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We talk about equity, inclusion, and accessibility for people with diverse abilities, on campus and beyond. Tune in every second Wednesday from 3-4pm for interviews, music, news, events, and awesome dialogue.

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    • Mar 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Perspective and Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 46:02


    In this episode, we have Mason, Jessie, and Kira coming on to discuss an event discussing disability in the legal profession. DUCS, ULDA, and the UBC Pre law association have collaborated to bring this to life. A diverse panel of lawyers, law students, and professors with varying disabilites join to open this conversation. The event is at the Allard school of law at 5pm, in room 123 on March 9th 2023.

    Language and Disability: with Deepi!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 55:16


    On today's episode, Deepi (the previous accessibility collective lead) comes on to discuss her relationship with language and disability.

    Dating: the Mentally Ill Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 59:47


    On this episode of All Access Pass, super wise person Dan comes on air to chat about dating with mental illness, boundaries, and more.

    Disability Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 57:30


    Hi! Happy New Year! On today's episode, Sam, a masters of kinesiology student and member of the accessibility collective comes on to talk about models of disability theory.

    DUCS: Making Pre-Recorded Lectures Mandatory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 60:02


    On today's episode, we are joined by two members of the Disabilities United Club to talk about their plan to make Pre-Recorded lectures mandatory across UBC.

    SAD and Exam Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 54:31


    Today Nicole, Jacky, and Sam sit down and talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder and exam stress, ways to mitigate both, and our personal experiences.

    Ebba, the Para Rower at UBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 90:01


    On today's very special episode, we have two guests. Baylie from the UBC sports collective and Ebba from Sweden, a para rower who represents the Swedish national team and also UBC. Collective member and Kinesiology masters student Sam also joins us. We talk all things UBC sports, what it's like to be a para rower, and all the mental trials and tribulations we have all faced in sport along the way.

    The New Inclusive Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 58:29


    Today's episode features two special guests- Leni Goggins and Katie Miller. They are involved in a project which has the goal of making workplaces in BC more inclusive.

    Nathan Clement: Para Swimmer and Cyclist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 59:01


    On today's episode, we are interviewing Nathan Clement. He represented Canada at the 2016 Rio Paralympics as a swimmer and has more recently made the switch to become a para cyclist aiming for Paris 2024. We discuss the trials and tribulations of being a para athlete and the mental barriers he faced.

    UBC's Mental Health Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 54:44


    Let's chat mental health. UBC offers a lot of services however the experiences with such are not always pleasant. We bring on two guests who have had first hand experiences with UBC's mental health services, one of which the indigenous mental health services. On this episode, we talk about what UBC does right and what can be worked on.

    Bill C-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 56:07


    On today's episode of All Access Pass we are joined by Margaux (aka Retrophiliac) on their experience going to Ottawa to advocate for Bill C-22, a federal bill with the goal of addressing poverty within the disabled community.

    Accessibility in Dietetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 60:02


    On today's episode we have Rachel, a dietetics student at McGill joining us to chat about how accessibility within dietetics is integral.

    The Hearing Exhibition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 37:05


    In honour of May being the speech and hearing awareness month, Accessibility Collective member, Nicole interviews Vernon's own pediatric audiologist, Jessica Niemela. How is Jessica bringing a much needed awareness with her public education idea? Please listen or download the episode.

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    Opera & Accessibility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 46:01


    What is Opera Mariposa and how is it accessible as well as disability represented? CiTR's Accessibility Collective chats with two co-founders, Jacqueline Ko and Stephanie Ko from Opera Mariposa.

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    Interview with UBC Alumni, Rachael Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 91:01


    Disabled staff and alumni at UBC, Rachael speaks on her experience as a former student (2005-2012) and so much more. *** Warning: There are parts in the interview where there are talks about body parts and sexual behaviours.***

    Jeff Stanfield Live at CiTR

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 55:15


    As part of our special programming to celebrate the 11th annual Global Access Awareness Day, local musician Jeff Stanfield visits the CiTR lounge for a performance and interview with our Accessibility Collective Coordinator Deepi Leihl. Jeff is accompanied by Graeme Wyman on bass and Bryden Veinot on electric guitar. About Jeff:Jeff is a regular on the Vancouver scene, performing a heartwarming blend of acoustic folk and blues. His music is rooted in an irrepressible passion for living life to its fullest. Overcoming his own physical challenges, he celebrates both the struggle and the beauty of life in song. Jeff has performed on TV, radio, at folk festivals and hosted an open stage showcasing artists from the disabled community to help them gain experience.

    Interview with UBC's Janet Mee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 91:01


    How will UBC improve life on campus and after the pandemic? How about young people in post secondary education, social media representation, health benefits, future and past initiatives. Furthermore, what has UBC done to create a safe space to educate, assist, as well as highlight the successes of the disabled community at UBC and the resources UBC offers to them?! CiTR's Accessibility Collective chats with UBC's Janet Mee, who runs the Centre for Accessibility at UBC.

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    Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 32:39


    In this episode of All Access Pass, Accessibility Collective talk about April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month and interviews a courageous survivor. What is SAAM (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) and how can it affect people with disabilities? Please listen to this important podcast and spread the word to let's end the abuse and violence together!

    Roundtable Discussions with SPIHC!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 122:01


    On this episode, Accessibility Collective chats with UBC's Students for Partners in Health Canada! What does this club do for UBC students with or without disabilities? How does the group fight against injustice in healthcare in other parts of the world? Find out by listening or download the podcast!

    Roundtable Discussions on AMS Elections & Accessibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 60:02


    In this new episode of All Access Pass, the Accessibility Collective members Jordan, Katie, Sarah and Richard have a roundtable discussions on the recent AMS elections. How could it affect students with disabilities and accessibility in general? Find out and listen to some cool music shared by the Collective members, too.

    Black History Month & Accessibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 34:53


    In this episode of All Access Pass, the Accessibility Collective celebrates Black History Month, highlighting the gems of the Black accessibility community, and revealing inspirational stories about Black individuals dealing with disabilities. Plus, listen to amazing music featuring Black artists!

    All About the Fundrive + Valentine's & Accessibility!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 41:39


    n this unique episode of All Access Pass, the Accessibility Collective explains why it's important to donate to CiTR & Discorder, while also discussing the challenges that come with dating as a disabled person. Plus, listen to amazing music featuring artists with various para-abilities.

    Disability in Photography/Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 75:01


    What is the connection between disability, accessibility, photography and the film world? Check out this very awesome episode as the Accessibility Collective chats with Carts of Darkness' director, Murray Siple!

    Murray Siple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 72:13


    “All Access Pass” Season 7 Episode 7 with Murray Siple.

    Online or In-Person Schooling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 60:01


    In this first episode in 2022, Accessibility Collective explores the topic of online school and how this could be beneficial or not for people with disabilities, especially when mental health is a concern and so much more. Plus, hear some awesome music by artists with various disabilities... only on All Access Pass!

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    It Is A Christmas Time On All Access Pass!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 100:02


    In this fun, festive and awesome episode, CiTR's Accessibility Collective play their favourite Christmas music, and discuss some of their Christmas traditions, best moments of All Access Pass, sharing inspiring stories and so much more.

    Talking about Content Creators & Accessibility!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 81:02


    With the help from Velvet Crayon, Stefan Honisch and Mike 'Brolylegs' Begum, this is a roundtable discussions on Content Creators and Accessibility. How has accessibility changed over the years and specifically during the pandemic? How has it impacted people with disabilities, whether in music, theatre, or even streaming platforms like Twitch for gamers? Find out the answers to these questions and more by listening or download the podcast.

    Classical Music & Accessibility!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 65:41


    Do you ever wonder how classical music can be accessible? CiTR's Accessibility Collective chats with professional violinist and disability advocate, Adrian Anantawan about this and much more!

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    Video Games & Accessibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 91:26


    In this episode, the Accessibility Collective poses a question: how are video games accessible? The team this week chats with Joshua Straub, the Editor of DAGERsystem. Plus, how has social media platform has worked to incorporate accessibility features as well as how accessibility issues can be dealt when it comes to video games?!

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    It's All About INCLUSION Art Show & Sale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 60:02


    In this awesome episode, Accessibility Collective chats with posAbilities' Monique Nelson and local Artist Bart Vulliamy! The conversations heavily looks at what the annual event: INCLUSION Art Show & Sale is all about and in what ways is accessibility in the arts and more! Plus, listen to amazing music featuring artists with various of disabilities.

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    We Are Back! Meet Season 7's Accessibility Collective!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 60:02


    All Access Pass is back with season 7! In this episode, meet the Accessibility Collective - Who are they? How are they dealing with the pandemic? And classes are almost back in session at UBC, how has that been going for them? Find out by listening to the podcast!

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    Talking About Crip Times!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 62:02


    In this episode, Accessibility Collective members, Anna and Gura chat with the team of Crip Times, a podcast series! What is the podcast about, how did it get started and is there a collaboration in store between All Access Pass and Crip Times? Plus, hear great music by disability artists!

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    That's A Wrap Up... For Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 91:44


    While it's not goodbye, but see you later, season 6's as All Access Pass wraps up for now. What were Accessibility Collective's favourite moments, what did they learn as collective members and what were their most memorable interviews? Find out by listening or download the podcast!

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    Who are 4 Wheel City?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 78:02


    Accessibility Collective chats with one of the talented hip-hop artists & co-creators of 4 Wheel City, Namel “Tapwaterz” Norris! How are he and Ricardo “Rickfire” Velasquez trying to bring equal disability representation to hip-hop music? Find out by listening or download the podcast!

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    Disability Representation in the Entertainment Industries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 60:02


    In this episode of All Access Pass, the Accessibility Collective chats with The Disability Channel's, David Beresford and Taylor Arbeau. What do they think of how people with disabilities are represented in the entertainment industries, how could media do better and how is The Disability Channel bringing in equality as well as creating inclusive space for all abilities? Find out by listening or download the podcast!

    Chatting With Freestyle Motocross Rider, Bruce Cook!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 60:02


    In this awesome episode of All Access Pass, CiTR's Accessibility Collective chats with Kelowna's own and Freestyle Motocross Rider, Bruce Cook! How did his love for the sport come about and how did he bounce back after his terrifying accident? Find out by either listening, or download the podcast! Plus, listen to some great music as well.

    What is happening at UBC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 100:07


    In this is episode of All Access Pass, Accessibility Collective members, Monica and Jordan, have fun discussing the pandemic and accessibility of the online format and digital zine, "Our Crip Notes," and a lot more with UBC's students and alumni: Rachel Cheang, Amanda Mah, Anna Mylvaganam and Hannah Sullivan Facknitz.

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    Talking About The Book: "Tony's Wheels!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 72:01


    In this episode of All Access Pass, CiTR's Accessibility Collective chats with Mila Bongco-Philipzig and the man himself, Tony Flores, about the children's book "Tony's Wheels." Why should everyone get this book? How did Mila and Tony meet? And what was Mila and Tony's first thought when coming to Canada from the Philippines years ago? Find out these questions and more by listening or download.

    Talking with Co-Founders from C.O.D.E Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 68:02


    Neurodiversity Celebration Week is Mar 15-21 and in honour of this, the Accessibility Collective chats with the co-founders from C.O.D.E Initiative! How does this female-founded non-profit organization empower neurodiverse youth through online coding workshops? Find out this and a lot more by either listening or download the podcast.

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    Talking about UBC's Black Student Union!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 60:02


    In this new episode of All Access Pass, CiTR's Accessibility Collective chats with Malini Romeo, who is the Vice President External of UBC's Black Student Union. How does UBC's BSU create a safe space to educate, assist and highlight the successes of the Black community at UBC and its community? Find out this and more by either listening or download the podcast. Also, listen to some great songs from people with disabilities!

    Talking with Tina “QueenTite” Opaleke

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 72:02


    As we honour feb's Black History Month, the Accessibility Collective chats with Tina “QueenTite” Opaleke! Why is it so important for people with disabilities to advocate and to love themselves? Find out this and more by listening and downloading the podcast.

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    Removing Barriers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 62:06


    In this episode, it is all about removing barriers when it comes to outdoor activities and sports.The Accessibility Collective members, Anna and Christie, chat with CRIS Adaptive Adventures's and Manager of Partnerships, Danielle Hennig. How does CRIS utilize adaptive equipment to assist people facing outdoor barriers? Plus, listen to some great songs by artists with disabilities as well as inspiring stories on sports and disabled athletes.Producers: Deepi, Richard, Lidia, Anna, Christie, Avery, Randy & Katie

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    It's The FUNDRIVE!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 71:12


    It is CiTR & Discorder‘s annual Fundrive! In honour of this, the Accessibility Collective explains why it's important to donate to CiTR & Discorder and to secure All Access Pass's future!

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    Past & Present: Celebrating The Black History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 60:02


    In honour of Black History Month in February, the Accessibility Collective celebrates the legacy of Black people, past and present, with inspiring and uplifting stories! Plus, listen to some great music as well.

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