Best Disability Ireland Podcasts (2024)

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A Cranford Tradition Closes After 112 Years 10:24

4h ago10:24

10:24

A lot has changed when it comes to hair since the Cranford Barber Shop opened. Crew cuts gave way to long hair. Getting a haircut also meant getting a shave for many men and while they were waiting they might have their shoes shined. The shop, which had its last day on April 27, cut the hair on countless Cranford kids and adults. It was one of the …

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Sleep 18:54

5h ago18:54

18:54

What is non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder? It is a condition that impacts the natural body clock, thus affecting sleep, and can be triggered by a lack of or no light perception. Tina Snow got in touch after having suffered with this condition for most of her life and she struggled to get the treatment she needed. We have brought Tina together with a …

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Cranford Dramatic Club Stages Hair 15:45

3d ago15:45

15:45

There's much about the current political state in the US that is shared with the 1960s. Both periods are seen by many as a time of division. Anti-war protests and civil rights are very much in the news. The Cranford Dramatic Club brings us back to the 1960s with the final production of their current season with the musical Hair. Cranford Radio spea…

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Redundancies at Guide Dogs; Voting Equipment 18:48

5d ago18:48

18:48

As the charity Guide Dogs looked into its own future, they have predicted some financial hardship due to rising costs. Similarly to many organisations within the charity sector, they are having to come up with ways of cutting costs in order to maintain current levels of service provision. Their staff have been told that redundancies are a possibili…

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Chair Molly Kellett Talks About the Role and Responsibilities of the Planning Board 18:41

10d ago18:41

18:41

Most major building projects in Cranford require hearings and approval of the Cranford Planning Board. If you're not involved yourself in a project, you may not be aware of the board does. On this week's podcast I speak with the chair of the Planning Board, Molly Kellett, to learn about what the board does and how it does its work.…

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Improvements to the Disabled Students' Allowance 13:49

12d ago13:49

13:49

The Disabled Students' Allowance enables students to get help with specialist equipment and in-person support, but over the years we've heard about persistent complications and delays. The system is operated by the Student Loans Company and they have now introduced some new processes that aim to reduce the problems that students are facing. David T…

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Downtown Cranford Sponsoring Business Development Series 16:56

19d ago16:56

16:56

A Cranford-based organization, the UCEDC, working with Downtown Cranford and the Cranford Theater is holding a four-part series designed to give Cranford business owners tools they can use to grow their business. Mary Adelman, a business consultant with the UCEDC, will be leading one of the sessions. She's my guest this week on Cranford Radio to ta…

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Audio Description: New Ofcom Guidelines & Application in the Theatre 18:46

19d ago18:46

18:46

The communications regulator Ofcom has just made changes to its guidelines surrounding audio description provided by television and on-demand services. For the first time, there will be unique recommendations for on-demand providers. Helen Shaw is part of Ofcom's content policy team and tells In Touch about the amendments and how the Media Bill, wh…

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Well-Traveled with AAA ~ Embracing Guided Travel 15:03

24d ago15:03

15:03

April 15, 2024 ~ Expert solo traveler, and AAA’s own, Jasmin Lankford, sets out on a guided vacation and discovers the many benefits and personal rewards that come along with this style of travel. She’s inspired to share her personal experiences and now looks forward to joining more of the hundreds of curated guided itineraries options that are ava…

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WRN comment on The Cass Review 5:26

26d ago5:26

5:26

By Women’s Right Network

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Cranford Public Library Director Kathy Cannarozzi 19:48

26d ago19:48

19:48

It's National Library Week and to mark the occasion my guest on this episode of the Cranford Radio podcast is Kathy Cannarozzi, the director of the Cranford Public Library. We chat about a variety of topics including her first year at the library, the plans to expand the children's section and the CPL's role as a book sanctuary.…

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Hotel Stays with a Guide Dog; The Great Escape 18:43

26d ago18:43

18:43

A new hotel in London, that belongs to a big-name franchise, initially declared on their website that service dogs are not welcome. Dave and Karen Cloherty were left in shock when they came to book a room for them and their guide dog for an annual appointment at Moorfield's Eye Hospital, given that the hotel in question is just a few minutes walk f…

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Keeping New Jersey Moving - Chris Feinthel of New Jersey DOT 25:22

1M ago25:22

25:22

Often, the highway infrastructure of the state is taken for granted. We hop in our cars and drive from place to place with little thought of what's necessary to let it happen. When something goes wrong, however, we quickly realize how fragile our infrastructure can be. Chris Feinthel, Assistant Commissioner for Operations in the New Jersey Departme…

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Should Blindness be Front and Centre? 18:59

1M ago18:59

18:59

In Touch discusses whether your blindness should be at the front and centre of your life. Perhaps an ambiguous question because it can depend on the environment you're in, the company that you share, whether you need help and many other factors. What is undoubtedly true though, is that it's not that easy to go completely under the radar with poor s…

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Ann Marie Flanagan - Disability Rights Champion 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Ann Marie Flanagan is a disabled human rights activist from County Clare in the west of Ireland. Growing up in a tight-knit, supportive community, she says attitudes towards her physical impairment were generally inclusive. However, that changed when Ann Marie hit the age of 12 and entered secondary school. She says the environment was hostile and …

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When the press goes bad 6:08

1M ago6:08

6:08

By Claire LoneraganBy Women’s Right Network

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Cranford Journalist and Children's Author Dinah Dunn 13:30

1M ago13:30

13:30

You may know Dinah Dunn through her work as a writer and reporter for TAPinto Cranford. Your grade school kids may know her through the books she's written for Scholastic Books. On this week's podcast I talk to Dinah about what she's learned about Cranford since joining the online news site in September and how she writes to encourage young relucta…

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26/03/2024 18:50

1M ago18:50

18:50

News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sightedBy BBC Radio 4

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Stories from Foster Care – Sadie Harpur 53:10

2M ago53:10

53:10

In this episode of the podcast Niamh talks to Sadie Harpur, author of The Hidden World of a Foster-Girl (co-written with journalist and author Jackie Hayden). Sadie talks about her experience in infancy of undergoing multiple moves in care, her relationships with her twin sister Kizzy and her birth- and foster-families, and some of the turning poin…

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Amanda Kukis: FUNctional Speech + Language 19:00

2M ago19:00

19:00

When you're a parent, especially with young children, you keep a close eye on your kids. You want to give them everything they need to thrive and you're on the lookout for any areas in which they need help. It's a big moment when they say that first word, and from there advance to simple sentences and build their vocabulary. Some kids need help in …

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Zurich Creates An Inclusive Workplace For People With Disabilities 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

Zurich Creates An Inclusive Workplace For People With Disabilities by Zurich IrelandBy Zurich Ireland

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The State of Vision Rehabilitation Services 18:47

2M ago18:47

18:47

Vision Rehabilitation is an essential service to newly blind or partially sighted people, and those whose sight has changed. It is a service that is provided by local councils and can help with things like technology, daily mobility and independent living skills. But new Freedom of Information data from the RNIB has highlighted that many local coun…

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Well-Traveled with AAA ~ Authentic Experiences of Ireland 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

March 19, 2024 ~ In a captivating episode, Debbie Haas and Chris Wommer of AAA The Auto Club Group recount their enchanting journey through Ireland. They revel in the country’s famed hospitality at a local pub, delve into traditions, and receive a majestic welcome at Ashford Castle. They engage in activities from falconry to historical explorations…

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Jennifer Love: Union County Daughters of Ireland 'Irishwoman of the Year' 13:07

2M ago13:07

13:07

On this St. Patrick's Day weekend we talk with Cranford resident Jennifer Love. Jennifer was named the Irishwoman of the Year by the Union County Daughters of Ireland. The honor is just one facet of her story. She is a long-time Realtor and currently manages the Westfield office of Weichert Realtors. She's also served as an advocate for Emma's Law,…

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Hustings: Zoe Hollowood and Elaine Miller 44:10

2M ago44:10

44:10

2024 will be an election year. We will have local elections in many constituencies, Police and Crime Commissioner elections and almost certainly a general election. Elaine Miller knows what’s involved and explains all to WRN’s Zoe in this conversation where you can hear about Elaine’s experience of running in a by-election as an independent candida…

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Tips When Applying For Mortgage Protection 11:27

2M ago11:27

11:27

Tips When Applying For Mortgage Protection by Zurich IrelandBy Zurich Ireland

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The Impacts of an Inactive Government - Northern Ireland 18:51

2M ago18:51

18:51

The Northern Ireland Assembly, the country's devolved legislature, have recently reformed after years of political stalemate. In Touch investigates the issues that arose during the Assembly's years of inactivity and that will have potential long-term impacts for visually impaired people. Some of the changes to the UK's benefit system uniquely impac…

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Union County School and Cranford Businesses Partner to Aid Students with Disabilities 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

A number of Cranford business have teamed with the Work Readiness Academy, part of the Union County Educational Services Commission, to prepare students for work following their schooling. Josh Bornstein, director of the academy and a Cranford resident, joins me on the podcast this week to talk about the program. Also joining us on the episode is D…

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RNIB Tech for Life Fair - Belfast 18:46

2M ago18:46

18:46

Northern Ireland recently hosted its first major assistive technology conference. The conference was hosted by the RNIB at the Europa Hotel in Belfast and it was home for the day to all the big players in the assistive technology arena. In Touch went along to find out what the latest tech has to offer and the kinds of things visually impaired peopl…

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Township Attorney Ryan Cooper 11:48

2M ago11:48

11:48

Serving as the township attorney is just one of the responsibilities of Ryan Cooper. In addition he has a law practice in town and he also serves as the chairman of the Cranford Democratic Municipal Committee. On this week's episode we learn about his role as Cranford's lawyer and his years going to high school on Sandy Hook and how he spent the fo…

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Voting Requirements; Smart Energy; Visual Snow 18:48

2M ago18:48

18:48

2024 promises to be hugely significant for political change around the world, with more than eighty countries planning to head to the polls. The UK being one of them. This year will see not only a general election, but local elections and others. Niki Nixon is from The Electoral Commission, and she provides details of what visually impaired people …

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Stories from Foster Care – Josie Corr and Thomas Monahan 43:45

2M ago43:45

43:45

Our guests on the twelfth episode of the Stories from Foster Care podcast are Josie Corr and Thomas Monahan, a foster carer and her now-adult foster son who join Andrew Murphy over Zoom. In a reflective and honest conversation they talk to Andrew about their lives together in fostering. Among other topics, they explore the importance of understandi…

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Blind Baseball and Morris Dancing 18:53

3M ago18:53

18:53

Tonight's edition challenges any idea that there are limits to the ways in which visually impaired people can have fun! Shiraz Cohan is the founder of the UK Blind Baseball Association. He joins us with Lancashire Lions team mate Shoaib Nazir and Ray Clements from the Liverpool blind Trojans. They tell us how the sport has been adapted to make it a…

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Cranford's New Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch Spot: Toast City Diner 17:19

3M ago17:19

17:19

"Peace, Love & Pancakes" is the phrase Toast City Diner uses to describe themselves. Truth is, they are much more than that. The restaurant at the corner of South and Walnut avenues has a menu that offers a variety of foods from breakfast staples such as omelettes to gourmet grilled cheese. Co-owners Amy Russo and Adam Torine chat with me about the…

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Mixmups 18:52

3M ago18:52

18:52

Mixmups is a new children's TV show that aims to integrate disability into everyday adventures and children's play. The show was created by Rebecca Atkinson, who has duel sensory loss, when she realised the lack of representation in children's toys. She took her Mixmups characters to Mackinnon & Saunders, who are the studio behind some iconic kids …

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Well-Traveled with AAA ~ Luxury Rail Travel with Rocky Mountaineer 16:38

3M ago16:38

16:38

February 20, 2024 ~ The romance of train travel has become so cinematic that for decades now, movies have tried to capture its allure. What many may not know however, is that magic can readily be seen and experienced aboard the rails in real life, and its enchantment factor only depends on what train you ride and what route you choose. Serving as o…

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John Seed - Legendary 78 year old Australian environmental activist 1:05:32

3M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

John Seed is a 78-year-old world-renowned Australian environmental educator, author, activist, artist and filmmaker. A recipient of the Australian government’s Order of Australia medal, John is the founder and director of the Rainforest Information Centre and, since 1979, has been involved in 100s of campaigns and education initiatives that have pr…

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Presidential Visits to Cranford 22:26

3M ago22:26

22:26

As we come to Presidents Day Weekend, we're going to go through a bit of presidential history by looking back at those men who served as president of the United States and who visited Cranford either before, during or after their terms in office. Vic Bary, a member of the Cranford Historical Society, tells about those visits and a bit about the liv…

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YouGov Poll on Employment 18:51

3M ago18:51

18:51

A recent YouGov poll, commissioned by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Eye Health and Visual Impairment, has found that many employers do not have inclusive employment practices. This may not come as a surprise to many blind and partially sighted people who have experienced employment or are seeking employment and so we assess what needs to hap…

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Lifelong Cranford Resident Bridget Gautieri Begins Adventure in Germany 25:38

3M ago25:38

25:38

While growing up in Cranford, Bridget Gautieri may not have realized some of the things she was doing were preparing her for a journey that would lead to Germany. She was a youth leader at Calvary Lutheran Church and from sixth grade at Orange Avenue School she studied German. After getting her undergraduate degree at Roanoke College she entered Lu…

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Blind baseball and morris dancing 18:53

3M ago18:53

18:53

Can blind people play baseball or be morris dancers? Of course they can!By BBC Radio 4

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Cranford YMCA Preparing to Open 14:41

3M ago14:41

14:41

Early February is the when the refurbished Centennial Avenue indoor pool and fitness center is expected to open. The facility will now be operated as the Cranford YMCA. In anticipation of the opening, Cranford Radio spoke with Greg Hatzisavvas, Vice President of Operations for the Westfield Area Y. We talk about physical changes that have been made…

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Local sight loss charities; Doctor Who 18:54

3M ago18:54

18:54

Local sight loss charities exist throughout the UK to provide practical and emotional support to blind and visually impaired people. We wanted to learn more about the services they offer and the challenges they face. Fiona Sandford is the CEO of Visionary, the membership organisation for these charities and she joins us to answer our questions. The…

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CDC Theater to Present "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" 12:09

3M ago12:09

12:09

A great way to spend a winter evening is enjoying a production by the Cranford Dramatic Club. In February, the community theater will be presenting the play, "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940." Cranford Radio had an opportunity to catch up with three of the folks involved with the production, director Zach Mazouat, stage manager Dana Dispoto and …

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Stories from Foster Care – Sola Mobolaji and Doris Abuchi-Ogbonda 49:47

4M ago49:47

49:47

By Irish Foster Care Association

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Accessible smart meters, A blast from the past! 18:41

4M ago18:41

18:41

Accessible In Home Displays (AIHDs) work with Smart Meters so that blind and visually impaired people can more easily monitor their use of energy. Their features include large buttons, high contrast displays and text to speech functions. Around a year ago, we looked at complaints from listeners about problems in obtaining AIHDs from their supplier …

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Trish Johnson - This Organized Chaos 22:27

4M ago22:27

22:27

Many of us have things like junk drawers, piles on tables and a garage so crowded with stuff that we can't park our car inside. How do you get away from the mess and get your space better organized? Our guest on this week's episode is Cranford resident Trish Johnson. She owns This Organized Chaos and we chat about things you can do to put your livi…

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Representation in Parliament 18:46

4M ago18:46

18:46

With a general election a certainty at some point this year, two recent developments have alarmed organisations representing disabled people. Before 2020, there was a fund that provided financial aid to disabled people running for elective office, but that fund has not yet been reinstated. And also: its being argued that in the Prime Minister's lat…

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