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Dis-labled - Community Focus Arts Radio

Community Focus Inclusive Arts

Welcome to Dis-labled, the magazine show that amplifies voices, challenges stereotypes, and celebrates ability over disability. We"re here to break barriers, share stories, and remind the world that we are more than labels. It"s time to listen, learn, and redefine what"s possible.Community Focus is an inclusive arts centre for adults and young people with additional needs, including learning, physical, mental health, and autism. Serving the London Borough of Barnet community since 1978.

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Ep 46: Holiday Special: Accessibility, TV Comedies &...

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2025/10/31

Send us a text In this special half term episode, we’re diving into some big topics and plenty of laughs. First up, we’re talking accessibility—everything from getting into buildings to accessing meaningful work, and why these things matter. Then, Richard wows us with his amazing party trick—you won’t want to miss it! We also chat about our hobbies, share a few laughs over our favourite TV comedies, and swap some feel-good recommendations. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell. Edito...

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Ep 45: Remi Returns! How She Raised £7K to Buy...

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2025/10/17

Send us a text We welcome back friend of the show, Remi! She tells us all about the Be:Loved night, we catch up on how everyone’s doing, and we hear Carol’s Talking Tale. Remi also shares her struggle to get power-assisted wheels — proving once again that if you want something done properly, you’ve sometimes you’ve got to do it yourself! You can find info on the Be:Loved event Remi mentioned here. You can find Remi's YouTube channel here. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell. E...

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Ep 44: We Meet the Artist, Flo Perry: Finding Joy in...

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2025/10/03

Send us a text In this episode, we chat with the incredible Flo Perry — a fine artist who found her way to painting via an unusual path: chemistry! Flo shares her artistic influences, her inspiring career change, and how she’s discovered happiness and balance through both painting and teaching, including her work with Community Focus. We’re truly lucky to have her on the show. She talks us through her favourite painting and encourages us all to pursue our dreams. If you want to be an artist —...

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Ep 43: The Return of the CF Choir! What Music Means...

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2025/09/20

Send us a text In today's episode, we are thrilled to be back with the CF choir, guided by our singing teacher Sarah. We'll be exploring some brilliant tunes, such as Sunshine on My Shoulders and Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go! while learning vocal techniques to help develop and support our voices. We also chat with some of our singers to discover why music means so much to them. Stay tuned, and sing along with us if you know the words! Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell. Editor: Ph...

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Ep 42: We Meet Hasel, an Artist With Asperger's &...

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2025/09/05

Send us a text In today’s episode, we interview the incredible artist Hasel, who began creating art during lockdown and now produces a new piece almost every day. She opens up about living with Asperger’s and shares how painting and drawing have boosted her confidence and helped her express herself more clearly. We are treated to another poem by Carol, titled Memories / My Place. A gentle reflection on the places and moments that bring her peace, joy, and a deep sense of belonging. Lastly, th...

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Ep 41: Meet Maria, Fitbit Anxiety & the 'Hidden...

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2025/07/11

Send us a text In this episode, we welcome our newest member, Maria, and get to know her story. We ask about her life experiences and discover how she navigates the world with restricted eyesight—always with resilience and an incredible sense of humour. Later, Gila shares an honest and heartfelt review of her experience using a Fitbit. She opens up about the anxiety it triggered and how being constantly monitored 24/7 took a toll on her well-being. Tune in to hear how she reclaimed peace by s...

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Ep 40: Inside Bubble Club – London’s Most Inclusive...

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2025/06/27

Send us a text It’s Pride Week at Community Focus – and we’re throwing the spotlight on one of London’s most joyful, inclusive celebrations of all: Bubble Club! This week, we’re stepping away from our usual format to dive into the world of Bubble Club – an immersive nightclub in East London co-created by people with learning disabilities, and proudly celebrating its 20th anniversary. In the lead-up to their most recent club night, we got an exclusive look behind the scenes: from their creativ...

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Ep 39. Oak Lodge Takeover – Pupil Podcasters Give Us...

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2025/06/13

Send us a text In this episode Oak Lodge School is taking over the show – cue the cheers! 🎉 Meet our brilliant new pupil podcasters from Oak Lodge as they jump behind the mic for the very first time and share a bit about themselves and their interests. Then, the takeover continues with an exclusive interview with Head Teacher Miss Walker, we meet Carol and Yasmin for a behind-the-scenes visit to the Oak Lodge Shop, and a fun chat with Mr. Shirley, one of the school’s amazing teachers. Get

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Ep 38: ARTiculate Special - Employment Advice if you...

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2025/05/30

Send us a text In this episode, we’ve been taken over by our brilliant young ARTiculate group—a creative collective of young people with additional needs who use the arts to express their views and experiences. This time, we’re talking all about employability. We share stories about our jobs, discuss some of the challenges we’ve faced in the workplace, and we’re delighted to welcome Stuart Downie—an expert in employment for people with additional needs, to answer some of our questions. So tun...

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Ep 37: Are Gigs Accessible to People with...

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2025/05/16

Send us a text In this episode, we reflect on our visit to CJ’s Bakery—where delicious cakes are made with care, and meaningful employment is offered to a brilliant team of people with learning disabilities. We also dive into the world of live music to ask: are concerts and gigs truly accessible for people with disabilities? We share some of our own experiences to find out. And finally, Poetry Corner makes its return! This week, our featured poets are Carol and Babak. Project Managers: Andrea...

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Ep 36: A Visit to CJ's Bakery – Creating Meaningful...

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2025/05/02

Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode, where we take you inside one of North London’s most inspiring hidden gems—CJ’s Bakery! But this isn’t just any bakery. It’s a place where passion meets purpose, where every loaf, cake, and pastry has a story to tell. At CJ’s, all the bakers are adults with learning disabilities, working together in a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment. It’s more than just baking—it’s about building confidence, community, and, of course, creating delicious tr...

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Ep 35: Interview with Ben Wilson and Who is Lightbulb...

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2025/04/18

In this episode, we catch up on how everyone’s been doing and chat with Ben Wilson—a creative writing and drama tutor. Ben also happens to be the mastermind behind our spooky soap opera, 45 Nowhere Street. And finally, we bring you Lightbulb Man!—another of our Talking Tales, this time written by Yvonne. But who is Lightbulb Man? Tune in to find out! Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell. Editor: Phil Powell Huge thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund for supporting our Dis-la...

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Ep 34: Don't Patronise Me – How It Feels and What...

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2025/04/04

In this episode, we talk about being patronised—how it makes us feel and what we would say to those who have patronised us in the past. Listen carefully—you might learn something! You could be patronising others without even realising it. We also bring you the third instalment of our drama, 45 Nowhere Street, and an incredible Talking Tale, written and performed by Tara. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell. Editor: Phil Powell All enquiries: admin@communityfocus.co.uk or IT@communi...

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Ep 33: Perils of the Internet, Pt. 2 of 45 Nowhere St...

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2025/03/21

Greetings to all our fans! In this episode, we present the second episode of our brand-new spooky soap opera, 45 Nowhere Street. We discuss the impact the internet has had on our lives, both good and bad. We also listen to the third of our Talking Tales –written and performed by Ruby. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell. All enquiries: admin@communityfocus.co.uk or IT@communityfocus.co.uk Website: https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/ Theme Music: Rastko Rasic @ the students of Commu...

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Ep 32: Premiere of 45 Nowhere St, What is ASMR? & an...

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2025/03/07

Send us a text In this episode, we premiere our brand-new spooky soap opera, 45 Nowhere Street. We explore what we would all do if we were queen or king for a day. We also feature an article on the growing phenomenon of ASMR and listen to the second instalment of our new Talking Tales—this time written and performed by Remi. We also hear about a new adaptive clothing range, specifically designed for people with disabilities. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell. All enquiries: admin...

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Ep 31: Talking Tales Debut, Unusual Hobbies & Block...

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2025/02/21

Send us a text In this episode, we catch up with the fabulous Dis-labled crew and find out what we enjoy watching on TV. We chat about some unusual hobbies, Carol reviews an app called Block Puzzle, and we debut the first of our brand-new Talking Tales! All enquiries: admin@communityfocus.co.uk or IT@communityfocus.co.uk Website: https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/ Theme Music: Rastko Rasic @ the students of Community Focus Other Music: Jazzy Frenchy by ⁠⁠⁠Benjamin Tissot

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Ep 30: Unmasking Anxiety, Carol's Poem & Finch App...

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2025/02/07

Send us a text In this episode, we open up about anxiety, and share the tools and strategies we use to overcome it. We also dive into some of Carol's creative projects, including a poem about a wealthy man disguising himself as a poor man, and Gila updates her previous Finch App review - it's now a thumbs down. Don’t miss this thoughtful and inspiring conversation! All enquiries: admin@communityfocus.co.uk or IT@communityfocus.co.uk Website: https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/ Theme Music: R...

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Ep 29: Drama, Headlines, and Hangouts

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2025/01/23

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about what we've been up to this week and find out if any of us have ever been on the stage.We also share our reactions to a recent newspaper article written about us and chat about our favourite places to go out. Tune in for all the latest from the Dis-labled crew!Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil PowellEditor: Phil PowellAll enquiries: admin@communityfocus.co.uk or IT@communityfocus.co.uk Website: https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/Theme Music: Ras...

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Ep 28: Happy New Year! How are we all feeling?

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2025/01/10

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about how we're feeling at the start of the New Year, chat about the Superloop bus, share some good news, and interview project manager Flo about her job.It's a mix of motivation, conversation, and creativity, so let's dive in!Project Managers: Andrea Rai, James Corley & Phil PowellEditor: Phil PowellAll enquiries: admin@communityfocus.co.uk or IT@communityfocus.co.uk Website: https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/Theme Music: Rastko Rasic @ the students ...

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Ep 27: A Visit to Chickenshed Theatre Company

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2024/12/13

Send us a textThis week, we took a break from our usual show to visit the amazing Chickenshed Theatre Company, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.We got a special tour, went behind the scenes, and met some of the fantastic team who make it all happen.Our guide for the afternoon was Matthew Lyons, head of Young Company, and we also had the pleasure of meeting Maya and Shiloh, who shared their love for this incredible theatre.We were blown away by how Chickenshed celebrates inclusivity a...

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