Able to Lead: Disablement, Radicalism, and the Political Life of E.T. Kingsley
Ravi Maholtra and Ben Isitt discuss their new book, Able to Lead, a biography of crusading disabled early-20th century politician E.T. Kingsley. We reflect on Kingsley's legacy and the value of a disa...
15 Maj 202125min
Mainstreaming Disability Art
JS Ryu of the National accessArts Centre discusses their programming and services geared to artists with disabilities as well as Global Affairs Canada’s acquisition and display around the world of the...
9 Maj 202125min
Disability and COVID in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Vera Kubenz of the University of Birmingham discusses her recent study of the experience of COVID-19 for People with Disabilities in low and middle-income countries. This is the May 8, 2021 episode. ...
8 Maj 202125min
Using Sound to Make Astronomy Accessible
Tim Spuck from Associated Universities Inc., talks about new software that aids visually impaired and blind astronomers by converting images into soundscapes in real time. This software is one means o...
2 Maj 202126min
Disability and Work
Colin Barnes from the University of Leeds talks about the history and future of disability and work - and the need for an international disabled workers' movement. This is the May 1, 2021 episodeCheck...
1 Maj 202123min
Eyecare During the Pandemic
In this one-hour special, ophthalmologist Dr. Deepa Yoganathan shares advice and answers common questions about preserving eye health during the pandemic. Also, Liz Tully, a patient with wet AMD, sha...
24 Apr 202151min
Preparing for the Tokyo Paralympic Games
As the Canadian Paralympic Committee prepares to send its delegation to Tokyo in August 2021, Western University’s Laura Misener discusses some of the challenges faced by Canadian Paralympians during ...
18 Apr 202126min
Immigrating to Canada with a disability
Toronto Star immigration reporter Nicholas Keung discusses recent changes to Canada’s policy around medical inadmissibility for prospective immigrants with disabilities. Later, Jay Dolmage of the Univ...
17 Apr 202127min
