By Students, For Students: The Power of Podcasting for Disability in Higher Ed
Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting · Jennifer-Lee Gunson & Neil McPhedran. HigherEdPods.com. Podium Podcast Co.
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Show Notes
A student-led podcast amplifying disabled students' voices in higher education.
Tim Roe and Matthew Whiteman share the story behind One in Five, a podcast created by disabled students for disabled students. The name represents the one in five people in the UK who have a disability, and the show dives into their lived experiences navigating university life—from the application process to academic support and accessibility. Tim and Matthew discuss the importance of student-led storytelling, the challenges of disability diagnoses in higher education, and how their podcast became a valuable resource embedded in the UCAS system. They also reflect on what they'd do differently and the potential for future episodes. Whether you're in higher ed, podcasting, or passionate about accessibility, this conversation offers insight and inspiration.
Episode Links:
- The One in Five Podcast | UniTasterDays
- Tim Roe | LinkedIn
- Matthew Whiteman | LinkedIn
- Matthew’s Website: Matthew Whiteman
- One in Five | LinkedIn
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (03:56) - Tim and Matthew’s Backgrounds
- (06:29) - Why One in Five Was Created
- (09:24) - Creating a Student-Led Mini-Series
- (11:14) - Challenges in University Accessibility
- (15:01) - Giving Students Control of the Conversation
- (18:58) - Why More Universities Aren’t Doing This
- (23:39) - Disability Diagnosis & University Support
- (25:55) - Ensuring Long-Term Accessibility
- (28:34) - The Unexpected Benefits of Podcasting
- (32:25) - Lessons Learned & Future Ideas
- (34:53) - Conclusion
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