The I Can't Stand Podcast

Do you have work colleges with disabilities? If not why not?  How should businesses ensure inclusion in thier workplaces? Peta explores how we should work towards disability inclusion.    You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript    This is the article written by our friend Lisa Cox: Is Sephora Smudging Its Reputation With Its Lack Of Diversity?  Sephora hiring 150 people with disabilities at its Utah warehouse Disability inclusion at work: What it is and why it matters Disability Inclusion: The Best Actionable Guide and Statistics (2021) Jess Ma Australian Network on Disability Research proves the importance of inclusion (2018) Disability and Health Promotion: Disability Inclusion What is included in the disability community?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wonder of books. Each book offers so much much to the reader, an escape or self-reflection. I feel silly in only now realising how people with disabilities have been written in literature. All too often we are the villain. No wonder I didn't want to be seen as disabled when I was younger. Who wants to be the villain in a story? Not me. You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript    References for this episode   Representations of disability in literature by Katie Stokes From Richard III to Captain Ahab: what literature reveals about how we treat disabilities by Clare Barker and Stuart Murray Purkiss (2019) The Ethical Responsibility of Representing Disability in Children’s Literature. The alienating lack of disability representation in literature by Grace Lapointe Representing Differences: The Portrayal of Disabilities in Children’s Literature by Abigail Cornejo Banik, Somdev. (2016). Representation of disabled characters in literature international journal of English language, literature and translation studies Beyond ableism and ignorance: disability and fiction by Danielle Binks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This chat was so great with Lisa Cox. She is such a resilient bubbly person.  If you want more of Lisa here is her socials: @lisacox.co Lisa's website The fashion brands Lisa spoke about Christina Stephens Carol Taylor Designs Jockey   More information about Sydney Fashion Week   You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is not appropriate for children. Listeners discretion is advised. This is such a complex question to answer.   More information about South Australian disabled woman, Ann Marie Smith and her tragic death.  Helplines are always there for you.  SANE Australia provides support to anyone in Australia affected by complex mental health issues, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals. Call 1800 18 7263, 10am – 10pm AEST (Mon – Fri), or chat online. Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST) or chat online. FriendLine supports anyone who's feeling lonely, needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. You can call them 7 days a week on 1800 424 287, or chat online with one of their trained volunteers. All conversations with FriendLine are anonymous. Resources used in this episode: How to Challenge the Status Quo Successfully FIGHTING FOR DISABLED PEOPLE’S HEALTH   You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Father's Day. My dad Clive has agreed to be on the podcast! Listen to his experiences and insights into what it is like to be a dad who has a child with a disability. You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peta has so much to say about this topic part 2 was necessary. Peta touches on the importance of social media, explores if the algorithm is ableist and what happens when a non-disabled actor plays a disabled person in a tv show. You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript    References for this episode:  Is the algorithm ableist? Adaptive brands say Facebook and Google have a problem Colton Dunn's Feelings On Portraying His Disabled Character In "Superstore" What does Australia think about...Disability? Documentary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One in five Australians have a disability so why aren't we represented in the media? This episode explains the importance of media representation that goes further than just highlighting disability issues but a fuller picture of what it is like to have and live with a disability.   You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript    References for this episode:  Dis-course: Disability Representation and the Media Communicating and Managing the Message: Media and Media Representation of Disability and Paralympic Sport. Brittain I. (2017) Disability and the Media: Promoting an accurate image and enhancing the voice of persons with disabilities in the media. United Nations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda is truly extraordinary. After a life-altering car accident, in 2013, resulting in a lifelong disability she doggedly refused to accept the low expectations her doctors had for the rest of her life. Linda has designed and developed a cane that helped regain her mobility. If you are interested in Linda's cane click here. If you're interested in joining Linda's Network click here Linda's email is customerservice@alignedasdesigned.com You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a disabled person, I have been ableist. Found out what ableism is and how we can all be better allies to the disabled community. You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript Want to know more?  Contours of Ableism, The Production of Disability and Abledness, Fiona Kumari Campbell (2009)  Ableism and the Life Stories of People with Disabilities, Merja Tarvainen  (2019) The Rhetoric of Ableism, James L. Cherney (2011) Center for Disability Rights, Inc. Leah Smith What Is Ableist Language And What’s The Impact Of Using It? Confronting Ableism | Brendan Campbell | TEDxYale (2019) Why You Need to Stop Using These Words and Phrases, Rakshitha Arni Ravishankar 2020  Havard Business Review DISABLED PERSON REACTS TO ABLEIST TIKTOKS!! And Tiktoks discussing ableism!!! Tiktok   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the Paralympics Elle Steele, Australian Paralympian talks about the importance of the Paralympics.Which Aussies are set to smash the completion and how we can cheer them on. Links to our Paralympians: Shae Graham Danni Di Toro Ellie Cole Ryley Batt Carol Cooke The Aussie Mob Elle discusses how the transition from athlete to businesswoman inspired her to help others. Why the 9 to 5 workday doesn't work for her and many other people with a disability. How her relationship with her disability has transformed over the last decade has resulted in her viewing her disability as one of her greatest assets. You can find Elle Steele: Facebook  Instagram www.iamellesteele.com You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode TranscriptSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.