100 episodes
ListenABLE From Your Pocket
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- Society & Culture
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4.5 • 23 Ratings
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Challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability. Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disabilities about their lives and ask them the questions you thought were off-limits. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn something. This is a podcast for everyone - disabled or abled, and hopes to break down stigmas, change perceptions, and to challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability.
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Christina Vithoulkas - (Paralysed Drift Car Driver ) | #77
Christina Vithoulkas' life changed dramatically when she was involved in a serious motorbike accident in 2017. The accident left her with a spinal cord injury and unable to walk. Well she technically broke her back TWICE but we will get to that!
In this episode, Christina shares her story of resilience and recovery. She talks about the challenges she faced in the aftermath of her accident, including the emotional toll of adjusting to life with disability while also watching her identical twin live an able-bodied one. But she wouldn't take back the day at the track and in fact would do it the exact same way as she shares the triumphs and joys of rediscovering herself and finding new passions and opportunities.
Join us in this enthralling conversation with Christina, as she shares her story of strength and determination, a message of hope and possibility plus an unfiltered look into life behind the bedroom door.
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'Deaf in the delivery room' | How a mother navigated childbirth as a deaf person
When Queen Bation found out she was pregnant, excitement quickly turned into concern as she wondered how to navigate the health system.
Queen was born deaf and her husband, Mark Cornice, has been hard of hearing since he was four. The couple live in Toowoomba, Queensland. "Mark and I always wanted our own kid, so I was so happy when we found out I was pregnant," she says. "I was very excited but also scared at the same time. If the interpreter wasn't there, I would've been anxious'
Read the full ABC article: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/navigating-childbirth-as-a-deaf-person/101950474
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Chloe Hayden - (Heartbreak High Actor and Autistic) | #76
"Ironically by pretending to be someone else I was able to feel more like myself"
Chloe Hayden is what happens when talent meets accessibility. The star of the #1 Netflix programme in the world, "Heartbreak High," portraying Quinni, a neurodiverse character, shone both in her representation and support of performers with disabilities portraying those with disabilities. She explains being her own worst enemy, growing up an outcast of a society not willing to accept a young person who didn't fit it's tiny box and being mobbed in the streets.
In this episode we talk:
Growing up in a small community without disability representation
Chloe's world after her diagnosis of Autism and ADHD
Being 'Selectively Mute'
Acting and Heartbreak High (obvs)
Accessibility on TV & Movie sets
Finding love online and planning her wedding
Why she HATES fancy food
Grab her Book 'Different Not Less' on her website here: https://www.chloehayden.com.au/
Chloe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloeshayden/
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Hilltop Hoods headline an all access Music Festival? The future of Ability Fest REVEALED!
Australia’s most disability inclusive, accessible music festival will be held in Melbourne once again in 2023 featuring more than 50 Australian bands and DJs, including performers with disabilities.
The one-day music festival provides elevated platforms, accessible pathways and ramps, Auslan interpreters, dedicated quiet zones, disability inclusive training delivered to staff and volunteers and companion card ticketing.
“Ability Fest is proudly Australia’s most accessible music festival, and this investment will make our state the accessible music capital of the world. Ability Fest Supports talented local artists and the work of the Dylan Alcott Foundation, empowering young people with disabilities to realise their ambitions across sports, education and employment.” - Dylan Alcott
Get your Ability Tickets here:
https://megatix.com.au/events/ability-fest-2023
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Debra Keenahan - (Artist and Mother with Dwarfism) | #75
"Do I regret being me? No
Do I wish and want things to be different in society? Yes!" - D.K
Dylan Alcott thought growing up in the 90's with disability was tough he can't even IMAGINE what the 60's was like! Debra Keenahan was the only child of her family born with achondroplasia, the most common cause of dwarfism, and in this episode we talk about her decision to become a mother and the challenges the medical community presented on her path to parenthood while giving birth to a daughter with the same diagnosis as her.
Plus Angus gets VERY uncomfortable when bringing his own question out of 'The Bowl' at the end of the episode!
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"Come here and look at that" - Elizabeth Wright's journey to loving her disability | ListenABLE BonusODE
"Through practicing pride, I have learnt that there is nothing wrong with being disabled, and I don't have to accept discrimination. I will take up space in the community, confidently." - Elizabeth Wright
This week we talk about the time it can take people with disability to learn to not only live but love.
Read the full article here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-28/paralympian-elizabeth-wright-practising-disability-pride/101677986
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Customer Reviews
Awesome podcast!
Glad that people out there are showing attention to people of the disability community worldwide. As a person around the globe (in the USA) with a disability. It means a lot to show attention world wide for those with disabilities and how their lives are affected.
This person is a dick
Why would you want to support someone that would go around and harass people on social media for their likes and interests. Get a better hobby.
Nope.
Whatever good this show does, is destroyed. Just want everyone to know who reads this that Angus is a fraud.
See, ol Angus rails on about equality for persons (like me) with disabilities but, in his off time he bullies people online for the passions that have gotten them through hard times.
You all wouldn’t see that because rather than own it, Angus deleted the tweet and subsequently got called out for his bullying.
Just thought you should know before you support this show.