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Launched in Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week 2019, the Shifting Perspectives Podcast is brought to you by the Down’s Syndrome Association.
In our podcast, we'll tell the stories of people who have Down's syndrome as well as of their families and carers, raising a smile, providing insights and challenging commonly held attitudes and prejudices.
We are thrilled to be working with Richard Bailey, curator and mastermind behind the Shifting Perspectives photography project, as our host.
Where Shifting Perspectives began
When his daughter, Billie-Jo, was born at the start of the noughties he knew very little about Down's syndrome and when he looked for information in books, he found very factual information and very factual images.
He explains in the introduction of the Shifting Perspectives book (published in 2012): "The images we found in those old textbooks had little bearing on our experience…We found no images that showed daily life, no images of families having fun with their children, or of young adults going about their daily life and these were the images that we dearly wanted to see."
Working with other parents of children with Down's syndrome, who also happened to be photographers, they created their first small exhibition of photographs in 2005 for Down's Syndrome Awareness Week.
With support from the Down's Syndrome Association and GlaxoSmithKline, Richard and his fellow photographers were able to continue to exhibit their work in multiple locations around the UK and beyond.
In our podcast, we'll tell the stories of people who have Down's syndrome as well as of their families and carers, raising a smile, providing insights and challenging commonly held attitudes and prejudices.
We are thrilled to be working with Richard Bailey, curator and mastermind behind the Shifting Perspectives photography project, as our host.
Where Shifting Perspectives began
When his daughter, Billie-Jo, was born at the start of the noughties he knew very little about Down's syndrome and when he looked for information in books, he found very factual information and very factual images.
He explains in the introduction of the Shifting Perspectives book (published in 2012): "The images we found in those old textbooks had little bearing on our experience…We found no images that showed daily life, no images of families having fun with their children, or of young adults going about their daily life and these were the images that we dearly wanted to see."
Working with other parents of children with Down's syndrome, who also happened to be photographers, they created their first small exhibition of photographs in 2005 for Down's Syndrome Awareness Week.
With support from the Down's Syndrome Association and GlaxoSmithKline, Richard and his fellow photographers were able to continue to exhibit their work in multiple locations around the UK and beyond.
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Luke is 25 and a huge Manchester United fan. He is in paid employment, goes to college, and loves watching the soaps on TV. Last year, he fell head over heels in love with his girlfriend Emily, and tells Richard about his hopes for wedding bells in the future.
Siblings Steph and Chris live in Northern Ireland and describe each other as best friends. They talk to Richard about growing up, living together during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how Steph has helped Chris get through some dark times. They also discuss Steph’s hobby of tag rugby, child minding job, and her love of posh dinners, hotel stays and cocktails.
Tommy Jessop is acting royalty. He stole the show at the National Television Awards show in September by dancing live on stage, and gave a star performance as Terry Boyle in the BBC's hugely popular series 'Line of Duty'. In this episode, Tommy talks to Richard about his amazing career to date, his thoughts on diversity in the arts, and his personal ambition to become the next James Bond.
Tash and Clare live together in a supported living setting and have been best friends for more than 20 years. In this episode, they speak to Richard about their jobs, busy fitness schedules, friendship, and their shared love of foot spas, cake and Champagne. It’s a laugh a minute with these two…
Ann Cleeves is an award-winning crime writer whose books have been brought to life on the television. Her novels were dramatised as the TV detective series Vera, in which actor Daniel Laurie, who has Down's syndrome, played character Adam Beecher. The BBC also adapted her Shetland series into a popular drama, and now her book The Long Call, has just been aired on ITV. In it, actor Sarah Gordy plays one of the main characters. So in this special podcast, we’ve handed the mic over to Sarah to interview Ann herself. They chat about Ann’s career, inspiration, and some very interesting jobs she’s done in the past.
James Ducarreaux lives life to the full. He’s an avid Bournemouth FC supporter and loves nothing more than a beer and a laugh with the lads. He works at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and appeared on TV’s ‘The Undateables’ back in 2018. He didn’t find love then, but he has some very exciting news on the romance front now.
Claire Harris and Abigail Clay are sisters who both love acting. They previously made a film together called possABILITY about finding employment for people who have Down’s syndrome. Claire is also a keen swimmer and football player, and Abigail has recently started a drama group called Shakespeare 21 for adults who have Down's syndrome. The siblings discuss what they’ve been up to during lockdown and their plans for the future.
Watch possABILITY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2GTHbmKlBU
Read more about Shakespeare 21: http://www.abigailclay.com/shakespeare-21.html
Christopher Davies is an exceptional man and absolute gentleman. He talks openly about the loss of a close friend, the death of his beloved father, and his recent experience of Covid-19. The 45-year-old lives independently and loves swimming, snooker and script writing.
Caitlin Trevor is an incredibly busy young woman. The 17-year-old has been studying for her GCSEs and a BTEC, and loves art, landscape photography and drama. She has collected more than 120 medals for swimming and wants to be a swimming coach and classroom assistant in the future. She speaks alongside her father Mark and the pair tell us how they’ve taken up running together over the pandemic.
Check out Caitlin's cards here: https://www.thealliumcollection.com/
Alex Rawle is the Project Manager for DSActive, the programme run by the Down’s Syndrome Association to provide opportunities for people who have Down’s syndrome to lead active and healthy lives. He talks nutrition, sleep, mental health, and how to keep fit and motivated during the coronavirus pandemic.
NB: This podcast was recorded in early December 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advice was in accordance with public health guidelines at the time of recording.
Jack chats to Richard about living semi-independently (and enjoying the cleaning!) keeping up two jobs as a waiter, winning numerous gold medals, and his dream of becoming a public speaker.
Elizabeth’s daughter Amy is 13 and she has Down’s syndrome and Autism Spectrum Condition. Liz talks about the hugely positive impact Amy has had on her professional career, and also the ways in which her family has adjusted life to make Amy feel more comfortable.
We find out how filming for their full-length documentary has taken the brothers from Cornwall, to India, Vietnam and beyond. We chat about what it’s like travelling together, living together, and most importantly, we get all the gossip from their adventures, as they spread the message about what they call ‘up-syndrome’.
Sarah talks to Richard about her struggle over whether to move her son from a mainstream to SEN school, her hopes for seven-year-old Oscar’s future, and how she came to acquire more than 40,000 followers on her blog.
"Live life to the max!" is very much Ophir’s mantra. The twenty-something Londoner tells us about leaving home, working two jobs, keeping up a long-distance relationship, and a very special moment she shared with her absolute favourite popstar, Jessie J.
Actor, dancer, model...recipient of an MBE and an honorary doctorate...Sarah and Richard talk about her career highlights, current projects and being an ambassador and advocate.
Two years ago Jane co-founded Step And Stone, an artisan bakery making lavosh flat breads, working with young people with learning disabilities to develop their skills and confidence so they can eventually find employment in the mainstream catering world.
Richard chats to his daughter Billie-Jo about school, friends, adventures and college life
Richard and Ian discuss fatherhood and family life. Ian's six year old son Arran has Down's syndrome and is at a mainstream primary school. He talks to Richard about being Arran's dad, family life and walking the Wainwrights.
Meet Sarah, a twenty-something city girl and Spurs fan.
Richard and Sarah discuss her life so far, including school, college, work, and hopes for the future.
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