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.
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.
On today's episode, Deepi (the previous accessibility collective lead) comes on to discuss her relationship with language and disability.
On this episode of All Access Pass, super wise person Dan comes on air to chat about dating with mental illness, boundaries, and more.
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.
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.
Today Nicole, Jacky, and Sam sit down and talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder and exam stress, ways to mitigate both, and our personal experiences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On today's episode we have Rachel, a dietetics student at McGill joining us to chat about how accessibility within dietetics is integral.
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.
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.
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.***
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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?!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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.