Food Insecurity for People with Mobility Disabilities
Naomi Schwartz from the University of Toronto discusses her research into the systemic barriers to food access, purchasing, and preparation for people with mobility disabilities. Her research debunks ...
14 Nov 202026min
Wheels of Courage: World War II veterans and the invention of wheelchair basketball
David Davis discusses his book Wheels of Courage: How World War II Veterans Invented Wheelchair Sports, fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation. The conversation highlights the determinati...
8 Nov 202027min
Eating Disorders During COVID-19
Jaclyn Siegel of Western University discusses her research into the impact of the pandemic on people with eating disorders. COVID-19 has created unique challenges, including access to treatments for p...
7 Nov 202027min
Medically Assisted Dying, Part 2
The controversy within the disability community rages on. We speak to Jason LeBlanc, an independent researcher who is in favour of MAID and Taylor Hyatt of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, ...
1 Nov 202028min
Medically Assisted Dying, Part 1
Canada’s Bill C-7 is currently being debated in parliament. It would substantially widen the scope for medically assisted dying in Canada. Patricia Hughes, founding executive director of the Law Comm...
31 Okt 202028min
Website Accessibility on Trial
Disability advocate Donna Jodhan of Barrier-Free Canada reflects on the 10-year anniversary of her successful legal battle against the federal government. Her victory was an important step towards ens...
25 Okt 202024min
Podcasting for People with Disabilities
To celebrate AMI’s launch of several original podcasts, we assemble a panel of avid podcasters: Amy Amantea of Accessing Art with Amy; Jennie Bovard of Low-Vision Moments, and technical producer Sam R...
24 Okt 202027min
Accessibility Standards Canada: A year in focus
Paul-Claude Bérubé, chair of the board for Accessibility Standards Canada, discusses their recent annual report. We learn about their work and priorities in the preceding year and inquire about their ...
18 Okt 202028min
