Ever been blown away by a good audiobook? "Half a Century of Stories: How Calibre Audio Redefines Access for All" "Dive into the story of Calibre Audio as I explore how a vision for accessible books became a lifeline for many and sparked a global conversation on the need for inclusivity in literature." Join me for a special hour-long episode of *Talking Point*, as I celebrate the golden anniversary of Calibre Audio, a pioneer in making literature accessible to those with additional print needs. For 50 years, Calibre has not just provided books but has championed the cause of inclusivity, ensur ..read more

Breaking Boundaries: A Pathway to Inclusion - Accessibility and Beyond "How Innovations and Insights Are Paving the Way for a More Accessible Tomorrow" - In this thought-provoking episode of Talking Point, we delve into the complex world of accessibility. We reflect on 30 years of disability discrimination legislation, questioning the progress in equality and respect. This episode critically assesses the Disability Discrimination Act and The Equality Act, while spotlighting the WelcoME platform's success in making public places more accessible. We also feature Cobolt's Talking Air Fryer, trans ..read more

Episode 3 on accessibility is here! Dive into the UK rail debate and discover an app changing the game for visually impaired bookworms—all with a retro pop culture twist! "Join hosts Philip Anderson and Martin Rhodes for a compelling 60-minute journey through some of Britain's most pressing topics, seamlessly connected to bring you insights that matter. Starting with the incendiary debates surrounding UK rail ticket office closures, we delve into what this could mean for those who require alternative ways to access our railways. But we don't stop there; we're thrilled to feature Steve Benett ..read more

Introducing the Latest Episode: "Breaking Barriers: The Victor Reader's Literary Revolution" with Mathieu Paquette, Project Manager at HumanWare ?️? Tune in to the latest episode of The Talking Point Podcast, available on your smart speaker and via the Talking Point Website at www.talkingpoint.site. Join us as we embark on a journey of breaking barriers and embracing a literary revolution with our esteemed guest, Mathieu Paquette, Project Manager at HumanWare. ??️ ?✨ Discover how the Victor Reader, an extraordinary device, has transformed the accessibility landscape and revolutionized the read ..read more

Have you ever been wrongfully accused of lying Introducing "Did It," the captivating new series from Against The Odds Motivational Podcast. ? Prepare to be inspired as we explore the remarkable journey of Haley Valente. Episode 1: Lights Out! Discover how, at a tender age of eight and a half, Haley faced the unimaginable as she lost her sight overnight due to a debilitating illness. Mistakenly diagnosed with Conversion Disorder, she defied all odds and refused to surrender. Now, at 22, she embraces life with unwavering determination. With an unbreakable passion for music and the arts, Haley fe ..read more

Talkingpoint: The controversial podcast where we debate the issues that matter to you! In this Episode: Workplace Disability discrimination, have you been affected? A case of when gender takes precedence over disability. We explore the meaning of "Reasonable adjustment" and why workplace disability discrimination still exists despite the introduction of the Equality Act in 2010 ..read more

Have you ever been unjustly accused of lying? Introducing, Did It, from Against The Odds, with my guest, Haley Valente. Haley was just eight and a half years old when the medical fraternity thought she was presenting with Conversion Disorder when she lost her sight altogether over night following a debilitating illness that left her unable to walk for three months. This is a story of succeeding against the odds. It's a story of ambition and hope, of creativity and a young lady's determination to test her limits ..read more

What connections have you made through the gift of flowers? Listen to Dr Rebecca's compelling account of how one pack of Sunflower seeds changed her life despite her heroic fight against severe ME. All episodes in this series: https://www.philip-anderson.co.uk/surviving-me ..read more

What do you do when, one day you find that you've been robbed of 22 hours a day of your life and you're forced to spend it cooped up in your bedroom due to a devistating illness medical professionals know little about? Listen to the next chapter in Dr Rebecca's life, Lost Time, part of the Surviving ME series by Against The Odds Motivational Podcast, available now here, or via all good Podcatcher sites including Amazon, Spotify, Google and more. Or, direct from my website www.againsttheoddspodcast.com ..read more

Against The Odds - Surviving ME - Episode 1 - Life Joy Here, Dr Rebecca Williams dinsdale shares her story about her endless battle against Myalgic encephalomyelitis more commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome and how she came to find strength in adversity. Episodes Available In This Series: * Introducing Surviving ME * Episode 1: Life Joy * Episode 2: Lost Time * Episode 3: Faith & Spirituality ..read more