Voice Abled Podcast is created by Voice Abled CIC; a charity supporting young people with additional educational needs to reach their full potential. Voice Abled provides support to families and carers, professionals working in the learning disability sector and direct support to children and young adults with learning disabilities.

Voice Abled Podcast Episode 1 - Our founding journey

Writing with and for actors with learning disabilities introduced by Judith Johnson with Ness Brooks.

Silent Approach masterclass at Theatre 503 with Ness Brooks introduced by Judith Johnson PhD

Jasper Pickles Climbs Everest is an audio story exploring the health inequalities of autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

It is made in co-production by Made by Mortals and the lovely people at Macintyre and contains the voices of people with lived experience.

You will meet Jasper. He is 21 years old. He has an amazing imagination. Through listening to this, you will experience what it’s like to walk in Jasper's shoes.

Jasper Pickles Climbs Everest

'Jasper Pickles Climbs Everest' is an audio story exploring the health inequalities of autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

It is made in co-production with Made by Mortals and the lovely people at MacIntyre and contains the voices of people with lived experience.

You will meet Jasper. He is 21 years old. He has an amazing imagination. Through listening to this, you will experience what it’s like to walk in Jasper's shoes.

'Jasper Pickles Climbs Everest' will be released on Friday 1st December. Sign up for access to this new immersive audio experience and an exclusive package of insights here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-explore-health-inequalities-with-a-new-immersive-audio-experience-tickets-751725670717

Jasper Pickles Climbs Everest - Trailer

For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to brothers Adam and Neil Joesbury and their dad Bob, in Birmingham. 

Bob has vascular dementia and the family works together to support each other.

Adam has a learning disability and cares for Bob. This means Neil can continue to go to work and all three can be independent.

At first, it was difficult to find the right support for Adam. He knew something was wrong with his dad, but found it difficult to understand.

This changed when a dementia adviser from Alzheimer's Society gave him the support he needed.

Since then, Adam has been using his voice to try to change things for the better for carers with a learning disability – he doesn’t want anyone to face the same challenges he did. 

Your donations play a vital role in ensuring people affected by dementia are aware of the services offered by Alzheimer’s Society, especially in what is a difficult time for everyone. To donate, visit alzheimers.org.uk/give or call 0330 333 0804.

'Turning things around' – Dementia together podcast January 2024

Dr. Candice chats with school psychologist, Lauren Parker about what being gifted means in children and teens.

Ep. 111: What is Giftedness...?

Dr. Edward Thalheimer explains the most common learning disabilities and how to provide appropriate support.

Common Learning Disabilities And How To Help

LEVEL

Learning Maze

LYRICS

(Hook)
Every day, I'm feeling stuck in a Learning Maze
I'm always trying to do my schoolwork right in different ways,
there's a lot of fucking clocks trying to rush my brain
I don't know all the answers, think I need a holo sage.
[2x]

(Verse 1)
Every day, I'm feeling stuck in a Learning Maze
I'm always trying to do my schoolwork right in different ways
difficulty solving academic problems, cyberchase
struggling to put pieces together, don't know how much time it'll take.
Gathering up all my gear, getting ready for whatever's standing near
see myself muthafucking trapped in here, a lot of weird sounds that I always hear
being stuck in a big ass sphere sugarcoated in a force field atmosphere
walking through the whole corridor is bringing in fear, empty hallway enemies will appear.

(Hook)

(Verse 2) 
Online homework has me stuck, deadline is coming, out of luck
limited amount of time, what the fuck, answering difficult question suck,
clock tentacles shooting, need to duck, hit em with my branch like a hockey puck
really want to get out of this god damn maze, so my pain I really have to tuck.
Running, jumping through lasers just to run to question firewalls
do not touch them, or get zapped, got no choice, but to play some ball,
spending long ass hours just to work them out makes me want to scream and fall
green female holo sage appears just to guide me, help me through it all.

(Hook)

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Kaleidoscopic Realms is a group exhibition of ‘intuitive mark-making’ bringing together the vibrant work of eight learning-disabled and neurodivergent artists. It is co-curated by Jennifer Gilbert of Jennifer Lauren Gallery and artist Christopher Samuel and on Display at Nottingham Castle. Review written and read by Mark Sheerin.

Review: Kaleidoscopic Realms

Dr. Edward Thalheimer discovered his passion for tutoring early in life. While attending the University of California at San Diego, he excelled in team sports, particularly basketball, and balanced his time between academics and what he hoped would be a promising athletic career. When the chance arose to tutor fellow students in math for full class credit, Edward eagerly signed up.

Reflecting on that experience, Dr. Thalheimer recognizes the invaluable insights and techniques he gained, which continue to influence his approach today. However, it wasn't until later that he realized he wanted to pursue a career in education. He observed a widespread need for educational support, even at prestigious institutions like Dartmouth College. Utilizing the skills he honed at UC San Diego, Edward helped his roommate improve his grades and develop effective study methods.

Despite his natural aptitude for teaching, Dr. Thalheimer felt a compelling desire to serve in the United States Navy, aspiring to become a Nuclear Power Naval Officer in the Submarine Force. He embraced this challenge, starting as a Nuclear Power Officer and completing four years of service with distinction. Afterward, he faced uncertainty about his next steps.

Fate intervened when Dr. Thalheimer met a prominent geneticist researching neurological disorders, including ADD and ADHD. This encounter deepened his understanding of these complexities and how to effectively teach individuals diagnosed with such conditions.
Inspired, Dr. Thalheimer envisioned The Tutoring Center, driven by his desire to create a supportive learning environment. While working as an educator at a private school, he gained further experience for this venture.

In 1994, he took a leap of faith, founding one of the most successful after-school educational companies in the United States. As of 2019, The Tutoring Center neared 200 franchise locations, maintaining one of the industry’s lowest center-closing rates for over a decade.

To learn more about Dr. Edward Thalheimer's commitment to tutoring and helping others succeed, visit his blog page.

Tomorrows's theatre represents everyone on stage

Podcast all about kid's health with Pediatrician, Candice W. Jones. 

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