Access All: Disability News and Mental Health

Meet the mum with ADHD whose video rant went viral, the woman who washes her clothes in cola to help her skin condition, and the chronic illness blogger who has turned her back on clean eating.Andrea Bell and her two sons have forms of Attention Deficit Disorder - she tells how a diagnosis changed their lives. Now she runs a charity helping others in the same boat and why she sees the disability as a plus. Australian blogger and podcaster Carly Findlay rounds-up the social media from this month - #DisabledAndCute - and describes living with the rare skin condition ichthyosis. In order to fix her chronic illness, Natasha Lipman had been obsessive about so-called "clean eating".She was a guest on the programme in 2014 when she ran the Nutritiously Natasha blog and now returns to explain why she now rejects restrictive diets and blames social media for pushing her into an unhealthy lifestyle.

Three disabled entrepreneurs share their wisdom and practical tips for building a business.Liz Jackson is blind. She got support from the government’s Access to Work scheme when running a company of over 100 staff.Ben Wolfenden has cystic fibrosis. He built his business quickly so he could step back as his health deteriorated.Clive Collins is a wheelchair user following an accident 25 years ago. He grows Christmas trees, thanks to clever engineering and support from a great mentor.Presented by Johny Cassidy and produced by Emma Tracey.Please share the link on your social media, and if you rate and review us on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts from, it'll help more like-minded people find us. To tell us your story, email ouch@bbc.co.uk.

It's time for the weekly shop.Disabled mum Lizzy Gwilliam and the Ouch team have news of some recent developments which might make shopping that little bit easier.One of the newest hacks includes the wheelchair accessible trolley with space for a baby seat.Please share the link on your social media, and if you rate and review us on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts from, it'll help more like-minded people find us. To tell us your story, email ouch@bbc.co.uk.

NHS mental health director Mandy Stevens joins us on our monthly talk show to discuss being hospitalised for depression herself. She recently posted about it on social media and the unusual "back to the floor" perspective helped it go viral. She's raising awareness about mental health difficulties but what did she learn? US campaigner and podcaster Emily Ladau reviews what's being talked about in disability circles on Facebook and Twitter and blind entrepreneur Amar Latif gives us the lowdown on how to get fit fast.Presented by Kate Monaghan and Simon Minty. The producer was Emma Tracey. Get in touch with the show by emailing ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook. Please share the programme and head over to iTunes or your preferred podcast service and rate and review us - it helps other people find us who might enjoy and appreciate Ouch.

How footage taken by guide dog Kika’s wearable camera went viral and the positive change it’s had on her owner Amit’s interactions with the public. With Amit Patel, Daniel Gordon, Kathleen Hawkins, Emma Tracey and guide dogs Kika and Verona.Please share the link on your social media, and if you rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from, then it'll help more like-minded people find us.To tell us your story, email ouch@bbc.co.uk.

The wheelchair v buggy case winner on life in a care home and fighting discrimination.Here’s an interview we did with Doug Paulley in 2014 for the Ouch talk show. In it, he describes an ”average Doug day” and the toll that fighting disability discrimination cases has had on his mental and physical health. Rob Crossan and Kate Monaghan present.Please share the link on your social media, and if you rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from, then it'll help more like-minded people find us.Have you fought disability discrimination and won? To tell us your story, or anything else, Email ouch@bbc.co.uk, tweet @bbcouch and find us on Facebook.

It has been snowing widely in the UK in recent days. But other than it being colder and slippier, what other ways does it affect people who can't see? On this edition of Inside Ouch, Emma Tracey and Damon Rose are joined by sound artist Amie Slavin to discuss how weather can radically affect the sound of the environment around you. All three are blind. Find out why rain can be incredibly helpful when you are trying to orientate yourself. Why is wind so bad? And, other than drifting and slip hazards, how else does snow get in the way of those who can't see? Clue: echolocation plays a part here. Please share the link on your social media, and if you rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from, then it'll help more like-minded people find us.Tell us about your weather experiences and what you think we should do on the programme next week. Email ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet 'bbcouch and find us on Facebook.

Katie Cooke is a distance runner who has epilepsy. She runs, she blacks out, then she gets up and continues. Find out why she puts herself through this strain on Ouch's hour-long talk show where she is joined by Lee Ridley, also known as Lost Voice Guy, a comedian who performs using a speech synthesizer on his iPad (pictured here). Presented by Simon Minty and Kate Monaghan, produced by Emma Tracey.If you want to contact us email ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook. Rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from, it helps people to find the show. Also please like us and share our programme on your social media.

Punk band, Electric Umbrella, join us in the studio to talk about their new single Christmas As A Punk.The musicians, from the organisation of the same name, have learning disabilities and collaborate with professional musicians to combat social isolation. Lead singer Lawrence, percussionist Robbie and Tom Billington, who co-founded Electric Umbrella, came in to chat and we played their new single.With Damon Rose, Emma Tracey and Beth Rose.To contact us, email ouch@bbc.co.uk, tweet @bbcouch or look us up on Facebook.Please subscribe for free on iTunes, or your favourite podcast service, to receive this on your device in podcast form. Rate and review it and tell your pals too.

On this hour-long show, we meet disabled people living in the Canadian Arctic and the Australian outback. Does cold, ice, snow, heat and remote living mean that these places are too inaccessible for them to function independently? Or do the communities rally-round in different ways to those connected towns and cities where access and independence might seem better? We hook up with a visually impaired couple who live in the icy city of Iqaluit by the Arctic Ocean. And, in remote Australia, we speak to a man in Berrigan who setup a "shed" where men can congregate and talk as they toil, in order to combat isolation and mental health problems. Contributors include: Holly Lane, Kelly MacDonald, Samantha Jenkinson of People with Disabilities WA, Tony Taylor from Men's Shed, Jo Russell, Mike Stopkaand and wife Jenna. With thanks to AMI Audio in Toronto, Canada and 720ABC Perth, Australia. Presenters are Kate Monaghan and Simon Minty. The producer was Damon Rose. Get in touch with us and tell us where you are listening to us from and what you do while you listen. email ouch@bbc.co.uk tweet @bbcouch or find us on Facebook. Also, tell your friends about the programme, rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts - it helps people who would appreciate this programme to find it.