Connecting Disability to… finding home after institutionalization
In time for the holidays, we’re discussing what it means to find a home. This November, Vicky Levack of Halifax finally left the long-term care facility where she had lived since she was 21. She joine...
21 Des 202230min
Connecting Disability to… inclusive advocacy (and peanut butter cups?!?)
This month, we’re talking about the news; particularly what stories about disability make the news and what it can be like to report on them. We’re joined by Spencer van Vloten, from BCDisability.com,...
16 Nov 202230min
Connecting Disability to… crossing the Great Lakes
Water scares many people. Our guest, Mike Shoreman, has conquered this fear. Many people know him as the Unbalanced Paddleboarder. In August, Mike became the first person with disabilities to paddle...
19 Okt 202230min
Connecting disability to… trying new things after a loss
On this first episode of Season 2, I am thrilled to introduce you to Heather Graham. After Heather was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 46, she lost much of her mobility and active lifestyle. ...
21 Sep 202230min
Connecting disability to… music and mentorship
We’re ending our FIRST YEAR of podcasting on a musical note! W. Ian Walker has spent his life in music, whether by singing with various musical groups, working in arts administration, or now as a pla...
17 Aug 202230min
Connecting disability to… the outdoors
It’s hard to believe, but summer vacation is nearly half over. So, today we’re talking about the importance of getting outside. Leona Mattice is an avid birder from Elliot Lake, Ont., who has spent y...
20 Jul 202228min
Connecting Disability… to careers and that often-elusive first job
It’s graduation season, so we turn our focus to employment and job searching. Our guest is Jack McCormick, human resources manager at Microsoft. Jack chats about how his partial sight has impacted his...
15 Jun 202231min
Connecting Disability to… the medical system
People with disabilities often use the medical system, but what happens when they want to become doctors? On this episode, Quinten Clarke gives us some insight into what the medical profession looks l...
25 Mai 202230min
