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 b******t. 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 B******t 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) BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me