Between Signal Podcast

About Between Signal Podcast

Between Signals Podcast is a platform that amplifies the voices of disabled people, advocates, professionals, and community leaders. Hosted by Carinder Malhi, we explore disability rights, accessibility, inclusion, mental health, technology, sport, and current issues through honest conversations, inspiring stories, and practical solutions that help create a more inclusive world.

Publisher

Between Signals podcast

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Feb 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   : The Accessibility Strategy Making Victoria’s Trams Work for Everyone

   EPISODE DESCRIPTION — Ready to publishAccessibility is not a checklist—it is a redesign of how transport actually works. Trisha Maloney, Victoria’s Chief Accessibility Advocate, shares how she is pushing an entire transport system to work for people with disabilities instead of around them.Trisha explains how the role came about almost by accident after decades of disability and human rights advocacy, and why being able to set her own agenda matters. She works directly with engineers, planners, and the disability community to shape trams, trains, buses, stations, and the spaces around them—before designs are locked in.You’ll discover: Why Victoria’s old tram network creates some of the toughest accessibility challenges How disability users are brought into design discussions from the very beginning, not after the fact What “try before you ride” does for people who are nervous about public transport How technology like hearing loops, accessible apps, and Bluetooth-based information systems can help everyone, not just disabled passengers Why changing places bathrooms, lift redundancy, and emergency evacuation planning are essential, not optional Trisha also gets honest about the barriers that still exist. Physical access is improving, but attitudinal barriers, invisible disabilities, and assumptions about who “counts” as disabled still shape everyday experiences. She makes a powerful case for designing transport so people never have to ask, book ahead, or prove they need access just to get on with their day.This conversation is essential listening for transport planners, accessibility advocates, engineers, policymakers, and anyone who wants to understand what truly inclusive infrastructure looks like in practice. If you care about cities, mobility, or the future of public transport, this episode will change the way you think about access.

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Why Most Accessibility Policies Fail Without Real Conversation

   Episode DescriptionMost businesses think they are inclusive because they have a policy. Fern Hughes shows why that is not enough and what to do instead if you want people to actually feel heard, supported, and able to belong.Fern, founder of 3LB Consultancy, brings more than 16 years of teaching and leadership experience into a practical conversation about accessibility, communication, and designing with real people instead of assumptions. From websites and logos to documents, menus, and even toilet layouts, she explains why small design choices can make the difference between participation and exclusion.You’ll discover: Why accessibility starts with conversation, not a template pulled from the internet How to make websites easier to navigate with better font choices, colour contrast, structure, and less overwhelming copy Why policies without lived experience can miss the point completely What businesses get wrong about disability, sensory overload, and “one-size-fits-all” accessibility How collaboration with disabled people and global majority communities leads to better design and stronger belonging Fern also shares how her work is evolving through a client-led consultancy model, where each project expands from one need to the next - whether that means visual branding, written content, or digital accessibility. She and carinder also touch on screen readers, lip reading, assistive tech, and the gaps many organisations still overlook.If you care about building a business, website, or workplace that people can actually use, this conversation is for you. It is especially valuable for founders, designers, educators, and anyone responsible for creating experiences that need to work for everyone, not just the majority.Fern is the founder of 3LB Consultancy, where she supports organisations with learning, inclusion, communication, and accessible design. She also shares that her new podcast, The Third Conversation, is launching at the end of September, with deeper panels and honest conversations about the issues people usually avoid. LinkedIn/website links : www.3lbconsultancy.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.3lbconsultancy.com&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2fJnlj3av-cT5-SmMvB4wH) @3lbconsultancy https://www.linkedin.com/in/fern-hughes3lb (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://calendly.com/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.linkedin.com%252Fin%252Ffern-hughes3lb%26user_uuid%3D97d6e7bd-acc8-4418-b7b6-8a5229027539%26stage%3D0%26hmac%3Df5d5c3e92650acf27732840cfdb4d5f290f663d0ef06c9b0e587ca93e4851f79&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw30A7hRSL40GOGmjkXe36Ut)

3. 

   4 Aug 2026

   The Unpredictable Reality of Living with Epilepsy—What Most People Never Understand

   Surviving seizures, bullying, and society’s ignorance—Jane Rogers shares her powerful journey for anyone living with epilepsy or facing unseen challengesImagine living with an unpredictable disease that can strike anytime, anywhere—sometimes in the most private moments. Jane Rogers, author of Laughing Through the Storm, opens up about her 30-year battle with epilepsy, revealing the raw reality behind the seizures, the societal misunderstandings, and the resilience it takes to keep going. From navigating bullying at school to confronting ignorance in the workplace, Jane’s story is a masterclass in strength, humor, and advocacy.In this candid conversation, Jane shares moving insights into how early diagnosis turned her life upside down, including the physical and emotional toll seizures take, especially when they happen in awkward or embarrassing moments. You'll discover: the unanticipated aftermath of seizures—like brain fog and migraines—that many don’t see; how the unpredictability of epilepsy constantly challenges her mental fortitude; and the simple yet powerful strategies she uses to stand up for herself against dismissive or ignorant attitudes.We break down: how she turned her struggles into a memoir that not only educates but empowers; the importance of speaking up and demanding respect; and her journey jrojewels@gmail.com

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