"When I fly I am a very different person, I am my true self"

Ask yourself this question: Would you be comfortable with the pilot of your plane being Autistic?

With his passion for promoting real inclusion for people on the Spectrum, Hayden McDonald (22) is Australia's first "Unofficial" Pilot who is Autistic to fly solo across Australia.

"Don't want to take that risk and doesn't want to be Neurodiverse Friendly" is when Hayden speaks with Angus and Dylan on the significance of dismantling barriers between people with disabilities and the aviation workforce.

Hayden also talks about how he went from being mute as a child to public speaking all over Australia. Sharing his own stage preparation techniques when it comes to public speaking on his own social media platforms, at educational events, and even at Parliament House.

Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles: https://youtu.be/zWH4WKfIyPw

Want to learn more about Hayden and Wings Without Barriers?

Check out these links below: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wings_without_barriers/
• Website: https://wingswithoutbarriers.com.au/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZW2zVWCyiw5ce_0XzeKGKA

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Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/

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“I’ve always been talking about my disability through the lens of fashion”

With over 120k followers on social media, April Lockhart's limb difference has now become her "greatest accessory"  as she educates the public about her disability.

April's ability to tell stories through her outfits on social media is one of passion and authenticity as she chats to ListenABLE on how fashion comes first over function every single time.

In addition, April shares her "mixed relationship with Fashion Week," discussing how she and other disabled people created an inclusive project in the New York Fashion Space, an event where it is already very easy to feel excluded whether or not one has a disability.

Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles: https://youtu.be/7-RkhsvXslg

Want to learn more about April? Check out her socials below!

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@april_lockhart
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprillockhart/

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Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/

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"If I'm with ten friends and all of us can't get into a space all ten of us will go elsewhere"

Sociability is working towards having a FREE platform to check the accessibility of pubs, bars, cafés - you name it and question all of your requirements at the press of a button. Imagine as a hospitality business having a FREE platform that provides a resource for customers that brings in customers simply by might already exist!

Tech Entrepreneur and Innovator Matt Pierri stumbled upon the idea for his app 'Sociability' after discovering how much of his own time was drained trying to find places to hang out socially for him and his friends, as a wheelchair user, attending Oxford University.

In this Episode of ListenABLE we speak about the importance of recognising disabled voices in the tech space, why disability and business go hand in hand and how a tool like AI that was meant to assist users with disability could be concerning.

As we celebrate 100 Episodes of ListenABLE, Dylan, Angus and Matt reminisce about their previous Podcast recording that never made it to air, a shameless plug about their new studios and the future of Tech & Disability.

As well as possibly the best 'Bowl of Uncomfortable' question we have EVER had!

Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles: https://youtu.be/7EDv3Uymm8c

Check out Matt's Instagram Here: https://www.instagram.com/mattpierri/

Want to connect with Sociability? Check out the Links below!

• Website: https://www.sociability.app/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sociabilityapp/

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Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/

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WARNING: This episode contains detailed description of the attack, injuries and graphic nature of the events of the day.

In 2015 Chris and his two mates went surfing off a notoriously Great White Shark hot spot in Rural South Australia. 

They knew the risks, as all surfers do, but the reward of uncrowded line ups and good conditions had them pull on their wetsuits that morning.

Chris is a brilliant storyteller and as Angus describes has you sitting on the edge of your seat as Chris is rushed to the nearest hospital.

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQl2DCUj9I4&t=145s

Listen to the Full episode: 

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/chris-blowes-shark-attack-amputee-50/id1500522289?i=1000544711785

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sNP3t9RT18mmWGn3mSm31

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At the age of 9 Ben McIntosh's life changed when his sister Grace was born into the world with Down Syndrome. Their incredibly close relationship and sense of humour spawned a career in Support Work for Ben and an Instagram and TikTok account to chronicle their jump scares, dancing and connection.

Then entered Zac Carley the Elvis obsessed, eyebrow shuffling accidental star who's resistance to wearing goggles while swimming and stunning new haircuts grew Ben's socials to over 1 million followers!

This episode they join Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin to share their rise to fame, breaking down bromance barriers and celebrating Support Workers.

Watch our videos from this interview go viral!

https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/

Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles:  https://youtu.be/DQklA3lmZa0

Check Out Zac's Instagram & TikTok Here:

• https://www.instagram.com/zac.carley/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@zaccarley03

Check Out Ben's Instagram & TikTok Here:

• https://www.instagram.com/benjmcintosh/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@benjmcintosh/

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Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/

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Starting with small practices of advocacy at a very young age, Breanna Medcalfe, 21, is setting out on a journey to educate others and be a young voice for people with disability. Already making waves in medical alum by being a Health Consumer Disability Representative Advocate we were very lucky to have this time with her before her stratospheric launch into high profile advocacy!

Moving from New Zealand to Australia after having a misdiagnosis. Breanna speaks to the support she’s been shown here in Australia including accessible events, horseback riding and mentoring from a previous ListenABLE favourite Dinesh Palipana.

This episode also discusses the importance of a good support worker who in this case is happy to work the night shift in exchange for a good dance floor boogie. Chair users also stick around as Breanna has a trick to keep track of where your friends are when out on the town, and it's more simple then sending a text. 

Watch this episode on our YouTube with captions: https://youtu.be/7fZwwK35gC8

Connect With Breanna on LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breanna-medcalfe-0975b3209

Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/breanna_medcalfe_advocate/

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"It makes it much easier jamming a crutch in the front door of a CEO office" - Ross Chaplin

At the age of two after being at the hospital at “the wrong place wrong time” Ross Chaplin obtained a "bug" called Guillian-Barré Syndrome leaving him Hemiplegic, no use of his right leg and minimal use of his left arm, and therefore a full and vibrant life on crutches.

Ross is a strong advocate for equality, inclusive design, accessibility as well as the language around disability. Creating property solutions that align an organisation’s current and future requirements is crucial to properly leveraging the resources NFPs have on hand. Ross provide strategies to drive that organisations’ services and growth as well as the detailed analysis to support the execution and implementation at the highest level. S

ince 2010, Ross have been fortunate enough to work closely with a range of NFPs who turnover over between $30 Million to $500 Million per annum. No matter the size of the organisation, the business model must drive the property strategy, not the reverse.

Ross is also a sought after keynote speaker on topics of Resilience as a Person with Disability and Diversity & inclusion. Not only does this episode break down barriers, it busts down the bosses door!

Wait for this moment - When Angus stumps everyone with a street sign in NSW he discovered that Dylan Alcott claims “I have never EVER seen before”

Watch to the Podcast Episode Here with subtitles: https://youtu.be/RBITPtzmuyE

Connect With Ross Chaplin on LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-chaplin-maicd-lrea-a4bb5669/

Reach Out to Ross Via Email here: [email protected]

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"I want opportunities created for the 9% of our student population with disability. That's 1.6 million students in Australia. That's 144,000 students with some form of disability, which is bigger than 3-4 of the big Universities." - Paul Harpur.

When Paul Harpur was hit by a train he lost his eyesight. Already feeling that "teenage boys don't wanna stand out for the wrong reason", sport not only became a community for Paul but lead him to representing Australia in Goalball in the Sydney 2000 Paralympics and a world record in Athletics at the Commonwealth games where he ran the "Time of his life".

Now working with the Hon. Minister Jason Clare for Education on the University's Accord Reform., Paul's mission stands with helping students with disability not only get equality and access to their education but also to train lecturers, professors, and teachers how to support their students in the classroom by providing the correct resources.

Paul is an Professor at the University of Queensland Law School, an Academic Fellow at the Harvard Law School Project on Disability, an international distinguished fellow with the Burton Blatt Institute.

Watch this episode with captions in 4K Here:
https://youtu.be/omcWiZ9swSw

Want to Reach out to Paul? Check out his LinkedIn Here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-harpur-44442844/

Want to learn more about Guide Dogs? Listen to our Episode with Rory Douglas Here:
https://omny.fm/shows/listenable/podcast-upload-rory-douglas

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"I spent a lot of my life scared of is it my... mortality? I was scared a lot that I can't do things like everybody else, that I had to go hard or go home, 'die before you're 30 plan'. And then now I'm 28 and I'm like, 'Oh my God, I now need to save and do the big adult things.'" - Michaela Broderick.

Welcome back to ListenABLE for 2024 where our first guest Michaela Broderick doesn’t waste time to not only do the things she wants to do but her passionate and simple acts of advocacy that impacts the future of her community.

With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 and her arms to be described as ‘decorative’, Michaela’s ‘get ready with me’ involves not only a team of support professionals but the versatile tool that is her mouth that allows her to sew, cut, wrap presents, cook, do her makeup and so much more “boring adult stuff” that brings Michaela joy more than most.

Dylan and Angus are also back and Dylan discovers something SHOCKING about Angus’ past. "This is the episode, Big Bombshells. I'm coming in big with 2024" - Angus.

Watch this episode with captions in 4K here:
https://youtu.be/kE0eVbZzLYw

Want to know more about Michaela? Check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockinglife_withmj/

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“And I do understand why it is an issue in the disability community. I shouldn't be speaking for people with disability. I need to speak for my son because he's non speaking and I am his advocate, but I I quickly learned the tension that exists here and I'm now a lot more respectful of it”

What does it mean to be a voice for someone with disability?

Due to Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, seven year old Arlo is nonverbal. Mum Melanie talks to how Arlo communicates with AAC, which makes him the most popular kid in school. 

As a journalist herself, she discusses the boundaries that are put in place to support disabled voices in the media without devaluing those who have lived experience.

Listen to Mel’s story as she discovers how her "worst nightmare" of having a disabled child, turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to her.

PLUS Dylan and Angus say Thank You for the year and share their goals for 2024!

Watch this episode with captions in 4K here:

https://youtu.be/hx2iUXwvFgM

Want to know more about Mel? Check out the links below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanie.dimmitt/
NDIS Know-how Podcast: https://hireup.com.au/ndis-know-how/

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With over 20 years of experience at Apple, senior director of Global Accessibility Sarah Herrlinger joins us in studio for a conversation about how the disability community has advanced technology which has benefited everyone and if you're using an iPhone especially you!

Think 'Siri' The forerunner for text-to-speech software was developed by a Silicon Valley inventor in association with the National Federation of the Blind to help the blind with some of their tasks and even text messages were invented as a way for deaf people to communicate with one another without speaking.

In addition to the pursuit of inclusion Sarah spills the BEST advice to businesses when it comes to the monetary value of including customers with disabilities in their marketing and customer vision.

Watch this episode with captions in 4K here:

https://youtu.be/jYN0BWXvNJg

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