Language and disability labels still act as a critical barrier to participation for many young people and the fear of ‘getting it wrong’ can prevent organisations from embracing inclusion.

In this episode, Lucy and our guests share their personal and raw experiences of language and labels, advocating for a more inclusive approach to communication that places lived experiences at the heart.

This podcast contains language some people may find distressing.

For too long, the teaching of Arts subjects in schools has been undervalued in comparison to other academic subjects – we're here to challenge this hierarchy.

This conversation welcomes the voices of passionate guests who advocate for the transformative power of creativity, confidence, and communication skills that are nurtured through Arts education, particularly for D/deaf, visually impaired, neurodiverse, and disabled children and young people.

Introducing Stronger Voices Together, a podcast series dedicated to exploring the diverse world of disability and inclusion, created by John Lyon’s Charity and hosted by disability activist Lucy Edwards.

This series will unfold over five thought-provoking episodes, each released every two weeks from Tuesday 23rd April.