Disability & Online Safety with Pauls Place

In this episode of Scam Me, Lucy and Cam from Inclusive Change at Work visit Paul's Place in South Glos, a community club for individuals with physical disabilities.

They discuss Project Sandbox, which focuses on online safety and cybersecurity through the lens of neurodiversity and disability. The group shares experiences and challenges related to social media, online scams, and cybersecurity.

They explore the pros and cons of platforms like Facebook and TikTok, discuss physical and online accessibility, and touch on the impact of cyberattacks on daily life.

The episode concludes with brainstorming ideas for creating safer and more accessible online spaces.

00:00 Introduction to Scam Me Podcast

00:26 Meet the Hosts and Project Overview

01:08 Paul's Place: A Community Hub

02:16 Discussing Online Safety and Cybersecurity

03:04 Experiences with Social Media

05:05 The Good and Bad of Social Media

07:09 Challenges and Concerns with Cybersecurity

10:56 Impact of Cyber Attacks on Daily Life

12:28 Dealing with Scam Calls

12:59 Handling Unknown Callers

15:09 Concerns About Mobile Data and Power Outages

17:42 Accessibility in Online Spaces

20:37 Physical Accessibility Challenges

23:25 Using Technology with Disabilities

24:01 Online Shopping Experiences

24:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts