2, Kevin meets Scott Whitney to discuss the All 4 Inclusion Awards

03/05/25 • 24 min

In this conversation Kevin Daws asks founder Scott Whitney to share his personal journey of becoming disabled and how it led to the creation of All 4 Inclusion, an initiative aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities.

He discusses the unique aspects of the All 4 Inclusion Awards, emphasizing their focus on recognising everyday individuals rather than just high-profile figures. The conversation also covers the various award categories, including the newly introduced Latifa Sanneh Award, which honours resilience and determination.

Scott highlights the positive impact these awards have on individuals and the community, as well as the importance of sponsorship and nominations for future growth.
The All 4 Inclusion Awards take place in Manchester on October 23rd, tickets can be purchased here
https://www.all4inclusion.org/event-details/all-4-inclusion-awards-2025
Nominations can be submitted here during March 2025
https://forms.office.com/e/7EAq4CA9ed

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# 38 Public transport to blame for disability no shows?

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In this episode, Scott Whitney reflects on the recent Empowerment Awards, highlighting the importance of celebrating the disability community. He shares personal experiences of the challenges faced by disabled individuals in accessing public transport to get to venues, emphasising the need for better accessibility and awareness.

The conversation underscores the ongoing issues of social isolation and the responsibility of public transport providers to ensure accessibility.
The Empowerment Awards are a disability focused Awards arranged by Terri - Louise Brown, founder of Talks with MS

Have you had any transport nightmares getting to events?
If so, let us know.
Why not visit our website on www.all4inclusion.org

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3. Kevin meets Steve Darling MP

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"We have to stand up and make those challenges."

Presenter Kevin Daws sits down with Torbay MP Steve Darling.

Steve has been on the Torbay council since the mid 90s and been an MP since 2024. In fact Steve is one of a few disabled MP's as he is registered blind.
Kevin asks Steve what it's like to be a role model for people with disabilities

Steve talks about Jennie, his guide dog

How politics is within the family

How he like to stick up for disabled people and others without a voice

Want to know more about All 4 Inclusion, visit our website www.all4inclusion.org

The All 4 Inclusion Pod - 2, Kevin meets Scott Whitney to discuss the All 4 Inclusion Awards

Transcript

Scott Whitney (00:02.168)
All right, good to go.
Excellent. Right Scott, today we want to talk about the All 4 Inclusion Awards. But for anyone who doesn't know you and doesn't know All 4 Inclusion, tell us a little bit about yourself and why did you set up All 4 Inclusion?
Yes, it's a bit strange on being a guest on the All 4 Inclusion pod instead of a host for a change. But I became disabled in 2020. It happened overnight, like a click of a fingers. One day I was disabled, the next