Welcome to Disability Disrupters, the podcast about disabled people disrupting the ways in which others view us and our lives, which is often very far from the reality. The podcast is published on the first of each month, and features disability news, views, and interviews with disabled people from around the world, who have used their initiative to carve out successful lives for themselves, despite the often relentless negativity expressed about us by others, perpetuated by social and mainstream media. The podcast illustrates that it is possible to live a rich life with disability, and features information and advice from a range of disabled people who have done just that.

While the podcast highlights the barriers to our participation in everyday life, it illustrates how we can navigate these obstacles to determine our own life pathways. Disabled people have diverse views and experiences, and Disability Disrupters provides a vehicle to delve into a range of topics of interest and share tips for barrier mitigation with others.

While family and allies are encouraged to subscribe and listen to the podcast, Disability Disrupters is made by and for disabled people. Many platforms exist for nondisabled people to learn about us and how we manage our lives, but this is one of few podcast that shares the authentic experiences and views of disabled people, for the benefit of other disabled people. If you are nondisabled but have a professional or other interest in disability issues, a warm welcome.

The podcast is hosted by founder and Managing Director of Disability Responsiveness New Zealand Ltd, Pam MacNeill, who facilitates discussion with a range of disability activists and advocates. We welcome the input of disabled people via e-mail or voice recording sent to disrupters@drnz.co.nz and you are encouraged to share your thoughts and experiences with us.

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List of Podcast Episodes