Explore perspectives on life with disabilities and accessibility

We have compiled a list of podcasts that you can hear on the weekend, the sweep, on the road trip to grandma, in front of the fireplace with a cup of coffee or on a walk in the forest. Listen in if you want to learn more about Universal Design, activism, sensory architecture, or what it means to live with a disability. Have fun.

What we walk around with

In 'The Thing We Go Around With', the poet Caspar Eric takes a trip to the Danish country. He himself has Cerebral Palsy, which makes him limp, and so he has a somewhat ambivalent relationship with walking. But also to his body. And that is why he has now decided to go on a series of walks with some people who have a special relationship with their body in order to both become wiser about theirs and his own. For example, start with the episode where Caspar Eric walks with Mads Holm, who also has Cerebral Palsy, yet they live very different lives. Listen to the podcast by clicking here.

How to Be a Better Ally, With Disability Advocate Alice Wong

Alice Wong, activist and consultant, talks about the unique perspectives that people with disabilities bring to the conversation, what people without disabilities can do to promote and protect equality, and why the film “Crip Camp” is essential to watch. Listen to the podcast by clicking here.

The Future is Inclusive

The Future Is Inclusive is a 10-episode Australian podcast that explores different perspectives on what it means to live either with a disability or as a caregiver. The 10 sections address accessibility, inclusion, identity, education, labour market, health and more, among others. Listen to the podcast by clicking here

Urban Sound Architecture of the Senses

We tend to describe architecture as something visual. Images of buildings and urban environments are what many find describe the places. But when we experience architecture, all senses are in play. That is why BYLYD in the series Sensernes Arkitektur focuses on each sense and explores precisely its importance for the experience of space and architecture. Listen to the podcast by clicking here.

The Purple Pound

Is there an economic business benefit to designing accessible goods and services? Evan Davis and guests discuss examples ranging from hair care products to hotel rooms. Listen to the podcast by clicking here.

The Obvious Question

In “The Obvious Question,” Madi Lawson, a 21-year-old journalism student with muscular dystrophy, addresses the assumptions, misconceptions and ignorance that others have about people with disabilities. In the podcast, Madi talks to co-host Becky Smith and a host of other guests about fashion, friendship, dating and more - as well as challenging all the things that you thought you knew about living with a disability but haven't had the opportunity to ask about before. Listen to the podcast by clicking here.

Design for everyone

Humans have different needs, therefore we should not design products and environments for the average human being. A single flight of stairs can cause harm to a person with a physical disability. This is where architects, designers and universal design come into the picture. At KADK, a group of architecture and design students work with universal design and accessibility. But why do they do it? Can we possibly design products and environments for all kinds of people? What is the concept of universal design? Listen to the podcast by clicking here.