The Wheelchair Activist

Hosted by Emma Vogelmann, The Wheelchair Activist is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of disabled people and driving the conversation on accessibility and equality. Through insightful interviews and discussions, Emma explores the challenges and successes in the fight for inclusion, offering listeners the knowledge and inspiration to advocate for change. Whether you’re an ally, a policymaker, or part of the disabled community, this podcast is your go-to for understanding and action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wheelchair Activist is a society podcast hosted by Emma Vogelmann, with 44 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Emma Vogelmann hosts The Wheelchair Activist, a society show with 44 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Access in Oz: Inside the Making of Wicked with Chantelle Nassari

  Nov 24, 202548 minS4

  <p>Hi Arlo,</p><p>Hope you are well! Sending over everything for the next episode of The Wheelchair Activist - scheduled to go live on Monday at 10am your time. Please let me know if you need anything else in addition to what I've included below!</p><br><p>YouTube link: https://youtu.be/-lBQLn5vK1g</p><br><p>MP3 File: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHpmR0R60D-0ZUKzcOUK1thsk71s96j7/view?usp=sharing</p><br><p>Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14tZWKU_WMEHCpmg2Bydyj66GUes6wkKF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107424367793263147299&rtpof=true&sd...

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  Episode #8

  Disability in the Salem Witch Trials with Dan Howlett

  Oct 20, 202558 minS4

  <p>Transcript and Youtube version [CC].</p><br><p>It's almost Halloween and we've got the perfect episode for spooky season! Emma chats with historian Dan Howlett about the role disability played in the Salem Witch Trials. We hope you enjoy these fascinating stories and hidden histories!</p><br><p>Dan Howlett received his Ph.D. in History from George Mason University in 2025. He currently teaches courses on digital history at GMU and the Salem Witchcraft Trials at the University of Richmond. He is currently working on his manuscript project Innocent Blood and Stony Hearts: Disability, Religion, and the Salem Wit...

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  Episode #7

  Inclusion & Authenticity in the Music Industry with Lachi

  Sep 22, 20251 hourS4

  <p>Transcript and Youtube version [CC].</p><br><p>This month, Emma is chatting with musician, advocate, and author, Lachi! They discuss Lachi's work in the music industry, her commitment to authenticity, her upcoming book, I Identify As Blind, and so much more!</p><br><p>Lachi is a world touring recording artist and author, award winning music executive, globally renowned disability inclusion advocate, host of PBS series Renegades, and Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) National Trustee. Born legally blind, Lachi created RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities), collaborating on disability-inclusive solutions with the likes of Netflix, Live Nation and mo...

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  Episode #6

  Offsetting Costs for the Disabled Community with Georgina Colman

  Aug 18, 202552 minS4

  <p>Transcript and Youtube version [CC].</p><br><p>This episode, Emma interviews the founder of Purpl, Georgina Colman! Being disabled is expensive. Purpl is working to offset the average £1,095 of additional costs disabled people spend per month by being the UK’s first discount platform built by disabled people, for disabled people.</p><br><p>Georgina Colman is the founder of Purpl, the UK’s first dedicated discount platform for disabled people. Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and ADHD, she has a deep understanding of the financial and practical challenges that come with disability. Her mission is to help the dis...

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  Episode #5

  Disability Pride Month Reflections (Solo Episode)

  Jul 29, 202540 minS4

  <p>Transcript and Youtube version [CC].</p><br><p>July is Disability Pride Month and it's felt different and complicated this year. Emma is speaking directly to listeners in this first-ever solo episode sharing her reflections on Disability Pride Month, the current attacks on disability rights, and the contradictions it all brings to surface.</p><br><p>Mentioned in this episode...</p><p>• Diversability D-30 Disability Impact List</p><p>• Stylist Article "This year’s Disability Pride Month isn’t a celebration – it’s a protest"</p><p>• Ramping Up Rights by Rachel Charlton-Dailey</p><p>• Sitting Pretty by Rebekah Taussig</p><br><p>...

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