Shows
The Disabilitymatch PodcastDisabilityMatch Podcast - Focus on Employment for the Disabled.We meet Jane Hatton from the disabled job site evenbreak.co.uk and discuss how she helps the disabled jobseeker connect with suitable employers.
2019-10-0519 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastEnjoy University Even With a Disability.In this podcast episode we talk to Chris Benoit-Pool who is a director at Ask Jules which is a family based organisation helping young people deal with their care needs whilst at university. I ran into Chris and his father when I was visiting the NAIDEX show last month and he was kind enough to come on this podcast to talk about the services they can offer young disabled students. I was especially impressed with this company when I visited their stand and saw just how brilliantly they connected with their target audience. A service like Askjules is v...
2019-04-1520 min
Mentally Sound Radio ShowMentally Sound live 14th septemberon todays show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) and Ricky (@vividricky) are joined by Jonah Morris from Sustrans,a cycling & walking charity+ Matt and Dean from Sage Gateshead. The guys are also joined on the phone by David Miller, from disabilitymatch.co.uk, talking disability and dating, 'The Undateables' and the guys do a little mental health news!
2018-10-1100 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastBest Reasons To Date Someone Autistic.In this episode we interview Slovak writer Barbora Henson GRIč who has written 2 amusing books on dating someone on the autistic spectrum . One books shows the benefits of dating an autistic guy and the other the benefits of dating an autistic girl. This episode comes just after autism awareness week when many people are looking at the whole issue of autism. We have many autistic members at disabilitymatch so we especially interested in this fascinating topic. This interview allows us to tackle the topic in an amusing and very human way.
2018-04-0615 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastNAIDEX Show and Dealing With Night Pain.The NAIDEX show is coming at the end of March in Birmingham and it is under new management. I have spoken a lot to the new event organisers Prysm, and they seem to be very much on the ball. Well, they have asked me to speak at the show on 2 days;-) I am in good company on the podium; our great friend Martyn Sibley is speaking and also Victoria Abbot-Fleming form the Burning Nights Charity and is a guest in this podcast episode. We also chat to Josie Carnaby from Prysm who tell...
2017-03-1222 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastMental health, Accessibility and Improving the Workplace.Disabilitymatch is proud to showcase its 14th podcast episode with 3 fascinating and informed guests to discuss a wide range of topics including mental illness, multiple sclerosis and accessibility as well as improving the workplace environment for the disabled. We are pleased to be a unique voice in the uK disability arena, campaigning on many issues such as accessibility, inclusion and mental health. We welcome input from members of the disability community around the world who can contribute to our podcast and make it even more worthwhile for our growing band of listeners.
2017-01-1733 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastEpisode #13 Disabilitymatch PodcastOur latest podcast episode has an extended interview with an iconic figure in the disability community - Steve Wilkinson, better known as 'Wheelchair Steve'. Steve tells us about his involvement with the world of mobility and how he has launched 'regional ambassadors' to help wheelchair users get the most out of their travel around the UK. This adds a new level of informed local information to regular resources such as Trip Advisor or Euan's Guide. Steve is still busy recruiting ambassadors to his team so if you think you could be a helpful addition do please contact Steve steve@wheel...
2016-10-3026 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastAccessible Travel & Paralympics Preview Rio 2016Our latest disabilitymatch podcast episode looks at the latest innovative projects from disability entrepreneur Martyn Sibley the founder of disabilityhorizons. Martyn is a great travel blogger and has launched his new newsletter 'accessible traveller'. This newsletter service also has special arrangements with established disabled travel service providers. This episode also has an in-depth preview of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games with Michelle Weltman the events organiser with London Marathon. She brings a level of expertise to this topic and she talks us through the sports we will be watching and the Paralympic star names we will be cheering on...
2016-08-2329 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastDisabilitymatch Podcast for Disabled LivingThe 11th Episode of the Disabilitymatch Podcast deals with a range of topics. Firstly we talk to a young American blogger, Alice, about how she deals with the challenges of Bipolar and Aspergers. We then interview Sumi Wang the founder of efoldi an innovative mobility scooter manufacturer. Finally we welcome back Robin Wilson-Beattie our 'Sexpert' from California. Robin who is in a new romantic relationship with a non-disabled man so she explains how she communicates her needs as a disabled person. The disabilitymatch podcast continues to be an innovative and cutting edge podcast for the disability com...
2016-05-3126 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastBBC Diversity and Disability Over the Past 80 Years.This is the 10th podcast produced by disabilitymatch for the disabled community in the UK and worldwide. We are proud to interview Toby Mildon the well known diversity consultant and diversity manager at the BBC. We also feature an interview with Rachael Mildon from the Queen Elizabeth Foundation who have just opened a heritage exhibition at the OXO Tower in London celebrating their work for the past 80 years. This is a truly fascinating show which featues amongst other things, an iron lung, which was used to treat polio victims.
2016-04-2121 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastDisabled Living, Innovation, Disabled Theatre and Para Athletics Podcast.There is so much quality material in this month's episode of the disabilitymatch podcast we know you will be impressed We interview Kate Cayer who has no biological voice and speaks through a communication device, Kate runs a theatre group called 'The Unspoken Project' for disabled and non disabled performers.
We look at the latest innovation for smartphone users with Sesame Enabled who produce a phone that can be operated by speech and head movements enabling the paralysed to be a part of the smartphone community.
Finally, we introduce our disability sports section with top p...
2016-03-2528 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastDisabilitymatch Podcast Episode 8The latest disabilitymatch podcast features Martyn Sibley from Disability Horizons who tells us about his successful mentoring programme for young people with SMA and gives us some early information about his upcoming book.
We introduce a new section into this episode with our 'Innovation Report' and find out more about Orcam and their exciting product for the blind and visually impaired.
To end on a sunny note we have Gillian telling about the best places to go for accessible honeymoons and romantic escapes.
2016-02-2227 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastAutism, Disabled Adventure Holidays & Lots More.The first disabilitymatch podcast of 2016 features an autistic film maker and disability campaigner called Sib who speaks to us about his film work and his autism. We also welcome Rob Lott from the Calvert trust in Exmoor. The Calvert Trust is a charity that provides activity holidays in Exmoor. Holidaymakers can enjoy a wide range of activities including wheelchair abseiling and kayaking and there is aa fully equipped archery range for budding 'Robin Hoods'.
Finally we have our 'sexpert' Robin from sexabled. Robin is a speaker on a panel at the AVN show in Las Vegas this mon...
2016-01-2627 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastDisabilityMatch Xmas Podcast, Disabled Travel, Work & SexThe Xmas 2015 Disabilitymatch podcast brings together some familiar guests from the world of disabled living. Martyn Sibley from disabilityhorizons talks about accomable his new venture in the disabled travel arena. Dan burden from the SIA is another welcome favourite guest telling us about how the Spinal Injuries Association can help people get back into work. As always we have our 'sexpert' Robin Wilson-Beattie telling us why more sex is the solution to improved health and pain reduction.
disabilitymatch.co.uk is the leading disabled dating resource in the UK.
2015-12-1725 min
The Disabilitymatch Podcast3D Printed Prosthetics,Ski trips and Sexual ConsentThis week the disabilitymatch podcast looks at the enormous advances in 3D printing of prosthetics limbs for amputees and interviews Samantha Payne from Openbionics.com, a Bristol based robotics company.
We have a regular travel destination from Gillian and we look at disabled skiing trips in France. Finally our Sexpert Robin looks at the subject of sexual consent.
Disabilitymatch is the leading UK dating site for disabled daters.
2015-11-1820 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastLiving With Spinal Injury, Devotee Love & Meditation.The 4th episode of the disabilitymatch podcast has a wide range of informed guests including Dan Burden from the Spinal Injuries Assoc, Gillian from disabledholidays,.com, Robin from sexabled and Artie Wu from preside meditation. The podcast is hosted by disabled dating expert David Miller from disabilitymatch.co.uk dating website.
2015-10-2640 minThe Disabilitymatch PodcastEpisode 3 Disabilitymatch PodcastThis is a bumper edition of our disabilitymatch podcast with a variety of interesting guests from the disability arena. We have Martyn Sibley who is the founder of disabilityhorizons website which is a favourite site of mine and a source for all the latest news from the disabled world. He is a blogger and world traveller with lots of fascinating things to tell us.
We have a vary interesting discussion with Andrea Pregel a founder of the Globi Organisation in Italy and who has dedicated much of his life to issues of ‘inclusion’ with a big focus on disab...
2015-10-1143 min
The Disabilitymatch Podcast'Spoonie' Living, Tips for Disabled Students,Disabled Sex and TravelThe second episode of the disabilitymatch podacst has an interview with 'The Disabled Diva' a well-known 'Spoonie. We Look at life for disabled students on campus with a student diversity expert and we have our regular spots on accessible travel and disabled sex.
2015-09-2231 min
The Disabilitymatch PodcastEpisode #1 Disabilitymatch PodcastWelcome to the first episode of the disabilitymatch Podcast. We start with an interview with Katie from Gig Buddies which is a super cool charity down in Sussex to help people with learning disabilities attend gigs and other events safely in the company of a 'Gig Buddy'. Gig Buddies is part of the Stay up Late campaign @StayUpLateUK to help people with learning disabilities enjoy night time socialising without depending on their regular carers. You can contact them via their website or catch them on twitter @gigbuddies
This first episode also has a 'destination report' which will be a reg...
2015-09-0726 min