, 2020#11 Paralympic Games special - Suzy and Anna look back at London 2012 and ahead to Tokyo next summerThe one where . . . Suzy and her Untapped co-founder, Anna Parisi, chat about the Paralympics. In the week that should have seen the start of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, and with the 8th anniversary of the London 2012 Paralympic Games this weekend, they discuss the legacy of London 2012, why the Paralympics can be a powerful agent of change in society and Covid's impact on disability sport. If you're missing your Paralympic fix, enjoy! (The third member of the Untapped team, Noake - Anna's dog - also makes her podcast debut). The new Paralympic documentary we refer to - Rising Phoenix - premiers on Netflix on 26th August 2020. You can see the trailer here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W7Bek4jvos...more38minPlay
August 11, 2020#10 Suzy speaks to Maddy Warren, co-creator of the Survivors: Life Unfiltered online exhibitionThe one where . . . Suzy speaks to Maddy Warren, Queen of Dialysis, about the new Survivors: Life Unfiltered online exhibition that she co-created with photographer Richard Booth to raise awareness about living with Chronic Kidney Disease. Maddy also discusses her life during lockdown, the downsides of labelling people as "vulnerable" and her experience working in Diversity & Inclusion in the banking sector. If you listen carefully, you can also hear Archie, Maddy's cat, joining in! To view the online exhibition visit https://www.survivorslifeunfiltered.co.uk/ and follow on instagram @survivorslifeunfiltered...more48minPlay
July 28, 2020#9 Suzy speaks to Angela Matthews, head of policy at the Business Disability ForumThe one where . . . Suzy speaks to Angela Matthews, head of policy at the Business Disability Forum, about their Great Big Workplace Adjustments report. We discuss the top level findings and key themes that emerge in the report, how the data and insight will now be used to help businesses large and small remove barriers for disabled people, and the impact of COVID-19 on how adjustments are being made. To access the report please visit: https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/policy/the-great-big-workplace-adjustments-survey-2019-20/...more32minPlay
July 14, 2020#8 Suzy speaks to Josh Grisdale, creator of Accessible JapanThe one where . . . .Suzy speaks to Josh Grisdale, a Canadian-born power wheelchair user living in Tokyo. Josh created and runs www.accessible-japan.com, which contains info on accessible accommodation, restaurants and tourist sites in - you guessed it - Japan! Suzy met Josh in January before the COVID-19 lockdown and planned to air the episode just prior to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place. Even though the Games have been postponed, their discussion about the attitudinal change to disability that's occurring in Japan and how the nation is trying to build a "barrier free" culture is insightful and relevant, Games or no Games. Enjoy!...more18minPlay
June 30, 2020#7 Suzy speaks to Henry and Sam about Lord's Taverners' disability cricket programmesThe one where . . .Suzy speaks to Henry Hazlewood, head of cricket programmes at the Lord's Taverners', about the charity's disability cricket programmes - Super 1s and Table Cricket - the importance of understanding and measuring impact, and keeping connected to participants and their families during the COVID-19 lockdown. Suzy then speaks to Sam Alderson, one of the participants, to hear first-hand what the cricket programmes have done for him, how he's overcome barriers to become a coach and is now a role model for other disabled young people. Sam is #InWithTheInCrowd !...more37minPlay
June 23, 2020#6 Suzy speaks to Si Tew from Digit MusicA bonus episode of the Untapped podcast series. The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Si Tew from Digit Music about his invention, Control One, which enables power wheelchair users to create music, how winning a Tech4Good Award in 2019 has supported their business growth (the 2020 Awards are open for entries right now!) and the importance of inclusion in the creative industries....more16minPlay
June 16, 2020#5 Suzy speaks to Michelle Carney, chief executive of Special Olympics GBEpisode #5 of the Untapped podcast series. The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Michelle Carney, chief executive of Special Olympics GB, about the Britain's "best kept secret", her ambitions to bring the organisation out of the shadows into the spotlight, and what true inclusion really means (hint: it's not about ticking boxes!)...more44minPlay
June 02, 2020#4 Suzy speaks to Adam Barrett, creator of iRoam ToursEpisode #4 of the Untapped podcast series. The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Adam Barrett, co-founder of Access Social and creator of iRoam Tours, about why accessibility shouldn't be a tick-box exercise and his plea to venues and businesses to make their access information cool....more17minPlay
May 19, 2020#3 Suzy speaks to Liz Johnson, retired Paralympian and co-founder of The Ability PeopleEpisode #3 of the Untapped podcast series. The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Liz Johnson. retired Paralympian and co-founder of The Ability People, about the transition from elite athlete to launching The Ability People, some exciting news about a new online 'marketplace' for freelancers living with disabilities, the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games and what lockdown can teach us all about inclusion and equality vs equity. Please forgive the 'gremlins' who appear in the recording here and there!...more31minPlay
FAQs about Untapped podcast:How many episodes does Untapped podcast have?The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.