10 episodes

We all want to be an ally for people with disability. But we don’t always know how. By listening to people with disability, this ten-part series gives insiders’ perspectives and advice to allies on how to “tool up” and make the world a richer and better place through supporting inclusion.

The Future Is Inclusive Cara Matthews

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

We all want to be an ally for people with disability. But we don’t always know how. By listening to people with disability, this ten-part series gives insiders’ perspectives and advice to allies on how to “tool up” and make the world a richer and better place through supporting inclusion.

    Episode 1: How to be an access ally

    Episode 1: How to be an access ally

    We all want to be an ally for people with disability. But we don’t always know how. By listening to people with disability, this ten-part series gives insiders’ perspectives and advice to allies on how to “tool up” and make the world a richer and better place through supporting inclusion.

    • 22 min
    Episode 2: Learn to be more inclusive

    Episode 2: Learn to be more inclusive

    Why representation matters, the difference between annoying and helpful “well meaning-ness” and the uncomfortable truth about getting inclusion wrong. Learn what every person can do to be more inclusive for people with disability.

    • 25 min
    Episode 3: Why identity matters

    Episode 3: Why identity matters

    We look at how the words we use to discuss disability drive how we see things and the differences between person-first and identity-first language, and between “ill-health”, “impairment” and disability.
    Hosts: Cara Matthews, Suzy and Alison Procter
    Guests: Yenn Purkis and Sarah Ferguson
    For more about…

    Yenn Purkis, go to http://jeanettepurkis.com/
    Carly Finlay’s book “Say Hello”, go to https://carlyfindlay.com.au/
    Suzy and Alison Procter, go to https://youtu.be/NKzaUuixIQ8
    the R word, and why it’s not cool, go to https://therword.com.au/

    • 27 min
    Episode 4: Making the arts accessible

    Episode 4: Making the arts accessible

    We all want to be an ally for people with disability. But we don’t always know how. By listening to people with disability, this ten-part series gives insiders’ perspectives and advice to allies on how to “tool up” and make the world a richer and better place through supporting inclusion.

    • 17 min
    Episode 5: How to make your workplace inclusive

    Episode 5: How to make your workplace inclusive

    We all want to be an ally for people with disability. But we don’t always know how. By listening to people with disability, this ten-part series gives insiders’ perspectives and advice to allies on how to “tool up” and make the world a richer and better place through supporting inclusion.

    • 28 min
    Episode 6: Inclusive classrooms benefit everyone

    Episode 6: Inclusive classrooms benefit everyone

    We all want to be an ally for people with disability. But we don’t always know how. By listening to people with disability, this ten-part series gives insiders’ perspectives and advice to allies on how to “tool up” and make the world a richer and better place through supporting inclusion.

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Sherilf ,

Late to it, but better late than never

What a frank, authentic, expansive great podcast. (Can I say the Ouch of Aus).

flomity ,

Essential listening!

This is a brilliant podcast. Practical and intelligent. I feel I’ve had a real boost for n my thinking in how to make the world a more inclusive place.

Annabat ,

Should be a must listen for Allies!

Such a brilliant introduction series to get everyone to reflect on the basics of inclusion. Thanks folks!

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