Disability Podcasts for Download
Author: Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 17 Mar 2020 - Updated: 29 Mar 2026
Publication Type: Informative
Contents: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Related Publications
Synopsis: A series of podcasts known as The Disability Download, brought to you by pan-disability charity Leonard Cheshire, that respond to topics, stories and conversations about disabilities.
Accessible and assistive technology can transform the lives of disabled people, both personally and professionally.
Introduction
The Disability Download is brought to you by pan-disability charity Leonard Cheshire. The Disability Download Podasts respond to current topics, share stories and open up conversations about disability.
Main Content
Leonard Cheshire are a charity supporting individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability.
If you know of podcasts pertaining to disability and health topics you think we should list please let us know.
Social Care Special
Frances Ryan
Cathy chats to award-winning journalist and campaigner, Frances Ryan about austerity, benefits and representation of disabled people in the media. Audiobook of 'Crippled: Austerity and the demonization of disabled people'.
Episode 1
Countdown to the Paralympics
It's officially a year to go until Tokyo 2020. To mark the countdown, we chat to Leonard Cheshire Ambassador and Paralympian Olivia Breen at the Superhero Series Triathlon in Windsor, and also Paralympian Judoko Christopher Skel...
Episode 2
Disability Hate Crime
It's Hate Crime Awareness Week, we join the national conversation by talking to Disability Rights Activist Joshua Reeves, Influencer and Blogger Emily Davison, aka Fashioneyesta and Terrence McCorry, Disability Hate Crime Advocates.
Episode 3
Inclusive play with LEGO braille bricks
Earlier this year, LEGO announced that it was piloting its very own braille bricks, designed to encourage inclusive play and improve the learning experience for visually impaired children.
Episode 4
Celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities
This episode of The Disability Download we're taking the time to talk about some of our international work. We chat to Phil Hanks.
Episode 5
Talking Assistive Tech
Accessible and assistive technology can transform the lives of disabled people, both personally and professionally. In this episode of The Disability Download, we're talking all things assistive tech.
Episode 6
Is fashion accessible enough?
As London Fashion Week has just come to a close, we wanted to take the time in this episode to showcase some of the emerging talent that is working to make the fashion and beauty industry more inclusive and diverse.
Episode 7
International Women's Day with Judy Heumann
In this episode of The Disability Download, Selina Mills chats to disability rights campaigner Judy Heumann about writing her memoir, International Women's Day and her new documentary film on Netflix: Crip Camp.
Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.