Disability Expo Timetable

Show Timetable

9:00 pm - 9:15 am Entrance to Hall N4

Opening Ceremony

Headshot of Lord (Chris) Holmes of Richmond MBE Lord (Chris) Holmes of Richmond MBE
Terri, in a white top, long dark hair, smiling Terri Louise Brown
Headshot of Eva Abley Eva Abley

Centre Stage
9:15 am - 9:30 am Centre Stage (Thursday)

Why Diverse Talent is so important

An introduction from Sylvia Mac, founder of LoveDisfigure Talent Agency

Sylvia Mac headshot Sylvia Mac
9:45 am - 10:15 am Centre Stage (Thursday)

Mr Cookfulness Masterclass with Celebrity Masterchef’s Adam Pearson & The Autistic Chef, Vanesa D'Souza

Cooking for Everyone! Adaptable, Flexible, Accessible, Fun!

Vanesa D'Souza headshot photo Vanesa D'Souza
Headshot of Ian Taverner, known as Mr Cookfulness. Ian Taverner
Headshot of speaker Adam Pearson Adam Pearson
10:30 am - 11:00 am Centre Stage (Thursday)

Having a go saved my life

Nick Wilson, the Disabled Adventurer.

Black hair ,blue shirt, with black and grey beard. smiling Nick Wilson
11:15 am - 11:45 am Centre Stage (Thursday)

Comedy With Britain’s Got Talent 2022 Finalist Eva Abley

Headshot of Eva Abley Eva Abley
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Centre Stage (Thursday)

How innovation is empowering us tomanage our own self care & wellbeing

Panel discussion host: Georgia Bondy (Well Adapt)Panellists: Oriane Chausiiaux (Heartfelt Technologies), Ellie Morris (FabulouslyThriving) and Liam Murphy (Stix Mindfulness) Supported by Innovate UK

logo of innovate uk Innovate UK
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Centre Stage (Thursday)

The Grumpy Gits live with guest interview from Kerry Evans (Wrexham FC)

Black tshirt, grey beard with bald head Duncan Casburn
Short Brown hair, blue back ground with blac top on Chris Leasmith
Headshot of Martin Dougan Martin Dougan
Headshot of speaker Adam Pearson Adam Pearson
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Centre Stage (Thursday)

Campaign for Inclusive Fashion Showcase - Meet the Designers

Helen Clawson headshot photo Helen Clawson
Sylvia Mac headshot Sylvia Mac
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Centre Stage (Thursday)

Campaign for Inclusive Fashion Panel

Helen Clawson headshot photo Helen Clawson
Sylvia Mac headshot Sylvia Mac
Roxy Murray Speaker Headshot Roxy Murray
9:30 am - 9:45 am Centre Stage (Friday)

Introduction and Poetry “Why Me?”

Introduction and Poetry reading from Solène Anglaret

Solène Anglaret headshot Solène Anglaret
10:00 am - 10:30 am Centre Stage (Friday)

Solo Dance Performance from Kate Stanforth - “What is time?”

Followed by informal Q+A

Kate, in her black dance attire with her wheelchiair behind her Kate Stanforth
10:45 am - 11:30 am Centre Stage (Friday)

The Gumpy Gits Game Show

Black tshirt, grey beard with bald head Duncan Casburn
Short Brown hair, blue back ground with blac top on Chris Leasmith
Headshot of Martin Dougan Martin Dougan
Headshot of speaker Adam Pearson Adam Pearson
11:45 am - 12:15 pm Centre Stage (Friday)

Comedy With Britain’s Got Talent 2022 Finalist Eva Abley

Headshot of Eva Abley Eva Abley
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Centre Stage (Friday)

How advances in innovation are helpingto create more career opportunities for the disabled community

Panel discussion host: Fran Boorman (Wowment Ltd)Panellists: Alison Callwood (Sammi-Select), BethKume-Holland (Patchwork Hub), Frances Barber-Shillito (Night Time Economy Solutions Ltd) Supported by Innovate UK

logo of innovate uk Innovate UK
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Centre Stage (Friday)

Tailfeather Dance Medley

Tailfeather Dance
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Centre Stage (Friday)

Campaign for Inclusive Fashion Showcase - Meet The Designers

Helen Clawson headshot photo Helen Clawson
Sylvia Mac headshot Sylvia Mac
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Centre Stage (Friday)

Campaign for Inclusive Fashion Panel

Helen Clawson headshot photo Helen Clawson
Sylvia Mac headshot Sylvia Mac
Roxy Murray Speaker Headshot Roxy Murray
People’s Panel

An important aspect of our event is empowering those with lived experience of disability to have their voice heard on the issues that matter to them. We will offer a safe space for delegates to discuss and share their experiences with one another, and feel a sense of unity. The People’s Panel will be a forum-style theatre where pressing issues and key topics will be discussed by key influential and knowledgeable panelists.

10:00 am - 10:45 am People's Panel (Thursday)

The Challenges of Domestic Travel

Headshot of Steve Pearson, Steve is pictured on the left after being presented an award. Steve Pearson
Dominic Lund-Conlon
Speaker Headshot of Dayna Halliwell Dayna Halliwell
Headshot of panelist Dan Pearce Dan Pearce
Headshot of Paul White. Paul White
11:00 am - 11:45 am People's Panel (Thursday)

Disability Representation in the Media

Lee Chambers
Headshot of speaker Ciara Lawrence Ciara Lawrence
Nate Williams, in his wheelchair with a laptop Nate Williams
Headshot of Shaun Flores, People's Panellist Shaun Flores
Headshot of Mark Webb. A white male with a blue mohican and wearing glasses. Mark Webb
Headshot of speaker Adam Pearson Adam Pearson
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm People's Panel (Thursday)

The Financial Implications of Living with a Disability

Sponsored by Mark Bates Ltd

Headshot of Dan White Dan White
Emma Storr
Headshot of speaker Michael Grimmett Michael Grimmett
Headshot of speaker Karen Pearce Karen Pearce
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm People's Panel (Thursday)

Making Education Truly Inclusive

Headshot of Paula Marten Paula Marten
Lee Chambers
Marie Martin headshot Marie Martin
Speaker Headshot of Dayna Halliwell Dayna Halliwell
Headshot of Mike Cowan-Jones Mike Cowan-Jones
Headshot of speaker Alex Winstanley Alex Winstanley
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm People's Panel (Thursday)

International Travel

Headshot of Chloé, van Dalen Chloé van Dalen
Josh Wintersgill
Image of speaker Emily Yates Emily Yates
Christopher Wood MBE Christopher Wood MBE
Chantal Boyle
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm People's Panel (Thursday)

Housing and Building Accessibility

Nic Bungay headshot photo Nic Bungay
Headshot of Gavin Neate Gavin Neate
Image of Carl Nandoo, in a suit, smiling Carl Nandoo
Headshot of Asa Hems Asa Hems
Black hair ,blue shirt, with black and grey beard. smiling Nick Wilson
9:30 am - 10:15 am People's Panel (Friday)

Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing

Shelley Holroyd photo Shelley Holroyd OLY
Headshot of Matt Brinkley Matt Brinkley
Gee Griffiths
Headshot Miranda McCarthy - Adaptive Yoga Miranda McCarthy
Headshot of James Leinhardt James Leinhardt
Headshot of Andy Craddock Andy Craddock
10:30 am - 11:15 am People's Panel (Friday)

Digital Accessibility

david with bald head, smiling with blue and white shirt David Agar
Headshot of Pippa Stacey Pippa Stacey
Headshot of Cristina Serrão Cristina Serrão
Chad Bouton Chad Bouton
Headshot of Jamie Shields Jamie Shields
11:30 am - 12:15 pm People's Panel (Friday)

Disability Representation in the Media

Kris, Bald head, ginger beard smiling with green top and tshirt Kris Foster
Laura, he hand on her head with blue star earring and a blue dress Laura Mathias
Roxy Murray Speaker Headshot Roxy Murray
Headshot of Richard Amm. Richard Amm
Headshot of Jordan Jarrett-Bryan Jordan Jarrett-Bryan
Headshot of speaker Samantha Renke Samantha Renke
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm People's Panel (Friday)

Disability Intersectionality

Warren Stapley headshot photo Warren Stapley
Terri, in a white top, long dark hair, smiling Terri Louise Brown
Headshot of Cristina Serrão Cristina Serrão
Speaker photo of Jody Klaire Jody Klaire
Headshot of Sukhjeen Kaur Sukhjeen Kaur
Headshot of Shaun Flores, People's Panellist Shaun Flores
Headshot of Jordan Jarrett-Bryan Jordan Jarrett-Bryan
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm People's Panel (Friday)

Disability Crime, Law & Policy

Maria Alexandrou
Sandie, with short hair, smiling in a blue dress, sitting in her chair Sandie Roberts
Speaker photo of Jody Klaire Jody Klaire
Headshot of Christina Warner Christina Warner
Headshot of Celia Hensman Celia Chartres-Aris (nèe Hensman)
Anna Landre headshot Anna Landre
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm People's Panel (Friday)

Sex & Relationships

Headshot of Helen Dunman Helen Dunman
Lorriane, blonde hair and smiling with a purple top on with SWAD logo Lorraine Stanley
Headshot of speaker Ciara Lawrence Ciara Lawrence
Headshot of Kelly Gordon Kelly Gordon
Roxy Murray Speaker Headshot Roxy Murray
Headshot of Shaun Flores, People's Panellist Shaun Flores
Have a Go Zone

Empowering people with a Disability to reach their full career potential. Exhibitors will showcase products and software that could assist you in your work and may be eligible for funding through Access To Work. Connect with DEI leads from an array of inclusive employers. Plus talks on flexible working, selling your skills, accessing education and building the career you want.

9:10 am - 9:20 am Have a Go (Thursday)

Introduction from Phab

9:30 am - 10:00 am Have A Go (Thursday)

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) Taster Session

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby logo Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GWBR)
10:10 am - 10:30 am Have a Go (Thursday)

Adapted HIIT with VIM Gyms

Vim Gym Logo Vim Gym
10:40 am - 11:10 am Have a Go (Thursday)

British American Football Association (BAFA) Taster Session

Gee Griffiths
11:20 am - 11:50 am Have a Go (Thursday)

Boccia Taster Session

Logo of Boccia Boccia
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm Have a Go (Thursday)

Paradance UK

12:30 pm - 1:00 am Have a Go (Thursday)

Wheelchair Basketball

1:10 pm - 1:30 pm Have a Go (Thursday)

Dance Syndrome

1:40 pm - 2:10 pm Have a Go (Thursday)

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) Taster Session

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby logo Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GWBR)
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm Have a Go (Thursday)

Adelle Spindlove Drama Workshop

Headshot of Adelle Spindlove outdoors smiling at the camera. Adelle Spindlove
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Have a Go (Thursday)

Hado Tournament

Team Dan Edge vs The Grumpy Gits Podcast

Black tshirt, grey beard with bald head Duncan Casburn
Short Brown hair, blue back ground with blac top on Chris Leasmith
Headshot of Martin Dougan Martin Dougan
Headshot of speaker Adam Pearson Adam Pearson
9:00 am - 9:30 am Have a Go (Friday)

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) Taster Session

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby logo Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GWBR)
9:40 am - 10:00 am Have a Go (Friday)

Nick Wilson - Available Accessible Activities

Black hair ,blue shirt, with black and grey beard. smiling Nick Wilson
10:10 am - 10:40 am Have a Go (Friday)

Mr Cookfulness Cooking Workshop

Headshot of Ian Taverner, known as Mr Cookfulness. Ian Taverner
10:50 am - 11:10 am Have a Go (Friday)

British American Football Association (BAFA) Taster Session

Gee Griffiths
11:20 am - 12:20 pm Have a Go (Friday)

New/Adventures x Kate Stanforth - Inclusive Dance Workshop. Sponsored by Allied Mobility

Learning Repertoire from a New Adventures Production. (Pre-booked session, limited availability)

Kate, in her black dance attire with her wheelchiair behind her Kate Stanforth
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Have a Go (Friday)

Wheelchair basketball

Image of people playing basketball rugby Basketball
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm Have a Go (Friday)

New/Adventures x Kate Stanforth - Inclusive Dance Workshop. Sponsored By Allied Mobility

Translation Techniques focused on a New Adventures Production (Pre-booked session, limited availability)

Kate, in her black dance attire with her wheelchiair behind her Kate Stanforth
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Have a Go (Friday)

Wheelchair Tennis with Tabitha Fung

Headshot of Tabitha Fung Tabitha Fung
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm Have a Go (Friday)

Adapted HIIt with VIM Gyms

Vim Gym Logo Vim Gym
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Have a Go (Friday)

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) Taster Session

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby logo Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GWBR)
Employable Lounge

Empowering people with a Disability to reach their full career potential. Exhibitors will showcase products and software that could assist you in your work and may be eligible for funding through Access To Work. Connect with DEI leads from an array of inclusive employers. Plus talks on flexible working, selling your skills, accessing education and building the career you want.

9:30 am - 10:00 am Employable (Thursday)

Purple Match

Purple Match is a matching service and register of Personal Assistants (PAs), bringing together both new and existing PAs who are keen to support disabled people who are in receipt of a Direct Payment through their Local Authority. PAs can enrol with Purple Match to gain access to work as well as being able to network with other PAs. Our goal is to connect Direct Payment (DP) Holders and Personal Assistants to make it easier for PA’s to access work and ensure the DP Holder can get the care and support they need quickly.

Image of Nazia in her black hijab and red top, smiling Nazia Mukadam
10:15 am - 10:45 am Employable (Thursday)

Disabled? Why you are a premium candidate, and how to find your dream job

Jane Hatton, Evenbreak.

Jane Hatton headshot photo Jane Hatton
11:00 am - 11:30 am Employable (Thursday)

Creating opportunities for disabilities - the journey so far at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Mohammad Koheeallee, GB Accessibility Ambassador Lead--- Richard Flandrin--- Nick Forkin: Commercial Business Partner People & Culture--- Sarah Baker: GB Lead for Talent, Capability and Inclusion, Diversity & Equity.

Image of Sarah wearing sun glasses and smiling Sarah Barker
Nick Forkin Nick Forkin
Image of Richarin in a white top, smiling wearing glasses Richard Flandrin
Image of Mo , with a blue jacket on sitting in his chair Mohammad Koheeallee
11:45 am - 12:30 pm Employable (Thursday)

Accessibility & Inclusion at Amazon: Making change happen together

Host: Kate Headley (Director of The Clear Company and UK Government Disability & Access Ambassador for the Recruitment Industry) Panellists: Naomi Johnson (Disability Inclusion Leader and Co-Director of Neurodiversity, PWD AG Global Board at Amazon), Jurgen Donaldson (Disability Inclusion Program Manager at Amazon), Amy Mackay (Senior Program Manager for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Amazon).

Amy Mackay headshot photo Amy Mackay
Naomi Johnson headshot photo Naomi Johnson
kate headley headshot photo Kate Headley
jurgen donalsdon headshot photo Jurgen Donaldson
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm Employable (Thursday)

Disability Inclusion at the BBC

Robbie Crow, Strategic Disability Lead at the BBC

Robbie Crow
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Employable (Thursday)

AXS Passport: Communicating your needs in the workplace and beyond

Adam Hyland, Diversity & Ability.

Headshot of Adam Hyland Adam Hyland
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Employable (Thursday)

Unleashing Potential: Redefining Workforce Diversity through Inclusive Employment

Puneet Singh Singhal, NASA DEI Practitioner.

headshot of speaker Puneet Singh Singhal Puneet Singh Singhal
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Employable (Thursday)

Access for Equal Employment Opportunities Panel

Host: Jamie Shields (Disabled By Society) Panellists: Jurgen Donaldson (Amazon), Carly Tait (JD Group), Jane Hatton (Evenbreak), Mohammad Koheealle (Coca-Cola Europacific Partners).

Mohamma Kohaeealle sitting in his wheelchair by a door photo Mohammad Koheealle
jurgen donalsdon headshot photo Jurgen Donaldson
Jane Hatton headshot photo Jane Hatton
Carly Tait
Headshot of Jamie Shields Jamie Shields
9:15 pm - 9:45 am Employable (Friday)

Disabled? Why you are a premium candidate, and how to find your dream job.

Jane Hatton, Evenbreak.

Jane Hatton headshot photo Jane Hatton
10:00 am - 10:30 am Employable (Friday)

Creating opportunities for disabilities - the journey so far at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Mohammad Koheeallee, GB Accessibility Ambassador Lead------------ Richard Flandrin----------- Nick Forkin: Commercial Business Partner People & Culture------------- Sarah Baker: GB Lead for Talent, Capability and Inclusion, Diversity & Equity.

Image of Sarah wearing sun glasses and smiling Sarah Barker
Nick Forkin Nick Forkin
Image of Richarin in a white top, smiling wearing glasses Richard Flandrin
Image of Mo , with a blue jacket on sitting in his chair Mohammad Koheeallee
10:45 am - 11:15 am Employable (Friday)

Discover a rewarding career and lifestyle fostering a child with disabilities

Neil Annis, Fostering Together.

Neil Annis, Fostering Together, speaker headshot. Neil Annis
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Employable (Friday)

Movement Moving

Mike Adams, CEO & Founder of Purple Tuesday.

Image of Mike Adam, wearin a blue shirt, curly hair, some facial hair and smiling Mike Adams
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Employable (Friday)

Accessing Career Opportunities at Amazon

Host: Atikah Amalina Zaini (Senior Program Manager for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Amazon) Panellists: Jurgen Donaldson (Disability Inclusion Program Manager), Jacqui Sampson (Director Workforce Staffing Ops HR), Alex Perkins (Senior Manager Community Engagement)

Alex Perkins headshot photo Alex Perkins
Jacqui Sampson
jurgen donalsdon headshot photo Jurgen Donaldson
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm Employable (Friday)

Neurodiversity at work - How employers can help their people thrive

Hester Grainger, Perfectly Autistic

Headshot of speaker Hester Grainger from Perfectly Autistic Hester Grainger
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Employable (Friday)

Inclusive Recruitment - How to navigate the process

A fireside chat sponsored by the JD Group to discuss the importance of inclusive recruitment and how to remove barriers to employment.

Ebony Quow headshot photo Ebony Quow
Headshot of Jamie Shields Jamie Shields
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Employable (Friday)

Employment Access within Health & Social Care Panel

Host: Chandos Green MA Panellists: Bethann Siviter (Nurse, Advocate and Author),Tabitha Fung (UHB NHS), Laura Bibby (NHS England), Cristina Serráo (NHS England).

Chandos Green
Image of Laura Bibby, blonde hair, wearing glasses with a black blazor and top Laura Bibby
Headshot of Tabitha Fung Tabitha Fung
Headshot of Cristina Serrão Cristina Serrão
Bethann Siviter Headshot Bethann Siviter
Zensory Zone

With such a jam-packed day, you may require a time out from the hustle and bustle. We have a dedicated area for you to find your Zen and calm your senses. Zensory zone will offer a tranquil, accessible quiet sensory space for all ages and abilities. There will also be scheduled activities to support mindfulness and relaxation.

9:15 am - 9:45 am Zensory Zone (Thursday)

Adaptive Yoga

Accessible and inclusive yoga classes that cater to any mobility level - empowering everyBODY to experience the benefits of yoga

Headshot Miranda McCarthy - Adaptive Yoga Miranda McCarthy
10:00 am - 10:45 am Zensory Zone (Thursday)

Mike Cowan-Jones - Living with Autism (pre-diagnosis)

Headshot of Mike Cowan-Jones Mike Cowan-Jones
11:00 am - 11:30 am Zensory Zone (Thursday)

Quiet Time For Regulation

11:40 am - 12:00 pm Zensory Zone (Thursday)

Pods Play Interactive Storytime

12:10 pm - 1:20 pm Zensory Zone (Thursday)

Quiet time for regulation

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm Zensory Zone (Thursday)

Inclusive learning, therapy & Play with Cosmo

In this session, we will show Cosmo, an award-winning inclusive technology designed to support and improve sensory regulation and Social and Emotional Mental Health. Explore a suite of iPad-based sensory activities in our Cosmo Training app with unique Bluetooth accessible controllers. Come and relax while playing with Cosmo!

1:20 pm - 1:50 pm Zensory Zone (Thursday)

Adelle Spindlove - Book Reading

Headshot of Adelle Spindlove outdoors smiling at the camera. Adelle Spindlove
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zensory Zone (Thursday)

Nubarnu Somani - The use of music to calm those with neurodiversity and hearing & sight loss

Nubarnu will deliver a talk around the use of music to calm those with neurodiversity and hearing & sight loss

Nubarnu Somani
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Zensory Zone (Thursday)

Spoken Words by Zoe Grasby

3:20 pm - 3:40 pm Zensory Zone (Thursday)

Emotion Dysregulation Autism

Zaynab Sohawon. I am CEO at EDA. A proud autistic and care leaver. EDA was borne out of my lived experience of being sectioned in secure and intensive care units for 4 years due to struggling to manage my emotions safely. Now I am a youth mental health advocate, having delivered a TEDx event, published a book and I have spoken at international conferences. I have a film made about me and 6 accolades to my name including a British Citizen Award and Diana Award. I strive to be the person to others that my past self needed.

Zaynab Sohawon headshot photo Zaynab Sohawon
logo of EDA Emotion dysregulation autism
9:15 am - 9:45 am Zensory Zone (Friday)

Miranda McCarthy - Adaptive Yoga

Headshot Miranda McCarthy - Adaptive Yoga Miranda McCarthy
10:00 am - 10:45 am Zensory Zone (Friday)

Mike Cowan-Jones - Living with Autism (post-diagnosis)

Living with Autism (post-diagnosis)

Headshot of Mike Cowan-Jones Mike Cowan-Jones
10:30 am - 11:30 am Zensory Zone (Friday)

Quiet Time for Regulation

11:40 am - 12:10 pm

Nubarnu Somani - The use of music to calm those with neurodiversity and hearing & sight loss

Nubarnu Somani
12:20 pm - 12:40 pm Zensory Zone (Friday)

Inclusive learning, therapy & Play with Cosmo

In this session, we will show Cosmo, an award-winning inclusive technology designed to support and improve sensory regulation and Social and Emotional Mental Health. Explore a suite of iPad-based sensory activities in our Cosmo Training app with unique Bluetooth accessible controllers. Come and relax while playing with Cosmo!

12:50 pm - 1:20 pm Zensory Zone (Friday)

J Grange - How we can create a neuro-inclusive classroom

Headshot of speaker J Grange in recording studio J Grange
1:30 pm - 2:10 pm Zensory Zone (Friday)

Poetry Workshop with Kane Holborn

profile image of Kane Holborn Kane Holborn
2:20 pm - 3:05 pm Zensory Zone (Friday)

Emotion Dysregulation Autism - Zaynab Sohawon

I am CEO at EDA. A proud autistic and care leaver. EDA was borne out of my lived experience of being sectioned in secure and intensive care units for 4 years due to struggling to manage my emotions safely. Now I am a youth mental health advocate, having delivered a TEDx event, published a book and I have spoken at international conferences. I have a film made about me and 6 accolades to my name including a British Citizen Award and Diana Award. I strive to be the person to others that my past self needed.

logo of EDA Emotion dysregulation autism
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm Zensory Zone (Friday)

Adelle Spindlove - Book Reading

Headshot of Adelle Spindlove outdoors smiling at the camera. Adelle Spindlove
Gaming Zone

Powered by Adapt-IT, our Gaming Zone gives delegates the opportunity to trial the latest assistive gaming technology. On both days there will be multiple gaming areas supporting differing levels and types of disability. Enter competitions, watch our Twitch streamers and test your skills against the best retro games or modern titles.

Prebook your Gaming session now.

9:30 am - 4:00 pm Gaming Zone (Thursday)

Have-A-Go Gaming

Book your time slot through the link above.

9:30 am - 11:15 am Gaming Zone (Thursday)

Live Streaming

With Melody Powell aka TheCaringLlama. Watch on-stand or via the online streaming link at www.twitch.tv/thecaringllama

Melody Powell headshot photo Melody Powell
11:30 am - 1:00 am Gaming Zone (Thursday)

Unsyted Radio Podcast

Join Chad Bouton of Unsyted Radio, Adapt-IT Managing Director Simon O’Gorman and each of the technical support members as they review technology and the Gaming Zone

Simon O'Gorman headshot photo Simon O'Gorman
Chad Bouton Chad Bouton
1:10 pm - 2:30 pm Gaming Zone (Thursday)

Live Streaming

With Melody Powell aka TheCaringLlama. Watch on-stand or via the online streaming link at www.twitch.tv/thecaringllama

Melody Powell headshot photo Melody Powell
2:40 pm - 3:40 pm Gaming Zone (Thursday)

Battle of the Podcasts

Unsyted Radio vs SeeSaw Podcast battle it out on Mortal Kombat 11

Chad Bouton Chad Bouton
9:30 am - 4:00 pm Gaming Zone (Friday)

Have-A-Go Gaming

9:30 am - 11:00 am Gaming Zone (Friday)

Live Streaming

With Mathew Allcock aka TheWobblyGamer. Watch on-stand or via the online streaming link at www.twitch.tv/thewobblygamer

headshot photo of The Wobbly Gamer Matthew Allcock (The Wobbly Gamer)
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Gaming Zone (Friday)

Three Guys and a Console

Join Chad Bouton Of Unsyted Radio, Adapt-IT’s Simon O’Gorman & The Real Grumpy Dad, Chris Leasmith on their new Podcast as they discuss all things Gaming with a special Disability Expo theme. Covering: Topic of the Expo, Curve Ball, Retro Chart and Serious Sam Discussion.

Simon O'Gorman headshot photo Simon O'Gorman
Short Brown hair, blue back ground with blac top on Chris Leasmith
Chad Bouton Chad Bouton
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Gaming Zone (Friday)

Live Streaming

With Jess Peacey of Adapt-IT. Watch on-stand or via the online streaming link at www.twitch.tv/adaptitonline

Interactive Accessible Home

Sponsored by Manage At Home (Medequip)

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Guided tour of the interactive accessible home with Medequip’s Occupational Therapists

Join our Occupational Therapist for a guided tour of the interactive accessible home. See & learn about products to support your independence.

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Moving and Handling at home

Mike Cowan-Jones, ARMS Rehab Ltd.

Headshot of Mike Cowan-Jones Mike Cowan-Jones
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Live sleep consultations with Levitex

Headshot of James Leinhardt James Leinhardt
2:30 am - 3:30 pm

Guided tour of the interactive accessible home with Medequip’s Occupational Therapists

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Guided tour of the interactive accessible home with Medequip’s Occupational Therapists

Join our Occupational Therapist for a guided tour of the interactive accessible home. See & learn about products to support your independence.

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Live sleep consultations with Levitex

Headshot of James Leinhardt James Leinhardt
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Moving and Handling at home

Mike Cowan-Jones, ARMS Rehab Ltd.

Headshot of Mike Cowan-Jones Mike Cowan-Jones
2:30 am - 3:30 pm

Guided tour of the interactive accessible home with Medequip’s Occupational Therapists

Live Podcasts
9:45 am - 10:30 am Live Podcasts stand N38 - (Thursday)

Sunflower Conversations Podcast

Chantal Boyle of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower chats to Solène Anglaret

Chantal Boyle
Solène Anglaret headshot Solène Anglaret
10:45 am - 11:30 am Live Podcasts stand N38 - (Thursday)

A woman’s perspective of Neurodiversity

Zaynab Sohawon headshot photo Zaynab Sohawon
Vanesa D'Souza headshot photo Vanesa D'Souza
Solène Anglaret headshot Solène Anglaret
11:45 am - 12:30 pm Live Podcasts stand N38 - (Thursday)

The Sick and Sickening Podcast Sexability Series – The Pursuit of Pleasure

Featuring Roxy Murray, Kelly Gordon & JJ

Headshot of JJ JJ
Headshot of Kelly Gordon Kelly Gordon
Roxy Murray Speaker Headshot Roxy Murray
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Live Podcasts stand N38 - (Thursday)

Ciara’s Pink Sparkle Podcast

Ciara chats to Eva Abley

Headshot of speaker Ciara Lawrence Ciara Lawrence
Headshot of Eva Abley Eva Abley
9:15 am - 10:00 am Live Podcasts stand N38 - (Friday)

Chatting with Chandy - Men's Mental Health Check

Chandy takes a Men's Mental Health Check with Chris Leasmith and Alan Wallace

Alan Wallace headshot photo Alan Wallace
Chandos Green
Short Brown hair, blue back ground with blac top on Chris Leasmith
11:45 am - 12:30 pm Live Podcasts stand N38 - (Friday)

Ciara's Pink Sparkle Podcast

Ciara Lawrence chats to Adam Pearson

Headshot of speaker Ciara Lawrence Ciara Lawrence
Headshot of speaker Adam Pearson Adam Pearson
1:00 am - 1:45 am Live Podcasts stand N38 - (Friday)

Sunflower Conversations Podcast

Chantal Boyle from Hidden Disabilities Sunflower chats to Eva Abley

Chantal Boyle
Headshot of Eva Abley Eva Abley
Book Signings
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm I Matter book zone

Samantha Renke book signing

Come and meet Samantha Renke (actress, presenter, disability activist, inclusion and equality consultant and keynote speaker) and get a signed copy of her her brilliant book 'You Are The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread'

Headshot of speaker Samantha Renke Samantha Renke
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