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1. Disability and Technology Spotlight Series 2023
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- Spotlight Series 2023 - Disability and Technology
Unlocking the Past through Medieval Disability Aids with Rachel Gillibrand
About this Episode
In the first episode of our thrilling Disability Technology Series, join guest Rachel 'Rae' Gillibrand, a distinguished Historian of Premodern Disability and the Body, as she delves into the captivating world of medieval disability equipment.
In this eye-opening instalment, Rachel engages in a fascinating conversation with Alice and Lucy, passionate advocates for disability rights, as they explore how individuals in the Middle Ages not only survived but thrived with disabilities, illnesses, and differences.
Travel back in time with us to an era of knights, castles, and chivalry, where Rachel unveils the innovative and ingenious solutions employed by our medieval ancestors to adapt to a diverse range of physical challenges. Discover the remarkable stories of individuals who lived with disabilities, showcasing their resilience, adaptability, and the remarkable technology of their time.
Join us as we unearth the secrets of medieval disability equipment, from specially designed tools to ingenious architectural adaptations that made life more accessible for everyone. Gain fresh insights into the history of disability and the enduring human spirit's ability to overcome adversity.
Prepare to be inspired by tales of courage, innovation, and determination as we embark on this captivating journey through time. Tune in to "Unlocking the Past: Medieval Disability Tech" and explore a world where the power of human ingenuity knows no bounds.
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Production Team
Hosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy Wood
Editor: Adam Hull
Transcription: Tania Martins
Music: Maisy Crunden
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lABLEd. The Podcast Teaser Trailer
01:29|Disability advocates Alice Evans and Lucy Wood announce the release of their upcoming disability, chronic illness, and health podcast: lABLEd – the Podcast. Launching on January 7th, the show aims to put the power of definition back in the hands of those typically pigeonholed and targeted by societal labelling. Drawing on their own experiences of disability, co-hosts Alice and Lucy offer a refreshingly personal honest, funny and occasionally dark insight into disability and difference. Whether it’s the truth behind guide dog ownership or the secret power of being the only disabled person in the room, this new Podcast will aim to bring penetrative insights and promote informed conversations, whilst fostering community. With contributions from a different guest each week, lABLEd will showcase the vast spectrum of life with health conditions and impairments, discussing how it shapes personal identities and opening up about the prejudices that disabled and chronically ill people face when you live with a label.
An Introduction to lABLEd... The Podcast
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1. 1. with Lucy Wood
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2. 2. with Alice Evans
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