Strictly Right or Wrong / Not All Disabilities Are INvisible

04/11/2022 49 min
Strictly Right or Wrong / Not All Disabilities Are INvisible

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Episode Synopsis

Phil and Simon are ripping it up, pushing the conversation, and exploring the boundaries of where we are today when it comes to disability. There’s fun, seriousness, thoughtfulness, respectful disagreement, celebration and controversyWe ask why does the ‘life stops after becoming disabled’ idea remain so strong? Phil explores his concerns about Ellie Simmonds going on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, and Simon vehemently disagrees. We highlight the worrying crisis for disabled people in being able to recruit PAs and support workers. If that wasn’t enough, Phil has an idea for some merch. Right at the end, we have a packed inbox of brilliant and interesting comments from you. LinksGoing blind and travelGuardian article on the Canadian family travelling the worldTravel Eyes for blind travellers Strictly Come DancingStrictly Come DancingJohn Whaite brilliant Instagram video about difference on StrictlyEllie Simmonds Instagram Nikita Kuzmin Linktr.ee (Ellie’s dance partner)Crisis in care workersGuardian article Staffing crisis in care homesPersonal tweet Baroness Jane Campbell on recruiting a PAVideo of House of Lords Care Crisis Q&A 7 Sept 2022