Youth Board member featured on BBC podcast

Whizz Kidz Youth Board member Charlie featured on BBC Access All 

We're proud to share that Charlie, a member of the Whizz Kidz Youth Board, recently featured on the BBC's Access All: Disability News and Mental Health podcast, one of the UK's leading disability-focused podcasts and radio programmes. Hosted by Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey, the long-running programme has been covering disability, accessibility and mental health issues since 2007, has produced more than 600 episodes, and ranks within the top 1% of podcasts globally according to Listen Notes.  

The episode explores how disabled young people are often underestimated, particularly when it comes to education, employment and future aspirations. Charlie joins fellow guest Saihan to discuss the assumptions people make about disabled people and the impact these perceptions can have on confidence and opportunities. 

During his interview, Charlie speaks honestly about feeling like he has to prove people wrong and challenge assumptions about what he can achieve. He also shares his ambitions for the future, including his goal of pursuing a career in sports journalism. 

We're especially delighted that Charlie highlights his involvement with Whizz Kidz and his role on our Youth Board, helping to showcase the importance of young wheelchair users having opportunities to speak up, influence change and shape the world around them. 

Charlie's story perfectly reflects the message at the heart of our Just Watch Me campaign. 

Just Watch Me challenges the assumptions that society often places on young wheelchair users and celebrates what becomes possible when they are given the right support, opportunities and confidence to thrive. Throughout the interview, Charlie talks about being underestimated, pushing back against low expectations and looking ahead to an exciting future. His experiences are a powerful reminder of why the campaign matters. 

By sharing his story on such a respected platform, Charlie is helping to change perceptions and show listeners exactly what young wheelchair users are capable of. 

Want to listen? 

• The feature begins at 05:20 

• Charlie's interview starts at 14:06 

A huge congratulations and thank you to Charlie for representing Whizz Kidz and young wheelchair users so brilliantly.