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Kiki McDonald, the Founder of Disabled Access Day, speaks to Michael McEwan about Disabled Access Day and associated events and activities. It will be held on 12 March 2016. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, licensed under a Creative Commons-BY license United States (CC BY 3.0)

Michael McEwan speak to Pauline Vance, Development Worker at Acumen, about its supports and services.

Learning Disability Week will be held from 16-20 May 2016. Michael McEwan speaks to Linda Mitchell, Learning and Development Manager at Scottish Commission for Learning Disability, about the theme for this year and associated activities happening in Scotland.

According to Delia Henry, Director at Action on Hearing Loss Scotland, hearing loss and deafness don't often get highly profiled in Scottish society. In this episode, Michael McEwan speaks to Delia about Action on Hearing Loss - its history, who it works with, and the services it provides.

Never underestimate people with disability. Wesley (Wes) Greer talks to Michael McEwan about his life from school through the highs and lows of breaking into performing arts. Currently Wes is working in a voluntary post at Common Knowledge UK (CKUK). He is also a member of East Kilbride Rep Theatre where he recently played the dormouse in their pantomime adaptation of Alice In Wonderland. This was particularly intriguing as Wes is 6ft 5 inches tall! Wes has steadfastly refused to let his learning disability limit his ambitions and he explains how his self confidence increased through attending college and being a Host City Volunteer at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. Through CKUK he was introduced to Sunny G 103 community radio where he now hosts his own show. His message is to the world is 'never underestimate people with disability' - and to people with a disability 'believe you can achieve what you want'.

Lynn Murdoch talks about education, work and living independently in My Life My Way.

Michael McEwan of Able Radio talks to George Gordon about the challenge of attending college while working as a School Traffic Patroller. George has worked with Common Knowledge as an interviewer on the Special Olympics before becoming a support worker. He also does freelance work with SCLD on citizen leadership and he enjoys gardening and DIY. He talks about his life and has advice on how to deal wth bullying and verbal abuse. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, licensed under a Creative Commons-BY license United States (CC BY 3.0)

Hate Crime Awareness Week takes place 10-17 October 2015. In this episode Michael McEwan finds out why we need an awareness week and what is happening in Glasgow from Brian Scott (Development Manager - Glasgow Disability Alliance), Pauline Kelly (Hate Crime Policy Officer - Community Safety Glasgow) and Graham Stirling (Police Officer from Safer Communities Department of Greater Glasgow Police Division). As well as explaining what we mean by hate crime, the panel explain how third party reporting can help people who have been subjected to such abuse. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, licensed under a Creative Commons-BY license United States (CC BY 3.0)

Adoptive or foster parents often believe they have failed and blame themselves for their child's violent or aggressive behaviour. It’s important that professionals are ‘trauma aware’ and do not reinforce these feelings. Edwina Grant talks to Christine Gordon and Karen Wallace of Adapt Scotland about caring for those who care for children who exhibit violent or aggressive behaviour. They explore the reasons for these behaviours, the impact on family life and coping strategies.

Bobtath Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to helping people with cerebral palsy, the most common cause of physical disability With Cerebral Palsy Month coming up in October and World Cerebral Palsy Day on 7 October, Bobath Scotland Chief Executive Stephanie Fraser talks to Michael McEwan about how Bobath Therapy, the economics of running a charity, fund raising and training programmes for families, classroom assistants and young people. She’s looking forward to their conference which will bring together professionals, families and other charities to share knowledge and evidence. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, licensed under a Creative Commons-BY license United States (CC BY 3.0)

Sense Scotland supports children and adults with disabilities. In this episode Michael McEwan talks to Communication Officer Graeme Thomson about the kinds of support offered and Support Worker Grant Hendry about arts and outdoor activities. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, licensed under a Creative Commons-BY license United States (CC BY 3.0)

This is the third in a series of recordings on the topic of co-production and improvement methodology. Lisa Curtice, Programme Director, People Powered Health and Wellbeing speaks about the programme and their experiences of co-production and improvement methodology as approaches. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, licensed under a Creative Commons-BY license United States (CC BY 3.0)

This is the fourth in a series of recordings on the topic of co-production and improvement methodology. Shaun Maher, Improvement Advisor at Healthcare Improvement Scotland, gives his views on co-production and improvement methodology and details the work he has been involved in which combines the two approaches.

This is the final episode in a series of five on the subject of co-production and improvement methodology. Susan Hannah, Head of Improvement - Raising Attainment for All, speaks about the improvement work she has been involved in. She began her career in the health sector and now focuses on applying improvement methodology in educational settings. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, licensed under a Creative Commons-BY license United States (CC BY 3.0)

This is the second in a series of recordings on the topic of co-production and improvement methodology. Fiona Garven, Director of Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) gives her views on co-production and its compatibility with improvement methodology. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, licensed under a Creative Commons-BY license United States (CC BY 3.0)