Prisons and Disability
We talk to University of Michigan law professor Margo Schlanger about the barriers faced by prisoners with disabilities. We consider the need for prison reform given the overrepresentation of inmates ...
16 Aug 202027min
Islam and Disability
We speak with Rabia Khedr, former Ontario human rights commissioner and president of DEEN Support Services. We talk out about the first annual Global Conference on Disability and Islam being held on A...
16 Aug 202025min
Reopening Schools During COVID
We discuss the issues surrounding the plan to reopens schools in Ontario in September during COVID-19. Our first guest is high school teacher Jason Kunin, who provides his perspective as an educator. ...
9 Aug 202027min
Curing Disability
We speak with Keith McArthur, founder of the CureGRIN Foundation and host of a medical mystery podcast, “Unlocking Bryson’s Brain”. Keith talks to us about his journey as a parent of a son with a disa...
8 Aug 202027min
Experiencing nature with a disability
We speak to Professor Sarah Bell of the University of Exeter about the linkages between nature, health, wellness, and disability. We enquire about ways in which people can engage with nature on their ...
4 Aug 202025min
Becoming an Entrepreneur with a Disability
We speak to Erin Willman, CEO of White Cane Coffee and Bob Willman, her father and business partner. White Cane Coffee, based in Warren, Pennsylvania, is an online coffee distributor with a conscience...
1 Aug 202026min
Understanding Migrant Farm Workers Rights
We speak with Jessica Ponting from the Industrial Accidents Victims Group of Ontario (IAVGO) Community Legal Clinic about migrant workers’ concerns. This is the July 26, 2020 episode. Check out the Pu...
26 Jul 202028min
Making Social Media Accessible
We speak with Elizabeth Ellcessor, from the University of Virginia, about social media accessibility and usability. This is the July 25, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a ...
25 Jul 202025min
