RecTalk Live with Liz Johnson, Paralympian & Founder of The Ability People
What does real inclusion look like — beyond buzzwords and box-ticking? Paralympian gold medalist and founder of The Ability People, Liz Johnson, joins us live at IHR Manchester to break it down. 🔥 In this powerful episode: Equity vs Equality — why treating everyone the same isn’t the answer The cost of inclusion: short-term sacrifice for long-term gain How to remove unnecessary barriers in your workplace Why assumptions are the root of exclusion How language, layout, and leadership shape accessibility And what it means to stop “fixing” people — and start fixing systems 💥 "Only 8% of disabled people use wheelchairs. But 100% of them are impacted by poor design and poor decisions." Whether you lead a team, run a business, or want to be a better ally, this conversation will challenge the way you think — and give you real, actionable insight into building workplaces that work for everyone. 👇 CONNECT WITH LIZ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-johnson-tap/ 🔗 [Instagram @theabilitypeople] 📅 New episodes every Wednesday & Friday. 💬 Like, comment, and subscribe — and keep the conversation going. 💬 "We're not equal — but we all deserve an equal shot." 🔥 In this episode: Why equity isn’t the same as equality — and why that distinction matters The real cost of inclusion: short-term effort vs long-term gain Barriers we unconsciously build — and how to design them out How assumptions and inaction breed exclusion Practical steps for creating inclusive environments from day one Why options beat adjustments, and language shapes outcomes 💡 "It’s not about fixing people. It’s about fixing systems." 🚀 Liz challenges the thinking that inclusion is an inconvenience, explains why proactive planning is smarter than reactive retrofitting, and drops serious truth bombs about ableism, assumptions, and the role of leadership in designing for everyone. 🛠️ "People don’t know what they don’t know – but once you know, ignorance is a choice."
