Stronger Voices Together
Welcome to Stronger Voices Together, a podcast series dedicated to exploring the diverse world of disability and inclusion, created by John Lyon’s Charity and hosted by disability activist Lucy Edwards. In each episode, Lucy engages in compelling discussions with experts, advocates and young people, delving into critical topics and unravelling the narratives, challenges, and successes within the realm of disability. Through insightful conversations, this podcast aims to amplify the voices of D/deaf, visually impaired, neurodiverse, and disabled children and young adults, as well as their families, schools, and the organisations working with them. Join us on this journey of discovery, as we champion inclusive opportunities, spark meaningful conversations, and promote positive change. Tune in to Stronger Voices Together and be part of the movement towards a more inclusive society. Visit www.jlc.london/culturalinclusion for more information.
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Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Introducing Stronger Voices Together, a podcast series dedicated to exploring the diverse world of disability and inclusion, created by John Lyon’s Charity and hosted by disability activist Lucy Edwards.
This series will unfold over five thought-provoking episodes, each released every two weeks from Tuesday 23rd April.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
For too long, the teaching of Arts subjects in schools has been undervalued in comparison to other academic subjects – we're here to challenge this hierarchy.
This conversation welcomes the voices of passionate guests who advocate for the transformative power of creativity, confidence, and communication skills that are nurtured through Arts education, particularly for D/deaf, visually impaired, neurodiverse, and disabled children and young people.
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Language and disability labels still act as a critical barrier to participation for many young people and the fear of ‘getting it wrong’ can prevent organisations from embracing inclusion.
In this episode, Lucy and our guests share their personal and raw experiences of language and labels, advocating for a more inclusive approach to communication that places lived experiences at the heart.
This podcast contains language some people may find distressing.