Beyond Labels: Belonging, access and what it means to be heard

In this episode of the VOICEBOX Podcast, Charli Clement examines how disability and neurodivergence shape lived experience in the UK today. Working at the intersection of disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identity, Charli is known for translating lived experience into practical, usable guidance. In this episode, they challenge the gap between access as a promise and access as a lived reality, particularly across healthcare, education and everyday life. Topics include: The realities of healthcare inequality and access barriers Living at the intersection of non-binary identity, disability and neurodivergence What meaningful inclusion and allyship looks like in practice Why systems often fail people with multiple marginalised identities How misunderstanding and misinformation impact real livesFollow: @voicebox_ on InstagramFollow: @cheltfestivals on TikTokSubscribe to @theVOICEBOXpod on YouTubeLearn more about VOICEBOX at cheltenhamfestivals.org/voicebox-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.