lABLEd

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Lucy and Alice discuss the first two films of "A Quiet Place," highlighting the film's premise of aliens sensitive to noise and the use of American Sign Language (ASL) by the deaf character, played by Millicent Simmons. They explore the film's representation of disability and its impact on the cinematic landscape. Lucy praises the film's authenticity, while Alice notes criticisms about reinforcing stereotypes. They also discuss the third film's departure from the family-centric storyline and its setting in New York. The conversation concludes with reflections on disability representation in media and a humorous segment about their fictional superhero roles.

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Alice and Lucy are joined by guest Ross Lannon to chat about experiences with disability, illness, and difference. They humorously address their personal challenges, such as haircuts and public interactions.

Ross is an online disability blogger and radio presenter from Cornwall, joins the conversation. Ross shares his journey from a stable office job to radio presenting, influenced by the pandemic and his online presence. He emphasizes his goal of merging disability representation with mainstream media and discuss the challenges and joys of public life, including the potential for reality TV stardom and the impact of media on public perception.

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Our latest History Lesson subject is British singer-songwriter, Ian Dury, who rose to fame in the late 1970s punk and new wave era. Dury, who had polio, is covered in detail, including his life, work, and the condition itself. The hosts also delve into the history of polio, its symptoms, and treatments, highlighting the controversial methods of the past and the significant contributions of Elizabeth Kenny. The episode concludes with Dury's musical career, his provocative song "Spasticus Autisticus," and his impact on British culture.

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In the latest episode of lABLEd, Alice and Lucy are joined by Zubee Kibria, a disabled entrepreneur, who discusses her journey in founding Access My Events, a consultancy aimed at making events accessible for disabled people. She also runs the My Voice podcast, which highlights the stories of disabled people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Zubee shares her challenges, including initial lack of response from businesses and the importance of persistence. She recounts her experience as the first disabled person in an Asian wedding fashion show and the positive feedback received. Zubee has recently secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and is looking for more businesses to collaborate with.

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Jon Attenborough joins lABLEd Podcast this week as we chat all things AI, its integration into daily life, and its impact on disability and accessibility.

Jon, has a visual impairment, shares his experiences with AI tools like Alexa for controlling lights and other household tasks. The conversation touches on the reliability of AI, the importance of human interaction, and the balance between AI and human creativity. They also discuss the challenges of accessibility in cinemas and theatres, including audio description and guide dog policies. The episode highlights the efforts of theatres to enhance accessibility for disabled audiences during live performances.