Breaking the Mould: How Celia Chartres-Aris Champions Disability Rights and Inclusion

EP 301 – Celia is a disabled founder and Investor, a multi-award winning campaigner, lobbyist, researcher and policy designer, advocating for the improvement of disability equity and accessibility inclusivity.

We discuss Celia’s life long journey with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and her personal and professional challenges. We talk about the importance of representation, access to benefits, and inclusive policies to advocate for a shift towards normalisation and societal integration of disabled people.

We speak about the role of SMEs in fostering inclusivity and how they can become more proactive. We also discuss the necessity for businesses and government bodies to embrace inclusive practices – to consult with disabled representatives for a more equitable and accessible future.

Celia also tells us why ineffective consultation qualifies for the big bin of bulls**t

Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Celia Chartres-Aris
01:15 Celia’s Personal Battle with Disability and Health
10:14 Navigating Disability Rights and Social Perceptions
26:34 The Challenge of Disability in the Workplace
32:23 Accessibility and Inclusion: Moving Forward Together
37:17 Challenging Subconscious Bias and Disability Stereotypes
38:38 The Impact of Media Representation on Disability Perception
39:55 Navigating Social Interactions and Disability Etiquette
41:50 The Power of Community
48:31 Improving Disability Inclusion in Business and Society
56:20 Personal Experiences with Disability and the Healthcare System
01:05:42 Reflecting on Societal Attitudes Towards Disability
01:12:55 Exploring Genetic Survival and Community Support
01:13:36 The High Cost of Healthcare
01:15:11 Facing Criticism and Finding Beauty in the System
01:15:31 The Importance of Fairness and Protecting the NHS
01:16:12 Disability Advocacy and the Quest for Equity
01:18:59 Challenging Ableism and Promoting Inclusion
01:20:56 Disability Representation in Politics
01:22:45 Making Historical Buildings Accessible
01:24:02 Learning from Failures and Embracing Support
01:27:02 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Celia
01:31:04 Insights on Business, Investment, and Social Media
01:35:24 Wrapping Up: Business Etiquette and Final Thoughts