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Untapped podcast

Suzy Christopher

In each episode, Suzy chats to brilliant people doing amazing things in the world of disability inclusion. Whether it"s business, sport, culture, technology, entertainment, charity, politics . . .if it"s about disability inclusion - and bringing disability from the margins into the mainstream - we cover it!

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30:15

Suzy speaks to Jess and Pat from the International...

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2021/06/23

Episode #2 Don't miss Jess Markt and Pat Glennon from the ICRC, who are delivering their physical rehabilitation programme through sport in conflict and war zones, sharing how their programme is bringing about real change, changing mindsets and attitudes towards people with disabilities.Key takeaways:The programmes they run Impact and real change they’ve seenFrom prosthetics to employmentBuilding an ecosystem approachThe role of government in the programmesCreating a sustainable programme for the

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41:11

Suzy speaks to Will Evans, co-founder of Ignition.Beer

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2021/06/04

Episode #1. The one where… Suzy speaks to Will Evans, co-founder of Ignition.Beer about founding a business that makes great tasting craft beer and is staffed by people with learning disabilities. From where it all started, sharing advice about how other businesses might adapt their recruitment process to be more inclusive, the values they have as a business, and the importance of creating a link with the local community. Don’t miss this latest, insightful episode. Key takeaways:The genesis of

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6:38

Launching Accelerate - a new content series about...

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2021/03/23

The Untapped podcast is back with a bang in 2021. In this bite-sized episode here Untapped co-founders Suzy Christopher and Anna Parisi discussing the launch of Accelerate - a new partnership between Untapped and Meaningful Business which will deliver a content strand focusing on disability inclusion and employment and entrepreneurship over the next 12 months.The launch event for Accelerate is happening on Zoom on Wednesday 24th March from 1pm to 1.45pm GMT. For more information and to register,

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16:01

#19 Suzy and Anna take on a Paralympic quiz - can you...

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2020/12/15

The one where . . .Suzy and Anna celebrate the end of Disability History Month by taking part in a Paralympic quiz. Do you know when the International Paralympic Committee was founded? Or who is the fastest Paralympian? What about where the word "Paralympic" derives from? Test your Paralympic knowledge in the Untapped quiz. Can you beat Anna and Suzy? This is the final podcast of 2020, but we'll be back in 2021 with more fascinating interviews with people at the forefront of disability

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41:32

#18 Suzy speaks to Patrick Anderson, Paralympic gold...

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2020/12/01

The one where . . .Suzy speaks to wheelchair basketball legend, Patrick Anderson, about his career in wheelchair basketball - including winning gold at several Paralympic Games - why he came out of retirement to compete for Team Canada again in the London 2012 Paralympic Games, why he likes being heckled, his vision for the Paralympic movement and his music career with The Lay Awakes. This podcast is part of Untapped's celebration of the Paralympic movement for #DisabilityHistoryMonth

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25:57

#17 Suzy speaks to Iain McKinnon, inclusive design...

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2020/11/17

The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Iain McKinnon, co-founder of Global Disability Innovation Hub, director of operations and inclusive design lead, about all things inclusive design - how he got started, his role in ensuring the design of the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park was inclusive, how inclusive design principles can be embedded, and why designing inclusively results in more intuitive, more elegant and better design overall, which benefits everyone. We talk about the inclusive design all

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39:50

#16 Suzy speaks to Matt Janes, author of "Saving...

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2020/11/03

The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Matt Janes, neuroscientist, nutritionist and author, about his book "Saving Dad" in which Matt charts his journey to helping his dad overcome his bipolar disorder. Matt talks honestly about his own battle with mental health issues, the stigma that sadly still surrounds mental health and depression today, and how - when viewed another way - mental ill-health can be seen as a super power that sparks amazing creativity. To buy your copy of Saving Dad visit

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28:18

#15 Suzy speaks to Vicki Austin, co-founder & chief...

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2020/10/20

The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Vicki Austin, co-founder and chief exec of the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), which is accelerating the pace of disability innovation globally, combining world-class research with real-world impact in programmes like AT2030 - an assistive technology programme operating in low and middle income countries. We discuss the importance of collaborative partnerships for innovation to happen, how GDI Hub has adapted during Covid-19 and how it's always better

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27:50

#14 Suzy speaks to Kate & Peter Shippey MBE, founders...

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2020/10/06

The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Kate and Peter Shippey (both MBE) about how their autistic son, Nathan, inspired them to create change at Sunderland FC's stadium which led to the foundation of The Shippey Campaign. Thanks to the Shippeys, many Premier League football stadia, as well as other sporting arenas in the UK and internationally, now have sensory viewing rooms that enable fans with sensory impairments to enjoy sport. We also talk about the importance of having the courage to speak up if

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46:23

#13 Suzy speaks to Lorraine, James and Sarah from the...

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2020/09/22

The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Lorraine Woolley, James Taubman and Sarah Lalieu from the NeuroMuscular Centre in Cheshire, which is a hub for people and families affected by a neuromuscular condition. We cover how the Centre has been able to maintain it's strong sense of community throughout lockdown, and how the team continues to support people of all ages - from the Transition team's work with young people completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award or undertaking employment skills workshops, to

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42:14

#12 Suzy speaks to Ian Martin, head of disability...

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2020/09/08

The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Ian Martin, head of disability cricket at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), about how cricket can empower and include everyone, the ECB's grassroots and elite level disability cricket activities and his personal experiences during lockdown as a power wheelchair user. Ian also reveals some epic inaccessibility fails he's experienced and his ambition to open more people's minds to inclusion.

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37:19

#11 Paralympic Games special - Suzy and Anna look...

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2020/08/25

The one where . . . Suzy and her Untapped co-founder, Anna Parisi, chat about the Paralympics. In the week that should have seen the start of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, and with the 8th anniversary of the London 2012 Paralympic Games this weekend, they discuss the legacy of London 2012, why the Paralympics can be a powerful agent of change in society and Covid's impact on disability sport. If you're missing your Paralympic fix, enjoy! (The third member of the Untapped team, Noake - Anna's dog

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47:18

#10 Suzy speaks to Maddy Warren, co-creator of the...

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2020/08/11

The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Maddy Warren, Queen of Dialysis, about the new Survivors: Life Unfiltered online exhibition that she co-created with photographer Richard Booth to raise awareness about living with Chronic Kidney Disease. Maddy also discusses her life during lockdown, the downsides of labelling people as "vulnerable" and her experience working in Diversity & Inclusion in the banking sector. If you listen carefully, you can also hear Archie, Maddy's cat, joining in! To view the

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31:03

#9 Suzy speaks to Angela Matthews, head of policy at...

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2020/07/28

The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Angela Matthews, head of policy at the Business Disability Forum, about their Great Big Workplace Adjustments report. We discuss the top level findings and key themes that emerge in the report, how the data and insight will now be used to help businesses large and small remove barriers for disabled people, and the impact of COVID-19 on how adjustments are being made. To access the report please visit:

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17:09

#8 Suzy speaks to Josh Grisdale, creator of...

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2020/07/14

The one where . . . .Suzy speaks to Josh Grisdale, a Canadian-born power wheelchair user living in Tokyo. Josh created and runs www.accessible-japan.com, which contains info on accessible accommodation, restaurants and tourist sites in - you guessed it - Japan! Suzy met Josh in January before the COVID-19 lockdown and planned to air the episode just prior to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place. Even though the Games have been postponed, their discussion about the attitudinal

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36:35

#7 Suzy speaks to Henry and Sam about Lord's...

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2020/06/30

The one where . . .Suzy speaks to Henry Hazlewood, head of cricket programmes at the Lord's Taverners', about the charity's disability cricket programmes - Super 1s and Table Cricket - the importance of understanding and measuring impact, and keeping connected to participants and their families during the COVID-19 lockdown. Suzy then speaks to Sam Alderson, one of the participants, to hear first-hand what the cricket programmes have done for him, how he's overcome barriers to become a coach and is

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15:37

#6 Suzy speaks to Si Tew from Digit Music

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2020/06/23

A bonus episode of the Untapped podcast series. The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Si Tew from Digit Music about his invention, Control One, which enables power wheelchair users to create music, how winning a Tech4Good Award in 2019 has supported their business growth (the 2020 Awards are open for entries right now!) and the importance of inclusion in the creative industries.

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43:09

#5 Suzy speaks to Michelle Carney, chief executive of...

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2020/06/16

Episode #5 of the Untapped podcast series. The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Michelle Carney, chief executive of Special Olympics GB, about the Britain's "best kept secret", her ambitions to bring the organisation out of the shadows into the spotlight, and what true inclusion really means (hint: it's not about ticking boxes!)

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16:57

#4 Suzy speaks to Adam Barrett, creator of iRoam Tours

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2020/06/02

Episode #4 of the Untapped podcast series. The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Adam Barrett, co-founder of Access Social and creator of iRoam Tours, about why accessibility shouldn't be a tick-box exercise and his plea to venues and businesses to make their access information cool.

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30:51

#3 Suzy speaks to Liz Johnson, retired Paralympian...

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2020/05/19

Episode #3 of the Untapped podcast series. The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Liz Johnson. retired Paralympian and co-founder of The Ability People, about the transition from elite athlete to launching The Ability People, some exciting news about a new online 'marketplace' for freelancers living with disabilities, the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games and what lockdown can teach us all about inclusion and equality vs equity. Please forgive the 'gremlins' who appear in the recording here and

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