The JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast: Exploring how disability and diversity are connected

Josh Downey
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The JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast: "The show where we look at how disability and diversity are connected" I'm Joshua Downey and I was born with Cerebral Palsy and Dyspraxia and I am dedicated to sharing my story and experiences with the world. Over the course of this show you will learn about various issues facing people with disabilities today and how their lives are affected in different parts of the world and how disability and diversity are connected. Episodes are released in English and German.

  1. FEB 11

    From Paralympian to Member of the House of Lords (Interview with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE)

    Today we have the honour of being joined by Tanni, Baroness Grey-Thompson, Paralympian, Parliamentarian and Member of the House of Lords in the UK to discuss her journey and work.Learn more about Baroness Grey-Thompson and her work via the link below: House of Lords official page: https://members.parliament.uk/member/3862/contact If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠ Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmT Discord Server JD Dragon X (formerly known as Twitter): @JDDragonPodcast

    13 min

  2. FEB 2

    Supporting People with Cancer on The Rock (Interview with Vanessa Cross)

    Vanessa Cross is the Centre Services Clinical Nurse Specialist Lead at Cancer Relief Gibraltar.  She joined Cancer Relief in May 2019 and as the title states, she manages the Centre nursing team and ensure the smooth running of their holistic therapy service. Vanessa has worked in oncology since qualifying in the UK in 1992, and for 20 years specialised in breast cancer care.  She has a strong interest in understanding how illness affects individuals across all aspects of their lives, and is particularly committed to supporting recovery in a way that addresses both physical and emotional wellbeing.Learn more about Cancer Relief Gibraltar via the link to their website below: https://cancerrelief.gi/ If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠ Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmT Discord Server JD Dragon

    8 min

  3. JAN 29

    Disability as a Bridge Between Peace and Understanding in Europe (Interview with Francesca Romana D'Antuono)

    Francesca Romana D’Antuono (FRD) is a senior public policy and institutional affairs executive with experience in leading complex, multi-country projects and organizations at European and national level. She has been the co-president of Volt Europa since 2021 and has been elected for two consecutive mandates. Under her leadership, Volt succeeded in gaining representation in 10 countries, from the municipal to the European level. This includes National parliaments (NL, CY, BG) and a delegation of 5 members of the European Parliament. A Global Bridge Alumni a selected participant in the Lucerne Dialogue and a speaker in prestigious endeavors like the Cambridge Union and the European Leadership Academy FRD has been featured as an author and as a host in national and international news outlets especially focusing on democracy, migration, economics, AI and political strategy. In 2017 and 2018 she published two poetry books under the pseudonym Francesca Del Mar. Learn more about Volt Europa via the links below: Volt Europa Official Site:https://volteuropa.org/ Volt Italia Official Site:https://www.voltitalia.it/If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠ Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmT Discord Server JD Dragon

    10 min

  4. JAN 23

    Ensuring That Historic Sites in Scotland are Accessible for Future Generations (feat. Kit Reid)

    Kit Reid is the Head of Experience for Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and is responsible for monitoring, maintaining and improving the quality of visitor experiences at sites to help ensure that Scotland’s heritage is for everyone. Kit worked as a Berlin tour guide and an archaeologist before working in visitor attractions.  HES is the public body responsible for investigating, promoting and caring for the historic environment. They look after 300+ historic sites, 43,000 objects and over 5 million archival records on behalf of the people of Scotland.   Learn more about Historic Enviroment Scotland via the link to their website below: ⁠⁠https://www.historicenvironment.scot/⁠⁠ If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠ Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmT Discord Server JD Dragon

    13 min

  5. JAN 22

    An Inclusive Future for Torbay (Interview with Steve Darling MP)

    Steve Darling is an MP for the Liberal Democrats Party representing Torbay in Devon, South West England as a Member of the House of Commons in the UK and has a condition known as Stargardt Disease which affects his vision. Today he will share his story. Learn more about Steve Darling MP and his work via the links below: Torbay Council website: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/regeneration/torquay-towns-fund/steve-darling/ Liberal Democrats website:https://www.libdems.org.uk/mps/torbay https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fvpmdo25k/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/steve.and.jennie?igsh=MnQybW5iNDhtOGlw If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠ Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmT Discord Server JD Dragon X (formerly known as Twitter): @JDDragonPodcast

    11 min

  6. 12/31/2025

    This show reached over 100 countries and territories in 2025

    Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that during the course of 2025 this show officially reached audiences in over 100 countries and territories worldwide since I first launched it back in late 2019. Here's a complete list: USA Switzerland  Canada Australia  Germany Malta UK France Ireland Austria Belgium New Zealand (Aotearoa) India The Netherlands  Italy Singapore Portugal Somalia Finland Liechtenstein  Indonesia Norway Ethiopia  Nepal Jordan Türkiye (Turkey) Sri Lanka Israel Russia Georgia Bhutan Iceland Sweden South Africa Hungary Kenya Spain Greece China (Hong Kong SAR) Slovakia Brazil Kuwait  Czechia (Czech Republic) Romania Denmark Latvia Taiwan (Republic of China/Chinese Taipei) Egypt Morocco Vietnam Thailand Republic of Korea (South Korea) Algeria Poland The Gambia Vanuatu Laos Nigeria Togo Ecuador Mauritania Uzbekistan Japan UAE Liberia Gibraltar The Bahamas Lithuania  Dominica Mauritius Cyprus Luxembourg  Trinidad and Tobago St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Namibia Jamaica Republic of North Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) Albania Belarus Pitcairn Islands Isle of Man People’s Republic of China (Chinese Mainland) Saudi Arabia Seychelles  Belize Argentina Falkland Islands Bermuda Ukraine Mexico Moldova Islamic Republic of Iran Bulgaria Bangladesh  Bosnia and Herzegovina  Chile Malaysia The Philippines  Barbados Uruguay Venezuela  If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠ Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmT Discord Server JD Dragon X (formerly known as Twitter): @JDDragonPodcast

    1 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    Understanding Disability and Empathy (Discussion with Eloise Durante)

    Today we're joined by my good friend Eloise Durante to talk about how understanding our disabilities led to greater empathy both within ourselves and each other. Listen to our original interview via the link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37syvVFs7zcvPdHVKqIQKZ?si=umTPtG2MT2aZX5N5LgGINw If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠ Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmT Discord Server JD Dragon X (formerly known as Twitter): @JDDragonPodcast

    14 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    Myths About Cerebral Palsy Based on Lived Experience (Discussion with Matthew Turnock)

    In honour of the International Day Persons with Disabilities (3rd December) My good friend Matthew Turnock and I will discuss the most common myths and about Cerebral Palsy based on our lived experiences. Check out our original interview via the link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gsRm52YX2zcz8LApUZ1RM?si=31JAyUUJRYWuxqilD3W_3g If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠ Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmT Discord Server JD Dragon X (formerly known as Twitter): @JDDragonPodcast

    11 min
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The JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast: "The show where we look at how disability and diversity are connected" I'm Joshua Downey and I was born with Cerebral Palsy and Dyspraxia and I am dedicated to sharing my story and experiences with the world. Over the course of this show you will learn about various issues facing people with disabilities today and how their lives are affected in different parts of the world and how disability and diversity are connected. Episodes are released in English and German.

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