Imagine you are a veteran of the military.

You are the epitome of an Aussie bloke. You love the outdoors and camping, but you ignore your mental health and drink to cope. 

Then one night you are so drunk you fall off a cliff, a real one. You fall 10 metres or 30 feet. You survive. 

This week Ben Aldridge talks to Peta about his life after the accident and his life now as a disabled man. 

Find out more about Ben: 

Website

Instagram

Facebook 

Youtube

 

Connect with Peta:

Instagram @petahooke

The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript

Imagine you are a veteran of the military.
You are the epitome of an Aussie bloke. You love the outdoors and camping, but you ignore your mental health and drink to cope.&nbsp;
Then one night you are so drunk you fall off a cliff, a real one. You fall 10 metres or 30 feet. You survive.&nbsp;
This week Ben Aldridge talks to Peta about his life after the accident and his life now as a disabled man.&nbsp;
Find out more about Ben:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.30footdrop.com.au">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/30footdrop/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/30footdrop">Facebook&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZoxZI6tC8k6-xK8xjk2MA">Youtube</a>
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Connect with Peta:
Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">@petahooke</a>
The website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
<a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/ben-aldridge-the-military-mental-health-and-living-with-my-disability">Episode Transcript</a>

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com 

 

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.
Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy.&nbsp;Have a question?
Ask Peta on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">Instagram</a>, contact her via the <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com">website </a>or send her an email via <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability.

The I Can't Stand Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Ben Aldridge: The Military, Mental Health and Living With My Disability 🪖🩺🧑‍🦽

This week Emma Bennison discusses her journey as a blind advocate, musician, and Chief Innovation Officer at Life Without Barriers. Explore her insights on disability inclusion, employment challenges, and the power of self-expression.

Connect with Emma:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-bennison

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emma.bennison.58/

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/

This week Emma Bennison discusses her journey as a blind advocate, musician, and Chief Innovation Officer at Life Without Barriers. Explore her insights on disability inclusion, employment challenges, and the power of self-expression.
Connect with Emma:
LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-bennison-mba-gaicd-0303079/?originalSubdomain=au"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-bennison</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emma.bennison.58/">https://www.facebook.com/emma.bennison.58/</a>
Connect with Peta:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">@petahooke</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript:<a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/never-give-up-on-employment-with-emma-bennison"> https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/</a>

Never Give Up: Emma Bennison On Disability Employment

Today we explore internet accessibility for individuals with intellectual disabilities with Associate Professor Laurianne Sitbon. How is technology revolutionizing access to information and empowering users or possibly isolating people?

Join Peta and Laurianne for an enlightening discussion on breaking barriers and creating a more accessible digital landscape, guided by Laurianne's expertise and passion for enhancing the internet for everyone.

Connect with Laurianne:

Website: https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/l.sitbon

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurianne-sitbon

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/

Today we explore internet accessibility for individuals with intellectual disabilities with Associate Professor Laurianne Sitbon. How is technology revolutionizing access to information and empowering users or possibly isolating people?
Join Peta and Laurianne for an enlightening discussion on breaking barriers and creating a more accessible digital landscape, guided by Laurianne's expertise and passion for enhancing the internet for everyone.
Connect with Laurianne:
Website: <a href="https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/l.sitbon">https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/l.sitbon</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurianne-sitbon-5762898/?originalSubdomain=au">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurianne-sitbon</a>
Connect with Peta:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">@petahooke</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript:<a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/how-can-we-enhance-the-internet-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-with-associate-professor"> https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/</a>

How Can We Enhance The Internet For People With Intellectual Disabilities? With Associate Professor Laurianne Sitbon

Discover the incredible journey of Emeritus Professor Ron McCallum AO, the first Blind person to be appointed full Professor.

Ron discusses how computer-based technology has transformed his life; a life that has included being on The UN Committee for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, assisting the Chair during the Disability Royal Commission, and educating many of our top politicians who now guide and lead Australia.

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/

Discover the incredible journey of Emeritus Professor Ron McCallum AO, the first Blind person to be appointed full Professor.
Ron discusses how computer-based technology has transformed his life; a life that has included being on The UN Committee for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, assisting the Chair during the Disability Royal Commission, and educating many of our top politicians who now guide and lead Australia.
Connect with Peta:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">@petahooke</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript:<a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/the-power-of-self-belief-with-emeritus-professor-ron-mccallum-ao"> https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/</a>

Ben Aldridge: The Military, Mental Health and Living With My Disability 🪖🩺🧑‍🦽

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