A plain language guide to understanding CERB
Dr. Jennifer Robson is an Associate Professor for Political Management at Carleton University. She discusses her plain language guide that explains the emergency financial supports available for peopl...
20 Apr 202027min
Keeping up with fitness during COVID-19
Ryan Van Praet is the program lead for partnerships recreation and sports at the CNIB Foundation for the Ontario West region. He discusses the importance of maintaining routine and shares tips for sta...
9 Apr 202026min
Building inclusive alternatives during COVID-19
We explore some angles in which COVID-19 has been impacting the world. We speak with disability justice advocate Constanza Farias about We Link, an upcoming platform she designed to offers assistance ...
8 Apr 202029min
CNIB’s programming during COVID-19
John Rafferty is the President and CEO of the CNIB Foundation. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the organization and the blind and partially sighted community in Canada. This is the April 7, 202...
7 Apr 202028min
Parenting and social distancing during COVID-19
We explore some angles in which COVID-19 has been impacting the world. We learn how parent Becki Zerr and her son are coping during the pandemic. And, we hear from Andrew Gurza about the importance of...
6 Apr 202029min
AODA’s call to action during COVID-19
David Lepofsky is the Chair Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance. He discusses the Disability Advocacy Coalition’s call to action for governments from all levels to address the e...
3 Apr 202025min
Asset-building among Canadians with disabilities
Dr. David Pettinicchio is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Toronto. He discusses a study he co-authored called “Barriers to Economic Security: Disability, Employment, and Asset...
1 Apr 202026min
COVID-19’s impact on Canadians with disabilities
Bonnie Brayton is the national executive director of the DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada. She discusses Include Me Canada’s list of recommendations for the Canadian Government to address the needs ...
31 Mar 202024min
