Doctor Dinesh Palipana OAM was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland and the second person to graduate medical school with quadriplegia in Australia.  

In this episode we speak with Dinesh who is also a lawyer, advocate, and researcher about his journey as a doctor with disability and the role technology has played in enhancing his doctor patient relationships and challenging the medical model of disability.

You can access a transcript of this episode at https://share.descript.com/view/YXPvlHzbhas

Follow Dinesh on Linkedin, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dineshpalipana/Follow Remarkable on Instagram:@remarkable_tech

Doctor Dinesh Palipana OAM was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland and the second person to graduate medical school with quadriplegia in Australia.   In this episode we speak with Dinesh who is also a lawyer, advocate, and researcher about his journey as a doctor with disability and the role technology has played in enhancing his doctor patient relationships and challenging the medical model of disability. You can access a transcript of this episode at <a href="https://share.descript.com/view/YXPvlHzbhas">https://share.descript.com/view/YXPvlHzbhas</a>
Follow Dinesh on Linkedin, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dineshpalipana/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="13">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dineshpalipana/</a>Follow Remarkable on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/remarkable_tech/?hl=en">@remarkable_tech</a>

When you think tech and innovation, do you think disability? Some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, innovations and technologies have been shaped by lived experience of disability but how much do we know about the intersection between innovation and disability?


Remarkable Insights host Viv Mullan, takes us across the globe to speak with disability-tech pioneers who are pushing the boundaries of innovation, business and social norms. We talk tech, we talk disability, we talk to real humans about real change.


Tune in to learn how disability drives innovation.



Instagram: @remarkable_tech

When you think tech and innovation, do you think disability? Some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, innovations and technologies have been shaped by lived experience of disability but how much do we know about the intersection between innovation and disability?
 Remarkable Insights host Viv Mullan, takes us across the globe to speak with disability-tech pioneers who are pushing the boundaries of innovation, business and social norms. We talk tech, we talk disability, we talk to real humans about real change.
 Tune in to learn how disability drives innovation.
 
Instagram: @remarkable_tech

Tune in to learn how disability drives innovation.

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Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM - 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year • Doctor • Lawyer • Researcher • Disability Advocate

How can organisations move beyond just talking about disability inclusion and take real, lasting action? In this episode of Remarkable Insights, Ryan Curtis-Johnson, Chief Communications Officer at Valuable 500, shares how leadership, innovation, and accountability can drive meaningful progress. 

Ryan sheds light on the common barriers that prevent companies from engaging with consumers with disability and explains why genuine accountability starts with including talent with disability at every decision-making level. With insights on accessibility, leadership, and innovation, Ryan urges businesses to take ownership, keep it simple, and lead with authenticity. 

Tune in now! 

Episode Credits


Guests: Ryan Curtis-Johnson Chief Communications Officer at the Valuable 500.


Host: Kate Jenkins, Head of Community and Partnerships.


Producer: Angus O’Loughlin & Amelia Stamos, Session In Progress.

Episode Links


Access a transcript of this episode at our Remarkable website. 


Watch a captioned video of the episode highlights on YouTube.

Get In Touch


Follow Remarkable on our social media channels, https://linktr.ee/remarkable_tech  


Learn more about Valuable 500 at https://www.thevaluable500.com/about


Share any feedback or suggestions by emailing us at hello@remarkable.org.

How can organisations move beyond just talking about disability inclusion and take real, lasting action? In this episode of Remarkable Insights, Ryan Curtis-Johnson, Chief Communications Officer at Valuable 500, shares how leadership, innovation, and accountability can drive meaningful progress.&nbsp;
Ryan sheds light on the common barriers that prevent companies from engaging with consumers with disability and explains why genuine accountability starts with including talent with disability at every decision-making level. With insights on accessibility, leadership, and innovation, Ryan urges businesses to take ownership, keep it simple, and lead with authenticity.&nbsp;
Tune in now!&nbsp;
Episode Credits
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Guests: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-curtis-johnson-b2233330/">Ryan Curtis-Johnson Chief Communications Officer at the Valuable 500.</a>
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Host: Kate Jenkins, Head of Community and Partnerships.
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Producer: Angus O&rsquo;Loughlin &amp; Amelia Stamos, <a href="https://sessioninprogress.com.au/">Session In Progress.</a>
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Episode Links
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Access a transcript of this episode at our <a href="https://www.remarkable.org/podcast-insights">Remarkable website.&nbsp;</a>
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Watch a captioned video of the <a href="https://youtu.be/kJvWMUdiMfs">episode highlights on YouTube.</a>
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Get In Touch
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Follow Remarkable on our social media channels, <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2flinktr.ee%2fremarkable_tech&amp;c=E,1,j8GjvNMncp-BsUATojm017_BWoIOmNvIkhybnif6VRToT4bUcc6-37exmEoK_0oyn27SPPzV1PUJOfmAHoyC7Ek7qzFgzgH3M3VSlLsvxTZ9mw,,&amp;typo=1">https://linktr.ee/remarkable_tech</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Learn more about Valuable 500 at <a href="https://www.thevaluable500.com/about">https://www.thevaluable500.com/about</a>
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Share any feedback or suggestions by emailing us at <a href="mailto:hello@remarkable.org">hello@remarkable.org</a>.
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Ryan Curtis-Johnson - Why Disability Is Your Business

Can design truly reimagine the world we live in? In this episode of Remarkable Insights, we’re joined by the brilliant Melanie Tran – a designer, innovator, activist, public speaker, and Remarkable alum.

Melanie’s work exists at the intersection of technology, health, and social impact, pushing boundaries and rethinking how design can shape a more inclusive and accessible world. Join us as we dive into her journey, the power of co-design, and the role of lived experience in driving innovation for social good.

Episode Credits
Guests: Melanie Tran, Designer, Innovator, Activist and Public speaker  
Host: Viv Mullan, Head of Marketing and Communication, Remarkable.
Producer: Angus O’Loughlin & Amelia Stamos, SESSION in PROGRESS

Episode Links
Access a transcript of this episode at our Remarkable website. 
Watch a captioned video of the episode highlights on YouTube.

Get In Touch
Follow Remarkable on our social media channels, https://linktr.ee/remarkable_tech  
Learn more about Remarkable at remarkable.org 
Share any feedback or suggestions by emailing us at hello@remarkable.org.

Can design truly reimagine the world we live in? In this episode of Remarkable Insights, we&rsquo;re joined by the brilliant Melanie Tran &ndash; a designer, innovator, activist, public speaker, and Remarkable alum.
Melanie&rsquo;s work exists at the intersection of technology, health, and social impact, pushing boundaries and rethinking how design can shape a more inclusive and accessible world. Join us as we dive into her journey, the power of co-design, and the role of lived experience in driving innovation for social good.
Episode Credits
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Guests: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-tran-b56591b5/">Melanie Tran</a>, Designer, Innovator, Activist and Public speaker &nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Host: Viv Mullan, Head of Marketing and Communication, Remarkable.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer: Angus O&rsquo;Loughlin &amp; Amelia Stamos, <a href="https://sessioninprogress.com.au/">SESSION in PROGRESS</a></li>
</ul>
Episode Links
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Access a transcript of this episode at our<a href="http://www.remarkable.org/insights-podcast/melanie-tran--reimagining-the-world-through-design"> Remarkable website.&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch a captioned video of the<a href="https://youtu.be/crnCxFx1Rvk"> episode highlights on YouTube.</a></li>
</ul>
Get In Touch
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<li aria-level="1">Follow Remarkable on our social media channels, <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2flinktr.ee%2fremarkable_tech&amp;c=E,1,j8GjvNMncp-BsUATojm017_BWoIOmNvIkhybnif6VRToT4bUcc6-37exmEoK_0oyn27SPPzV1PUJOfmAHoyC7Ek7qzFgzgH3M3VSlLsvxTZ9mw,,&amp;typo=1">https://linktr.ee/remarkable_tech</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about Remarkable at remarkable.org&nbsp;</li>
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Melanie Tran - Reimagining the World Through Design

In this special edition of Remarkable Insights, we are celebrating an incredible milestone: the 10th year of the Remarkable Accelerator! Joining us is Pete Horsley, the Founder of Remarkable, who has spent the past decade driving social change by empowering startups to develop technologies that drive inclusion, accessibility and equity for all. 

Pete reflects on where Remarkable all started and the journey to get to where we are today. He also shares his thoughts on the evolving Disability Tech sector and his hopes for the future of innovation.

Episode Credits
Guests: Pete Horsley, Founder, Remarkable.
Host: Viv Mullan, Head of Marketing and Communication, Remarkable.
Producer: Angus O’Loughlin & Amelia Stamos,SESSION in PROGRESS

Episode Links
Access a transcript of this episode at our Remarkable website. 
Watch a captioned video of the episode highlights on YouTube.

Get In Touch
Follow Remarkable on our social media channels, https://linktr.ee/remarkable_tech  
Learn more about Remarkable at remarkable.org 
Share any feedback or suggestions by emailing us at hello@remarkable.org.

In this special edition of Remarkable Insights, we are celebrating an incredible milestone: the 10th year of the Remarkable Accelerator! Joining us is Pete Horsley, the Founder of Remarkable, who has spent the past decade driving social change by empowering startups to develop technologies that drive inclusion, accessibility and equity for all.&nbsp;
Pete reflects on where Remarkable all started and the journey to get to where we are today. He also shares his thoughts on the evolving Disability Tech sector and his hopes for the future of innovation.
Episode Credits
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Guests: Pete Horsley, Founder, Remarkable.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Host: Viv Mullan, Head of Marketing and Communication, Remarkable.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer: Angus O&rsquo;Loughlin &amp; Amelia Stamos,<a href="https://sessioninprogress.com.au/">SESSION in PROGRESS</a></li>
</ul>
Episode Links
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Access a transcript of this episode at our <a href="https://www.remarkable.org/podcast-insights">Remarkable website.</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch a captioned video of the episode highlights on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RemarkableTechChannel/videos">YouTube.</a></li>
</ul>
Get In Touch
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Remarkable on our social media channels, <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2flinktr.ee%2fremarkable_tech&amp;c=E,1,j8GjvNMncp-BsUATojm017_BWoIOmNvIkhybnif6VRToT4bUcc6-37exmEoK_0oyn27SPPzV1PUJOfmAHoyC7Ek7qzFgzgH3M3VSlLsvxTZ9mw,,&amp;typo=1">https://linktr.ee/remarkable_tech</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about Remarkable at <a href="https://www.remarkable.org/">remarkable.org&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Share any feedback or suggestions by emailing us at hello@remarkable.org.</li>
</ul>

Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM - 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year • Doctor • Lawyer • Researcher • Disability Advocate

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