Unfiltered Podcast

Challenging myths and shifting the conversation around disability

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Unfiltered podcast series

Hear real stories from people with disability living and working in the City of Belmont.

Each episode discusses things like identity, mental health and feeling included.

Because every voice matters. And every story shared helps build a more inclusive, understanding community.

Podcast audio files

  • Episode 1: Employment

    Personal stories about work, barriers, and breaking down myths about disability and jobs.

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  • Episode 2: Social inclusion

    What true inclusion means—and why it matters in everyday life.

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  • Episode 3: Community attitudes

    How language and attitudes shape the way people with disability are treated.

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  • Episode 4: Ableism

    Real talk about ableism, discrimination, and pushing for change.

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  • Episode 5: Women and autism

    Honest stories about being a woman and autistic in today’s world.

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  • Episode 6: Microenterprise

    Small business, big impact—how self-employment opens doors for people with disability.

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Podcast transcript files

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