Join Professor Jackie Carter, academic lead for Disability Inclusion at the University of Manchester, as she hosts the latest episode of the "Let's Talk Disability" podcast. This special instalment features external guests Dr Mel Best and Julian Gwinnett from the University of Wolverhampton, alongside Dr Hamied Haroon, Chair of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks.

Together, they share personal experiences of living with disabilities, discuss the challenges and opportunities within higher education, and introduce the Ride Higher initiative—a collaborative project aimed at advancing disability inclusion for staff across UK universities.

Key topics include:

• The importance of visible and hidden disabilities.
• The role of advocacy networks and community support.
• The impact of the Ride Higher initiative and NADSN.
• Practical steps for institutions and individuals to foster inclusion.
• Calls to action for allies, leaders, and disabled staff.

Whether you’re a university leader, staff member, student, or ally, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for creating a more inclusive academic environment.

Send us your questions or comments to equalityanddiversity@manchester.ac.uk with the subject 'LTD' or connect with Jackie on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjackiecarter

Listen, learn, and help drive real change—because disability inclusion benefits everyone.