Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos
Phil Friend invites disabled people in to talk about the stuff they use to overcome the barriers they face in living an independent life. Some very innovative and left-field thinking is the name of the game
Podcasting since 2019 • 30 episodes
Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos
Latest Episodes
From Jamaica to Glastonbury: Barrington Chambers on Resilience, Music, and Inclusive Innovation
In the vibrant world of music, where melody knows no boundaries, Barrington Chambers is an inspiring figure. In our latest edition of "Gear Gadgets and Gizmos," we had the privilege to interview Barrington, a remarkable Afro Caribbean musician ...
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A World Within Reach: The Power of Active Hands with Founder Rob Smith
Welcome to this Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos episode, where we explore Rob Smith's innovative company, Active Hands.Today's episode focuses on Rob's experience following a spinal cord injury and his challenges in finding suitable gripping ai...
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National Centre for Accessible Transport (NCAT): A New Era for Disabled Travel
Phil Friend the Chair of the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC), talks to Gordon McCullough, the CEO of RIDC, about the launch of the National Centre for Accessible Transport. (NCAT)What is the purpose of the centre? Why d...
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Breaking Barriers: How Molly's Using Tech to Hear and See the World Differently
This episode features Molly O'Brien, a Senior Research and Insight Advisor at Activity Alliance, a charity that promotes disability-inclusive sports and activities. Molly has hearing and visual impairments. She has first-class deg...
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It is the simple life hacks that make all the difference
Peter Goadby-Watt has been a photographer for over thirty years. He started his career as a photographic assistant and freelance photographer. He joined the BBC photographic studio (88-90) before joining the Metropolitan Police Service in...
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