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Rights Upfront
Welcome to the Rights Upfront Podcast, where every story finds a voice. Join us as we delve into the world of disability rights and inclusion, amplifying diverse voices and advocating for change. From personal experiences to expert insights, each episode explores the challenges, triumphs, and ongoing efforts to promote equality and accessibility for all. Whether you're passionate about disability rights or simply curious to learn more, tune in to be inspired, informed, and empowered. Join the conversation and make a difference with the Rights Upfront Podcast.
Episodes
13 episodes
Embracing Identity and Community, Emma Farley's Story
In this episode, my guest Emma shares their personal experiences and reflections on living with a disability. They discuss identity, community, and the evolution of their acceptance of their disabled body from childhood. The conversation also d...
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26:17
Building Community & Overcoming Disability Guilt with Scott Whitney
In this episode, I’m joined by Scott Whitney, a passionate social entrepreneur and founder of All 4 Inclusion, an award-winning social enterprise tackling loneliness in the disability community.Scott acquired his disability in 2...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:42
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Overcoming Barriers: Patrice's Journey of Resilience, Growth, and Self-Empowerment
Navigating the world while living with a learning disability and a hearing impairment is no easy feat, but Patrise's journey is nothing short of inspiring. From her early struggles with memory and requiring support for everyday tasks to overcom...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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From TikToks to Therapy: Navigating Grief, OCD, and Self-Care on Social Media
Join me on an emotional and insightful journey as we explore the transition from creating humorous TikTok videos to becoming an advocate for mental health. In this episode, Rachel shares their personal story of coping with the loss of their mum...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:36
From Frustration to Advocacy: A Journey of Disability Rights and Social Change
In this powerful and emotive episode of our podcast, we sit down with an inspiring advocate for disability rights who began her journey at Leeds Uni in 2016. With the evolution of her blog into a force for societal transformation, she challenge...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:10
Pete's Story
In this episode, Pete's Ascent Beyond Boundaries in Para climbing, where we delve into the extraordinary journey of Pete, an athlete with cerebral palsy who defies all odds in the competitive world of climbing. Pete's story is not ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:21
Embracing Differences and Finding Community With Neurofibromatosis
"Embracing Differences and Finding Community With Neurofibromatosis" is a podcast episode that brings to the forefront the inspiring stories of individuals living with neurofibromatosis (NF). Join me as, I speak with Kristen, a personal trainer...
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25:51
Life with a brain tumour - Kiera Mitchell
In this episode, I speak to Kiera about being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Immerse yourself in our conversation which looks at the challenges in getting support and the impact of diagnosis on friends, family, and how to live well and embrace ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:05
Kelly Gordon on Transforming Disability Inclusivity in the Creative World | Empowering Voices
Join me as for this episode of the Rights Upfront podcast as I speak to Kelly Gordon, a wheelchair user, mother, and a trailblazer in advocating for disability inclusivity in creative industries. Kelly shares her transformative journey from t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:37
Creating a Global Movement and Changing Perceptions of Disability
In this episode, I sit down with Joe, the inspiring force behind Dystrophy Dad and Sons of Dystrophy, to explore his transformative journey through the world of muscular dystrophy. Joe candidly shares how his personal experiences with the condi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:10
Madelyn's Journey with POTS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
In this episode I meet Madelyn, a 21-year-old advocate from Minnesota, bravely living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Madelyn shares her intimate battle with these invisible chronic illnes...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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31:58
Danielle's Journey: Embracing Identity and Advocacy in Disability Rights
Join us for this enlightening episode with Danielle from Boston, who shares her vibrant journey as a disability advocate. Despite living with an unidentified muscle disease, Danielle's narrative is one of humor, resilience, and empowerment. We ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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32:18