This week Simon revisits his chat with Maxine Drake, a powerful voice for inclusion and human rights.

As an advocate with Developmental Disability WA, Maxine stands up for students with disabilities and brings passion, heart, and action to the disability movement.

In this thought-provoking chat, Simon and Maxine explore advocacy, pride, dignity, and what it really takes to create an accessible world where everyone belongs. Acknowledging that sometimes activism is needed to make change happen; social change is easier when we bring people together and are there beside them.

Find out more about the work of Developmental Disability WA by visiting their website: ddwa.org.au

This week Simon revisits his chat with Maxine Drake,&nbsp;a powerful voice for inclusion and human rights.
As an advocate with Developmental Disability WA, Maxine stands up for students with disabilities and brings passion, heart, and action to the disability movement.
In this thought-provoking chat, Simon and Maxine explore advocacy, pride, dignity, and what it really takes to create an accessible world where everyone belongs. Acknowledging that sometimes activism is needed to make change happen; social change is easier when we bring people together and are there beside them.
Find out more about the work of Developmental Disability WA by visiting their website:&nbsp;<a href="https://ddwa.org.au/">ddwa.org.au</a>

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden ‘in plain sight'.

Get in touch with the program team via: inplainsight@visionaustralia.org. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden &lsquo;in plain sight'.
Get in touch with the program team via:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:inplainsight@visionaustralia.org">inplainsight@visionaustralia.org</a>. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

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The Disability Liberation Movement (encore)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/f8d0bde3-41bc-4b31-bd51-b3b800750edf/transcript

This week, Simon revisits his chat to William Morgan, who's passionate about singing and sound production. Williams sings in the Perth Pride Choir and the Humdrum Choir, which he also helps organise. William is a caring, vibrant member of the Perth disability community and in this uplifting discussion he shares openly about all that music and the choir communities bring to his life.

Find out more about the Perth Pride Choir including their upcoming performances on their website.

Find out more about the Humdrum Choir on their Facebook page.

This week, Simon revisits his chat to William Morgan, who's passionate about singing and sound production. Williams sings in the Perth Pride Choir and the Humdrum Choir, which he also helps organise. William is a caring, vibrant member of the Perth disability community and in this uplifting discussion he shares openly about all that music and the choir communities bring to his life.
Find out more about the Perth Pride Choir including their upcoming performances <a href="https://www.perthpridechoir.org.au/">on their website</a>.
Find out more about the Humdrum Choir <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/405119769289650">on their Facebook page</a>.

If you can talk, you can sing: the magic of music and community (encore)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/5a5aa952-fb7f-4fdf-b1f9-b3b8006d2391/transcript

This week, Simon revisits his chat with Ritchell Lim, a musician, singer, producer and sound engineer, devoted to her art and a natural at her craft. Ritchell is an extremely talented, highly intelligent, bright woman who is just launching herself into to a career as a sound engineer. And, she also happens to be blind.

Ritchell grew up playing the piano, and wrote songs every chance she got. She describes the studio as her second home and has experienced playing in parts of Asia and Australia.

Listen to some of Ritchell's music on her Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/user-540746094 

And connect with Ritchell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritchelllimmusic/ 

This week, Simon revisits his chat with Ritchell Lim,&nbsp;a musician, singer, producer and sound engineer, devoted to her art and a natural at her craft. Ritchell is an extremely talented, highly intelligent, bright woman who is just launching herself into to a career as a sound engineer. And, she also happens to be blind.
Ritchell grew up playing the piano, and wrote songs every chance she got. She describes the studio as her second home and has experienced playing in parts of Asia and Australia.
Listen to some of Ritchell's music on her Soundcloud page: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-540746094">https://soundcloud.com/user-540746094</a>&nbsp;
And connect with Ritchell on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ritchelllimmusic/">https://www.facebook.com/ritchelllimmusic/</a>&nbsp;

Exploring Sound, with No Sight (encore)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/526cd79d-76ce-4fe3-8793-b3b8006be158/transcript

This week, Simon reprises his chats with Kerrie Duff, a Paralympian bronze medalist, and Rayna Lamb, a dynamic disability advocate and passionate dancer

Kerrie is a disability advocate who currently works for Team Lab and has her own consulting business. She and Simon discuss mentoring, leadership, and equality.

kerrieduffconsulting.com 

teamlab.com.au 

To connect with the WA Spina Bifida community, you can go to the Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/SpinaBifidaWA  

Rayna shares her stories and experiences, from forming Women With Disabilities WA to performing in a groundbreaking production of The Little Mermaid. If you can move your arm or your hand, or express yourself no matter how minimally: you can dance.

This week, Simon reprises his chats with Kerrie Duff, a Paralympian bronze medalist, and Rayna Lamb, a dynamic disability advocate and passionate dancer
Kerrie is a disability advocate who currently works for Team Lab and has her own consulting business. She and Simon discuss mentoring, leadership, and equality.
<a href="https://kerrieduffconsulting.com">kerrieduffconsulting.com</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.teamlab.com.au">teamlab.com.au</a>&nbsp;
To connect with the WA Spina Bifida community, you can go to the Facebook page:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpinaBifidaWA">facebook.com/groups/SpinaBifidaWA</a> &nbsp;
Rayna shares her stories and experiences, from forming Women With Disabilities WA to performing in a groundbreaking production of&nbsp;The Little Mermaid. If you can move your arm or your hand, or express yourself no matter how minimally: you can dance.

Trailblazers Kerrie & Rayna on leadership, movement and the importance of rest

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/64399594-3de4-4e73-9619-b3b80086bfce/transcript

The Disability Liberation Movement (encore)

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