Business Without Bullsh-t

Celia Chartres-Aris on Championing Disability Rights and Inclusion

Apr 23, 2024

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EP 301 - Celia is a disabled founder and Investor, a multi-award winning campaigner, lobbyist, researcher and policy designer, advocating for the improvement of disability equity and accessibility inclusivity.

We discuss Celia's life long journey with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and her personal and professional challenges. We talk about the importance of representation, access to benefits, and inclusive policies to advocate for a shift towards normalisation and societal integration of disabled people.

We speak about the role of SMEs in fostering inclusivity and how they can become more proactive. We also discuss the necessity for businesses and government bodies to embrace inclusive practices - to consult with disabled representatives for a more equitable and accessible future.

Celia also tells us why ineffective consultation qualifies for the big bin of bulls**t

Chapters:

00:00 BWB with Celia Chartres-Aris

01:17 Celia's Journey with Loeys Dietz Syndrome

10:10 Challenging Disability Stereotypes

10:47 The Intersection of Disability and Normality

26:24 The World of Work as a Disabled Individual

32:57 Exploring Accessibility and Inclusion Challenges

33:33 Workplace Adjustments and Discrimination

36:19 The Impact of COVID-19 on Work Flexibility

37:18 Unconscious Bias and Disability Representation

39:56 Experiences with Disability and Public Perception