Ouch: Disability Talk

Can deaf people and blind people be friends? Which bits of spoken office gossip do our non-hearing colleagues pick up? And what does "alp" mean? (scroll down to the Related Links section for a transcript of this programme)Deaf TV producer William Mager answers the Ouch team's nosey questions for Sign Language Week.With interpreter Joe Taylor.Please share this programme on social media plus rate it and leave comments on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to get in touch, email ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook.

Lana Grant has six children and is autistic. She wrote a book about pregnancy and birth and runs the popular Facebook group, Mums on the Spectrum. From making a baby through to the birthing process and social difficulties at the school gate, there's a lot to talk about, and Lana has been drinking-in information about it for years now.Another of her special interests - what we used to call autistic obsessions - is puberty. She describes how autistic people dislike change and so puberty can be more stressful because of the new "lumps" which appear. Presented and produced by Emma Tracey. Please share this programme on social media plus rate it and leave comments on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to get in touch, email ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook.

Meet the mum with ADHD whose video rant went viral, the woman who washes her clothes in cola to help her skin condition, and the chronic illness blogger who has turned her back on clean eating.Andrea Bell and her two sons have forms of Attention Deficit Disorder - she tells how a diagnosis changed their lives. Now she runs a charity helping others in the same boat and why she sees the disability as a plus. Australian blogger and podcaster Carly Findlay rounds-up the social media from this month - #DisabledAndCute - and describes living with the rare skin condition ichthyosis. In order to fix her chronic illness, Natasha Lipman had been obsessive about so-called "clean eating".She was a guest on the programme in 2014 when she ran the Nutritiously Natasha blog and now returns to explain why she now rejects restrictive diets and blames social media for pushing her into an unhealthy lifestyle.

Three disabled entrepreneurs share their wisdom and practical tips for building a business.Liz Jackson is blind. She got support from the government’s Access to Work scheme when running a company of over 100 staff.Ben Wolfenden has cystic fibrosis. He built his business quickly so he could step back as his health deteriorated.Clive Collins is a wheelchair user following an accident 25 years ago. He grows Christmas trees, thanks to clever engineering and support from a great mentor.Presented by Johny Cassidy and produced by Emma Tracey.Please share the link on your social media, and if you rate and review us on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts from, it'll help more like-minded people find us. To tell us your story, email ouch@bbc.co.uk.

It's time for the weekly shop.Disabled mum Lizzy Gwilliam and the Ouch team have news of some recent developments which might make shopping that little bit easier.One of the newest hacks includes the wheelchair accessible trolley with space for a baby seat.Please share the link on your social media, and if you rate and review us on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts from, it'll help more like-minded people find us. To tell us your story, email ouch@bbc.co.uk.

NHS mental health director Mandy Stevens joins us on our monthly talk show to discuss being hospitalised for depression herself. She recently posted about it on social media and the unusual "back to the floor" perspective helped it go viral. She's raising awareness about mental health difficulties but what did she learn? US campaigner and podcaster Emily Ladau reviews what's being talked about in disability circles on Facebook and Twitter and blind entrepreneur Amar Latif gives us the lowdown on how to get fit fast.Presented by Kate Monaghan and Simon Minty. The producer was Emma Tracey. Get in touch with the show by emailing ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook. Please share the programme and head over to iTunes or your preferred podcast service and rate and review us - it helps other people find us who might enjoy and appreciate Ouch.

How footage taken by guide dog Kika’s wearable camera went viral and the positive change it’s had on her owner Amit’s interactions with the public. With Amit Patel, Daniel Gordon, Kathleen Hawkins, Emma Tracey and guide dogs Kika and Verona.Please share the link on your social media, and if you rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from, then it'll help more like-minded people find us.To tell us your story, email ouch@bbc.co.uk.

The wheelchair v buggy case winner on life in a care home and fighting discrimination.Here’s an interview we did with Doug Paulley in 2014 for the Ouch talk show. In it, he describes an ”average Doug day” and the toll that fighting disability discrimination cases has had on his mental and physical health. Rob Crossan and Kate Monaghan present.Please share the link on your social media, and if you rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from, then it'll help more like-minded people find us.Have you fought disability discrimination and won? To tell us your story, or anything else, Email ouch@bbc.co.uk, tweet @bbcouch and find us on Facebook.

It has been snowing widely in the UK in recent days. But other than it being colder and slippier, what other ways does it affect people who can't see? On this edition of Inside Ouch, Emma Tracey and Damon Rose are joined by sound artist Amie Slavin to discuss how weather can radically affect the sound of the environment around you. All three are blind. Find out why rain can be incredibly helpful when you are trying to orientate yourself. Why is wind so bad? And, other than drifting and slip hazards, how else does snow get in the way of those who can't see? Clue: echolocation plays a part here. Please share the link on your social media, and if you rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from, then it'll help more like-minded people find us.Tell us about your weather experiences and what you think we should do on the programme next week. Email ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet 'bbcouch and find us on Facebook.

Katie Cooke is a distance runner who has epilepsy. She runs, she blacks out, then she gets up and continues. Find out why she puts herself through this strain on Ouch's hour-long talk show where she is joined by Lee Ridley, also known as Lost Voice Guy, a comedian who performs using a speech synthesizer on his iPad (pictured here). Presented by Simon Minty and Kate Monaghan, produced by Emma Tracey.If you want to contact us email ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook. Rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from, it helps people to find the show. Also please like us and share our programme on your social media.

Punk band, Electric Umbrella, join us in the studio to talk about their new single Christmas As A Punk.The musicians, from the organisation of the same name, have learning disabilities and collaborate with professional musicians to combat social isolation. Lead singer Lawrence, percussionist Robbie and Tom Billington, who co-founded Electric Umbrella, came in to chat and we played their new single.With Damon Rose, Emma Tracey and Beth Rose.To contact us, email ouch@bbc.co.uk, tweet @bbcouch or look us up on Facebook.Please subscribe for free on iTunes, or your favourite podcast service, to receive this on your device in podcast form. Rate and review it and tell your pals too.

On this hour-long show, we meet disabled people living in the Canadian Arctic and the Australian outback. Does cold, ice, snow, heat and remote living mean that these places are too inaccessible for them to function independently? Or do the communities rally-round in different ways to those connected towns and cities where access and independence might seem better? We hook up with a visually impaired couple who live in the icy city of Iqaluit by the Arctic Ocean. And, in remote Australia, we speak to a man in Berrigan who setup a "shed" where men can congregate and talk as they toil, in order to combat isolation and mental health problems. Contributors include: Holly Lane, Kelly MacDonald, Samantha Jenkinson of People with Disabilities WA, Tony Taylor from Men's Shed, Jo Russell, Mike Stopkaand and wife Jenna. With thanks to AMI Audio in Toronto, Canada and 720ABC Perth, Australia. Presenters are Kate Monaghan and Simon Minty. The producer was Damon Rose. Get in touch with us and tell us where you are listen

Five-time Paralympic medallist Hannah Cockroft confesses her winter training is "so boring!" following the vibrant Paralympic Games in Rio earlier this year. The 24-year-old wheelchair racer also reveals the struggles of securing sponsorship deals compared to some Olympic athletes and her plans and fears of working with the UK's up and coming talent. Presented by Beth Rose. To contact us, email ouch@bbc.co.uk, tweet @bbcouch or look us up on Facebook. Please subscribe for free on iTunes, or your favourite podcast service, to receive this on your device in podcast form. Rate and review it and tell your pals too.

Silent Witness actor Liz Carr has crowd-funded what she calls a "ramshackle cabaret" to celebrate this year's UN International Day of People With Disabilities (IDPWD). She did it because, along with her social media pals, she was upset when she had no focus for fun on the day last year. She explains it all in this week's podcast from Ouch and the fact it's happening in a venue which is significant to the disability movement. (Scroll down to find a transcript of this programme in the Related Links section of the page)Find out more about it, and how you can attend if you like, by listening to the programme. With Damon Rose, Beth Rose and Emma Tracey. To contact us, email ouch@bbc.co.uk, tweet @bbcouch or look us up on Facebook. Please subscribe for free on iTunes, or your favourite podcast service, to receive this on your device in podcast form. Rate and review it and tell your pals too.

Hypnosis has helped Stuart Thompson manage the chronic pain he experiences due to osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bones). A professional hypnotist, Stuart now treats people with similar conditions.With Emma Tracey and Beth Rose

What's it like bringing a new child into the world when you can't see? Ouch's Emma Tracey had a baby last year and has been learning how to do it ... and how things are a bit different for blind mums. In this podcast from August 2015, we caught up with her when her son was just 16 weeks old. The conversation then turns to keeping fit and trying to keep the weight off which is that bit more difficult if you're disabled. With Emma Tracey, Damon Rose and Kathleen Hawkins.If you want to get in touch, email ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your preferred podcast provider. And do like the podcast and share it with your pals. Doing this helps to flag up the podcast to other like-minded people who might appreciate listening to a programme where we talk about disability with that relaxed and often humorous Ouch style.

It's a disabled hip-hop fight. Listen to what happened when we got a young disabled rapper into our London studio and linked him up with another disabled rapper in New York and let them freestyle. That was six years ago so we decided it was about time we caught up with that young fella - Harpreet Gill - as we liked his music so much.Listen in and find out whether he took the rapping any further and we ask just how easy is it to get on if you're young, disabled and full of creative energy?Presented by Damon Rose with a transcript available in the Related Links section of this page. If you want to get in touch, email ouch@bbc.co.uk, tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook. We love hearing from you and we'd be chuffed-to-all-bits if you shared our podcasts with all your mates and reviewed us on iTunes or whichever podcast service you use.

We're talking about siblings, "crip hacks" and trigger warnings on this month's hour-long talk show. (to find a transcript of this podcast, scroll down to the Related Links section on this page) Meet Laura Smith. She's 33 and has a slightly younger sister who has autism, is non-verbal, and also has epilepsy. We take a look at the expectations, the extra worries and mental health difficulties that siblings often experience and what kind of support would be helpful while growing up. If you'd like to join a support group for adult siblings of people with learning disability or autism, or to get support with a sibling issue contact sibs.org.uk - find a link in the related links section on this page. What unexpected items do you carry around with you to assist with those little disability difficulties? Find out how wooden spoons help one woman with cerebral palsy and why tennis balls seem to have so many uses for different disabled people - bit weird really but worth a listen. Emma Tracey has been trawling for you

Journalist Helen Purves reveals how she always finds herself mid-shopping spree when she comes around from a non-convulsive epileptic fit.The neurological disorder means she is able to continue her everyday life while having a fit, although may appear slightly confused or disengaged to those who know her. The BBC journalist says before she was diagnosed she thought instances of deja vu may have been God communicating with her, but now recognises that as a trigger to an attack.With Emma Tracey and Beth Rose.If you want to get in contact, please do. Email: ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook and like us. Who would you like us to bring on as a guest in future? And what would you like to hear more of?We'd particularly love it if you were to go to iTunes, rate us and leave a review. The more of you who do this, the more this podcast will reach those who will appreciate it.

This week, it's a quiz. Beth gets the rest of the team to guess the missing words from recent disability headlines. (scroll down to find a transcript of this programme in the Related Links section on this page) A bit like the game they do on Have I Got News for You but full of fascinating facts from the brain of Mr Cassidy. Also, in a bit of a departure for Ouch, we end with a short poem from Kirsty Nicolson, a spoken word artist from Edinburgh. Called shiver, it's a nicely performed poem about having MS - taken from a Facebook Live we did with her on Thursday. You'll love it. As a bonus, if you scroll down to the Related Links section, you can find a video of Kirsty performing the poem outside an Edinburgh hospital.With Beth Rose, Emma Tracey, Johny Cassidy and Damon Rose. If you want to get in contact, please do. Email: ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook and like us. Who would you like us to bring on as a guest in future? And what would you like to hear more of? We'd particularly love it