15 SET 2019 · An extension to our interview with Anna Todd, where she first raises these issues, this podcast addresses two BIG areas for exploration - that may make life easier for everyone, not just people with disabilities. Original interview: https://www.spreaker.com/user/carlmunson/getting-to-know-anna-todd-the-a-i-r-team

15 SET 2019 · In this candid interview with A-I-R Team colleagues Rowan Ford and John Aggett, Anna Todd goes into some detail about her disabilities and unique worldview. This is a very open and generous dialogue that offers insight, understanding and further scope for discussion...

5 SET 2019 · A great interview with our great friend and inspiration - Lenny McCoy of Simply Great Media - taking a look at the shortcomings of the UK education system, and the many wonderful solutions based around technology, he and team are pioneering in Devon, UK...

4 SET 2019 · This is an inspiring and moving podcast, one of the A-I-R Team's best, coming from their personal open-hearted and genuine experience of life lived with a disability. A-i-R Team regulars Anna Todd and Rowan Ford ask colleague John Aggett about his views on labels, disability, autism and accessibility, giving us straightforward, valuable insight. The responses are eye-opening, honest and hopefully create change! If you want to 'Ask the A-i-R Team' about anything to do with disability, accessibility and consultation, do so via carl@carlmunson.com

27 AGO 2019 · It's great when volunteer efforts are upgraded into paid employment. That's what the A-I-R Team's Rowan Ford discusses here with team-mates Anna Todd and John Aggett, in celebratory mood about his recent good news. Congratulations Rowan on a well-deserved appointment!

21 AGO 2019 · With a different and unusual approach in her field of speech and language therapy, Laura Newman talks to the A-I-R Team about the basics and nuances of listening and communication, and details her angle on this hugely important aspect of human interaction. In a fascinating and far-reaching exchange, John addresses the lack of respect people seem to have for each other on social media, Anna enquires about the right balance of listening and talking, and Rowan even gets advice on blogging. Extra value comes in the form of how to be a better listener and communicator, approaching difficult situations and people, and what it takes to be a good therapist. There’s also good advice on how to find the right speech and language therapist, including www.helpwithtalking.com You can find out more about Laura, who is happy to have a free first conversation, here: www.connectedchild.net If you’d like to be interviewed by the A-I-R Team or have them explore an issue, make contact via carl@carlmunson.com

12 AGO 2019 · Another informative interview from the A-I-R Team, on this outing talking to old pal Chris 'Norty' Norton about his experience working with the UK Police service. Devon's 'Blue Light Day' is also discussed as is Chris's journey with Exeter's Phonic FM, and perhaps most importantly, his insight and ideas about how to work with people with disabilities. Image: Chris Norton pictured at the Access All Aerials Awards Ceremony in 2016

5 AGO 2019 · From earlier this year, the A-I-R Team talk to Michael Brodie - Founder and CEO of new community-based social platform, OurNet - about the difference between change and transformation; the limitations of the concept of disability; and how to create a possibility for powerful transformation in any of our lives.

30 LUG 2019 · Here, the A-I-R Team talk to the Kintsugi Project's Mansel Nott and find out about the group's aspirations in Plymouth, Devon, UK. The conversation touches on the Seale-Hayne legacy and expands on Kintsugi's hope to continue the good work for people with additional needs, mental health challenges and veterans. Mansel makes it clear how much hard work is needed for such a grand vision and how things can take many twists and turns, along the way. As ever, great questions, and a wonderful guest who is determined to make a positive impact on his local community. Get in touch via: info@kintsugiproject.org

22 LUG 2019 · Busy mum (as you will hear in this great recording) and self-confessed 'Mrs Angry', Nina Jeffries decided to become a local councillor to make a difference in her community in Teignmouth. Here, she talks to the A-I-R Team about politics in general, disability issues and the need for younger people to get involved in local political processes. She touches on education, the future of South Devon and dog poo (but not literally!). New to the political world, Nina is refreshingly keen, community-focused and clearly well-intentioned."We're more and more just allowing a few people to shape our future, and it shouldn't be like that," says Nina who is Portfolio Holder for Business, Economy & Tourism with the Liberal Democrats. More here: https://democracy.teignbridge.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=402