3Spoonies Episode Number 50.5, 12th March 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
How should disabled people be represented in newspapers, magazines, and print media — and who should be telling those stories?
In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we respond to listener questions about disabled representation in print media, media bias, misinformation, and the emotional toll of seeing disability misrepresented in headlines.
This episode is for disabled people, allies, creators, journalists, and anyone who wants to better understand why representation isn’t just about visibility — it’s about accuracy, respect, and power.
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Jo O’Neil
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Claire Napper
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk
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Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Guests
Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.
Links: https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout
Buy the Book, Mad about Money: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394299729?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&bestFormat=true
Victoria-Jayne Scholes
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/author/profile/321956.Victoria-Jayne_Scholes/
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Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Sponsor
00:59 Community Questions Intro
01:42 Asking About Accessibility Needs
03:32 Why Open Conversations Matter
05:28 Accessibility Assumptions vs Reality
07:41 Invisible Disabilities and Misconceptions
10:09 Representation and Media Responsibility
13:33 Improving Accessibility Awareness
16:48 Advice for Businesses and Event Hosts
19:52 Final Thoughts
21:03 Outro
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