David Clarke OBE's Paralympic Career Journey

EP 281 - Dave is a former footballer for the England and Great
Britain blind football team. His career spanned 17 years with 144
international appearances scoring 128 goals, making him England’s
highest all time scorer. He received a lifetime achievement award
from the FA and an OBE for his services to Paralympic Sport.


Today, David is currently CEO of the British Paralympic
Association.


In this episode, we talk about Dave's sporting career, the
workings of blind football, through to perceptions and language
about disability. Dave also discusses his role in preparing
British Paralympians for the upcoming games in Paris, and the
importance of representation and accessibility in the workplace.
David also explains why having to constantly think about how to
make things suitable for disabled people qualifies for the big
bin of bullshit.


Chapters:


00:00 Welcome to BWB


01:55 Understanding Blind Football


03:35 Communication and Language in Disability


04:43 Interacting with Disabled Individuals


05:40 Empathy and Understanding in Communication


13:24 The Role of the British Paralympic Association


17:41 Evolution and Impact of the Paralympics


22:13 ThIntersection of Disability, Inspiration, and Performance


25:08 Translating Athletic Experience to Business


27:24 Challenges Facing the Paralympic Association


28:05 The Power of the Paralympics Brand


28:43 Understanding Disability in the Workplace


29:42 The Struggle of Employment Among Disabled People


31:49 The Fear of Sight Loss


37:20 Bullshit in Business - Making Things Suitable For Disabled


38:50 Quickfire Round - Getting To Know Dave


40:17 Diversity in the Workplace


47:31 The Upcoming Paralympics


48:27 Conclusion and Farewell


Dave's Recommendations:


Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy (book)


The Salmon Of Doubt (book)


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