Podcasts about accessibility collective

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.

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.

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.

In honour of Bell Let's Talk Day, the Accessibility Collective chats with songwriter, singer and mental health advocate, Sarah Jickling. How has music helped her with her mental health? Find out by listening or download the podcast!

In this awesome show, the Accessibility Collective members, Christie and Randy, chat with Oakville Ontario's own Matteo Esposito. How did his love for writing plays and songs and singing come about? Find out by listening to the podcast, or download is good too.

CiTR & Discorder Magazine's Accessibility Collective looks at inspiring stories in 2020 and also play awesome music featuring people with all abilities!

In this festive and rockin' episode, the Accessibility Collective play their favourite Christmas music, as well as share their memorable Christmas moments, traditions and more in a group discussion.

Christa Couture is an award-winning performer and recording artist, nonfiction writer and broadcaster. She is also proudly Indigenous (mixed Cree and Scandinavian), queer, disabled and a mom. This is who the CiTR's Accessibility Collective members, Lakshanyaa and Jessie Y chats with in this episode. Also, check out some awesome music by Christa as well!

If you have listened to CiTR's All Access Pass for years, then you know the Accessibility Collective loves to play her music on their shows and now, Arrthy and Helena chat with her on how it all began... This is none other than Vancouver's own, Kristina Shelden! Check out the interview and hear some amazing music from this talented songwriter by listening to the podcast or simply download the podcast!

It is all about love yourself and nothing else! The Accessibility Collective members, Christie and Nicole chat with the owner of Lil Cheeky Bits, Chi-ka. How did 2015's Shambhala Music Festival changed her life and what made her start a business? Find out by listening or download the podcast!

In this episode, Accessibility Collective member, Christie, chats with Morgan Lorenz, UBC's Associate Vice-President of University Affairs and Georgia Yee, UBC's Vice President of Academic and University Affairs of the Alma Mater Society. How has the pandemic affected UBC and what are UBC's future plans? Find out by listening or download the podcast!

In this rockin' episode, CiTR's Accessibility Collective chats with Matthew Monias (known as Mattmac) of the Oji-Cree community of Garden Hill on how he got into music, what his future goals were, the pandemic and more. Also, listen to some awesome songs by him as well.

In this new episode of All Access Pass, CiTR's Accessibility Collective looks and talks about the BC and US elections. Why is it important for people with disabilities to vote and is voting truly accessible? Find out by listening to the podcast!

UBC has started classes online which prompted the Accessibility Collective to ask the question: is it accessible? In a panel discussion, they chat with Bowen Tang, Jessie Blair and Catherine Siegler about it and how the pandemic has changed the way they work. Accessibility Collective member, Nicole Le, also chats with Hard of Hearing students, Alexandria McGarva and Dianne Cervantes about how it has affected them and more.Producers: Deepi, Gura, Nicole and Monica

What are the similarities between COVID and accessibility? What communication program is better: Zoom or Google Meet? When did disability rights start? The Accessibility Collective answers these questions. Plus, they chat with former CiTR Spoken Word Coordinator, Alex de Boer and play music from disabled Canadian artists.

In this episode, Accessibility Collective members, Lidia and Monica, look at National Film Board of Canada's short documentary, The Tournament. They chat with the director and the star of the film, Sam & Isaac Vint!

On this brand new episode of All Access Pass, the Accessibility Collective introduce themselves, interview each other, get to know one another & see how they are coping with the pandemic. Plus, listen to great music by Florence K.

In this different world we're living in right now, the Accessibility Collective brings you Local, National & International News on Coronavirus. The team also gives some safety tips recommended from health officials and talks about how it has affected everyone including us.

In this episode, the Accessibility Collective review two events hosted by the PuSh Festival. Also, we look at Bell Let's Talk campaign and chat with the Executive Director of Vancouver Fraser branch of Canadian Mental Health Association, Michael Anhorn on MH and more. All this and hear some great music, so enjoy!

In this episode, meet some of the new Accessibility Collective members, what events are happening around town and hear some disability news across Canada. Plus, check out our thoughts on the recent Snowstorm in Vancouver as well as listen to some awesome music from disability musicians!

It's celebration time as it's our 100th episode! On this week's show and the last for the year, the Accessibility Collective interviews the past AC Coordinator, Dezy. The team also plays their favourite holiday music as well as Jessie and Alison's thoughts on Translations, an All Bodies Dance performance and so much more!

In this episode, the Accessibility Collective explores the current news in Vancouver and in Canada. After that, Collective member Sarah talks about the history of Kirkbride Manors and its role in helping people with mental illness and check out some awesome music by disabled artists.

In this episode, the Accessibility Collective member, Alison, talks to dragon boat athletes, Amy Amantea, and Sydney Spraggs about living with disabilities, their passion on dragon boat and much more! Also, we hear from Clovis, who shares his thoughts and experiences with this sport and how it is challenging with his disability and more.Producers: Deepi, Alison and Clovis

Back to exploring on the topic of diet and food remedies to cure diseases, the Accessibility Collective talk part 2 on this topic. Is there a cure for certain diseases and disorders? We talk to nurse and diabetes educator: Gerri Klein about diets, diabetes and much more!Producers: Deepi, Nicole Le and Alison

CiTR’s Accessibility Collective poses a question: is there accessible and adaptable clothing and accessories for people with disabilities? Thanks to the interview with Taylor Bryom (founder of TAYLORHART.DESIGN clothing) and stories like Tommy Hilfiger, slowly and surely, it is! We also talk to Jennifer Light Chan (a fashion designer, beautifier and makeup artist) who has a disability herself. Followed by a conversation with panelists Kevin Tija, Alison MK, and Yat Li to discuss adaptive technology and fashion.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~CiTR’s Accessibility Collective produces ‘All Access Pass‘ which explores issues of inclusion, equity, and accessibility for people with diverse cognitive and physical abilities, on campus and beyond.

Deepi Leihl and Alison Klein dig into the history of Access Day, how it came about, and how it’s changed over the past five years. Followed by interviews with Morgan Yee, one of the founders of Global Accessibility Awareness Day and an interview with Microsoft’s Accessibility Lead Ricardo Wager, where Alison Klein and Deepi Leihl gain insight into how adaptive technology is being integrated into Microsoft hardware and software and what that means for disabled users.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Deepi Leihl has been involved at CiTR since 2012 in various capacities. In addition to sitting on CiTR & Discorder’s Accessibility Committee, she is also CiTR’s Accessibility Collective Coordinator and has been producing content around accessibility and adaptive technology through radio.Alison Klein is a member of CiTR’s Accessibility Collective and works closely with Vancouver’s disabled Jewish community and is an advocate for folks on the autism spectrum. She has fun doing what she loves, which is making radio.

Alison Klein sits down with Shane O’Rielly, one of the managers of the Autism Virtuality Experience in Toronto.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Alison Klein is a member of CiTR’s Accessibility Collective and works closely with Vancouver’s disabled Jewish community and is an advocate for folks on the autism spectrum. She has fun doing what she loves, which is making radio.

In this last episode of season 4's All Access Pass, the Accessibility Collective looks back on their journey as Collective members, what they've learned about disability while producing radio content for A.A.P., their favourite interviewees and more. The collective members also discuss and give their thoughts on the documentary, "Far From the Tree." Check it out!"Produced and hosted by: Lidia, Alison and Deepi

What is exactly Adaptive Technology and Adaptive Fashion? The Accessibility Collective members sit down with three panelists to discuss this, share stories from Clovis and Zeynep who are Hard of Hearing as well as interview with Aaron Klein!Hosts: Deepi, Nicole Le and Lidia Panelists: Kevin Tija, Alison MK (Accessibility Collective member) and Yat Li

The Accessibility Collective poses a question: is there accessible and adaptable clothing and accessories for people with disabilities? Thanks to the interview with Taylor Bryom (founder of TAYLORHART.DESIGN clothing) and stories like Tommy Hilfiger, slowly and surely, it is! We also talk to Jennifer Light Chan (a fashion designer, beautifier and makeup artist) who has a disability herself. To go on a little personal side, the Accessibility Collective members share their own challenges when it comes to fashion as well as play some really cool music too!Hosts: Deepi, Nicole L, Lidia and Alison

In this episode, The Accessibility Collective share their thoughts on some 2019 PuSh Festival performances and also play a few awesome songs by musicians with disabilities!Hosts: Alison, Nicole B, Clovis, Lidia and Deepi

We start by interviewing Sophia Paskaledes, the star of UBC Theatre's upcoming production of Judith Thompson's Lion in the Streets. After a brief break, we cue up an interview from our friends in the Accessibility Collective, for the PuSh festival. We conclude with a shoutout to the Langley Players' Drama Club's production of John Mighton's Half Life, and a stirring review of Alfonso Cuaron's Roma from longtime correspondent Lua Presidio

In this episode, All Access Pass talks about last Monday's United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Accessibility Collective then discusses the short documentary "Picture This," which aims to make sex and disability part of the public discourse.Hosts: Deepi, Sarah, Lidia and Alison

This show is very special show — The Accessibility Collective members, with the help of three panelists, discuss the terminology and language used when discussing Disability/Accessibility topics.Hosts: Nicole, Lidia, Sarah, Kevin & produced by DeepiPanelists: Nicole Le, Alison (Accessibility Collective member) and Mark John Babor

All Access Pass season 4 kicks off with introductions from the Accessibility Collective! After that, the topic turns to Autism Awareness Month. The collective explores the history of Autism Awareness month—which was meant to be observed in October—with the perspective from new collective member, Nicole Jinn Au and special guest, Tara the from Pacific Autism Family Network.Hosts: Deepi, Sarah, Kevin, Lidia, Nicole and Alison

Transcription included below: CiTR 101.9FM4th Annual Access DayInterview with Alice Wong Aired on May 17th, 2018 Dezy: You are listening to citr 101.9 FM and it is our 4th annual Access Day so from now till 3 p.m. Pacific time, we will be featuring programming centered around accessibility, self-advocacy, social accessibility, adaptive programming and more. My name is Dezy Nair and I'm from citr’s Accessibility Collective. We are broadcasting from Musqueam territory in Vancouver here on the West Coast. In this hour will be speaking to notable American Disability Advocate Alice Wang . Most notably, Alice is known as being the founder and director of the disability visibility project which is an online community dedicated to recording amplifying and sharing disability stories and culture. (Music - Darkest (Dim) by Tokimonsta) Alice: Yea so you know i was born disabled. So you know I think the experience of being born disabled in a non disabled world from the very beginning you know in a lot of ways. You made me an activist .you know i have said this before in other conversations, but i do think just the experience alone has made me an accidental activist. You know in a lot of ways i felt uncomfortable with the identity and title of being an activist for a while because you know for a while i wasn't grassroots or community organizer. I wasn't affiliated with an organization. You know, i was just kinda just working on things you know on a very small scale, you know for myself and for others . But you know the last 5 or 6 years you know i do identify as an activist because i am using social media now a as a real tool and platform to help me build a communities. So i guess long story short is that i always been an activist just because of the world that we live because of ableism and white supremacy. But ya it’s been an ongoing thing that did, that started off as more an of individual how i navigate things with with myself to to realize broader and systemic issues. System change is really where it is at because if it helps me it helps other people. I hope that answers your question Dezy: That was good. That was good. So did you have any roles models growing up?Alice: You know I really cannot remember especially as a young child, growing up in the midwest you know being asian, being disabled and a girl... I had nobody ever that looked like me growing up. It wasn't until i was in college or you know as a young adult i started reading more by actual disabled people. That was when i started realizing. I got a load of this. Especially in media, I don't think there were very many people that looked like me. I think that’s another thing about you know, hashtag by my friend Vilissa Thompson started the hashtag #disablitytoowhite, I think there is a huge gap in terms of representation of all kinds of multiply marginalized disabled people because we do exist, but we just never see ourselves reflected in mainstream media Dezy: And has that changed now? Are there people that you look up to who inspire you now? Alice: Well i will say that you know in the last few years I think senator Tammy Duckworth. You know...What a badass. I think she is so fantastic, what she does and her you know prominence, visibility, as an elected official, a mother, a disabled women of colour. To see her, fully in herself. I do think people that i do really admire, are people i’ve known throughout the disability community and people i follow through twitter. I dont know folks, but you know i alot of people like to … twitter. But I found it an amazing way to connect to diversely abled folk. They are so outspoken and really speak their truth. A lot of people i admire are people i meet on twitter. Dezy: You know you’ve been doing this for a while now, you’ve written for a number of publications, you have the disability visibility project. How do you feel about being someone that now others look up to? Alice: oh jez... well. Its weird when people are like “oh i’ve heard of you” or “oh i follow you”. I still find that kind of weird. You know I put stuff out there, sometimes you don't know who will read it, who will touch it, you know that’s really humbling and gratifying. I feel that if folks enjoy and get something out of the work that i do, ‘always nice to hear that. You know i don't want tone myself up as some sort of example or be on some pedestal for somebody. I just try to keep it real, as real as possible. Dezy: Can you tell us what kind if projects you are up to lately?Alice: I guess i like to do a lot of partnerships with people. So the last few months i’ve been partnering with a disability rights baby organization called rooted in rights and its based in Seattle. One of things that I approached them about earlier this year, to do a joint call for stories related to the #meetoo movement and the disability community because it comes to representation. You know with the #meetoo and #timesup movements blew up, one thing i immediately noticed was the absense of disabled people and their stories in general media coverage .Even for activists and advocates regarding sexual assault and harassment, when they leave groups out, guess what group they always leave out that is impacted? Disabled people. This will be great way to generate stories from our community and by our community. So you know rooted in rights agreed to put out a call. They’ve published 4 to 5 blog posts by disabled people related to #meetoo. We also had a twitter chat this year and another thing we have coming up on May 9th is a chat on disabled parenting in a lead up to mothers day. I think that that is a form of representation, in terms of does what that look like? What does motherhood look like? How do we center disabled parents, disabled mothers, in these kinds of conversations using social media to get that reach and visibility and sincerity out there so that all of kinds of folks in the end can hopefully share and amplify it.Dezy: Now you're the founder and project coordinator of the disability visibility project. Can you tell us a little bit more about it and how it came into formation?Alice: So the disability visibility project, i started in 2014 and originally i started it as a community partnership with storycorps. Storycrops is a a national non-profit in the US. Basically I thought as individual, thought i could i could record a few oral histories as a way to celebrate the disability community. In 2015 it was the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act so originally it was just going to a this one year campaign. I thought maybe i should try to get my friends to do it maybe. Maybe i could interview some of my friends that i thought were amazing and just get their stories to be told. It really blew up, it became this thing that the disability community really embraced and based on that one year, you know a lot of people wanted to do that. So It’s been ongoing since then and i’m really proud to way that we have over 140 oral histories so far. With our partnership with storycorps, they have a relationship with the library of congress so that participants have the option of archiving with the library of congress. It feels really good that we as a community are empowered to tell our own stories and create our own histories and that we are leading something for future generations. That’s pretty awesome.Dezy: That's amazing. Now what are some things you have hoped or are still hoping to achieve with this platform?Ya you know i’ve made it kind of it a point to not have any grand plans. I am really open to different partnership. I mentioned rooted in rights, i really feel collaboration with different folks is very powerful and a great way to build community. I am really open to new opportunities in the future but i would really like to do more conversations, create more media featuring people with disabilities. Finding ways to help build skills for others disabled people who want to create media but don't know how to do it yet. You know, those are some other ideas i’m trying to figure out.Dezy: So you're saying the disability visibility project has been around for quite some time now . What have you noticed in doing this project? what kind of changes and sentiments maybe about disability from the general public or within the disabled community, did you notice in your time since you started this project? Alice: I guess i do feel like they are a little bit better in terms of folks noticing and appreciating disability rights, disability justice and disability culture. It’s really the result of people with disabilities creating their identity and calling out on ableism, whether that’s on social media or other platforms. I do think that there are more people who are proud to be who they are and are really unapologetic about who they are and i think that to me has really been picking up. That’s a really great sign. We still have a really long way to go in terms of parity and having enough, you know, power. It’s been a slow but really encouraging sign that a lot of people with disabilities are not waiting around for other people to notice us. They are just being themselves, you know, loud and proud and that’s really great. (Music - Darkest (Dim) by Tokimonsta) Dezy: You are listening to citr 101.9 FM and it is our 4th annual Access Day so from now till 3 p.m. Pacific time, we will be featuring programming centered around accessibility, self-advocacy, social accessibility, adaptive programming and more. My name is DezY Nair and I'm from citr’s Accessibility Collective. We are broadcasting from Musqueam territory in Vancouver here on the West Coast. Stick around! Don't go away we'll be right back after the break with Alice Wong Advertisement Dezy: Welcome back to citr 101.9 FM you are listening to our interview with Alice Wong, long term disability advocate from the United States and founder of the disability visibility proj

This week on All Access Pass the Accessibility Collective got an exclusive look into the 34th Annual Seating Symposium that happened in Vancouver and CBC upcoming POV Documentary Love, Hope and Autism. Collective member Sarah interviews Shannon Wray from Love, Hope and Autism. The documentary centers around Wray's family and their journey of raising a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through 18 years of home footage. The Seating Symposium is an event that invites wheelchair technicians, researchers, manufacturers, and others from Canada and around the world who work to improve seating and mobility among people with disabilities. Collective members Deepi and Dezy interviewed exhibitors and learned some the latest cutting edge technology when it comes to wheelchair seating. Hosted by: Patricio, Sarah, Kaelin and DeepiMusic chosen by Addyson from the Access Collective

In this episode we talk to Emily Ladau. Emily Ladau is a writer, a blogger and disability rights advocate from Long Island, New York. She has written for The New York Times, The Huffington Post and Vice. Aside from writing in her blog “Words I Wheel By,” Emily is the the Editor and Chief for Rooted in Rights. She also is one of the hosts for a Podcast called: Accessible Stall.Hosted by Deepi, Patricio and Dezy from the Accessibility Collective

In this two part segment CiTR's Accessibility Collective looks at share companies (or 'access economies') and the recent ways in which accessibility has been brought the forefront of many enterprises' interests. We begin part one of this segment looking at Airbnb who recently acquired the accessible accommodations company Accomable. In the second half of this episode we will be calling Cory Lee from the popular travel blog Curb Free with Cory Lee.

Tune in! This week we discussed the new report put out by Eric Doherty that is addressing needed changes to the accessible bus system HandyDART. After that we talk about a new exciting show coming to Amazon Prime that features 9 actors and actresses with Down Syndrome. We end with Patricio from the Access Collective as he shares with us his personal story of growing up in Ecuador with his little brother who has down syndrome.Hosted by Deepi, Kaelin, Patricio and DezyMusic chosen by Addyson from CiTR's Accessibility Collective.

Hosts Deepi and Dezy kick off Season 3 with some sick tunes and an interview with Nicole Jinn. Nicole is on the autism spectrum and was terminated from their job at Edgewater Casino at the end of September. In reaction, they protested their rights and rallied against them. Nicole spoke to us this week about what went down between them and their employer as well as their reasons for rallying. All Access Pass is produced by CiTR's Accessibility Collective

In collaboration with CiTR's Accessibility Collective, the 2017 F-Word Conference at UBC presents (Dis)ability Justice. This panel features speakers Lynx Sainte-Marie and representatives from Barrier-Free BC, Rob and Reed: challenging notions of disability and policy for the greater public.

What's in store for Canadians with the upcoming , first of its kind Accessibility Legislation? CiTR's Accessibility Collective tries to the answer this and more with help of Bill Conway and members from the Vancouver chapter of the Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) Vivian, Allie and Mia.Hosts: Maryam, Dora, Connie and Dezy

The Accessibility Collective looks at barriers that people with disabilities face in the job market and the initiatives that have been taken in Canada to counter this. Host Deepi discusses her own experiences of finding work within the field of journalism and radio. We talk to Bob Santos, CEO of LinkUp which is an employment agency based in Toronto that offers personalized employment services for people with disabilities. We also talk to Gordon Ross from the national Ready, Willing, and Able campaign. Hosts: Deepi, Tasmia and Dezy

This week we have an all-music show put together by Accessibility Collective contributor, Spencer Williams. Kick off your shoes, enjoy the spring sun-shine, de-stress from exams, and enjoy this hour of chill vibes, and good tunes!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Accessibility Collective! We think tonight's episode will make you feel pretty lucky to live in Canada! Hear a speech from our new Minister of Justice, Jody Wilson-Raybould, as she speaks to her new role in Canadian Politics and about what the future looks like for the Justice System in Canada! The members of our collective give you the low-down on how these emerging justice issues fall under our umbrella of accessibility and explain how justice plays a critical role in ensuring equity and inclusion for all Canadians!

This week All Access Pass hosted an hour of CiTR's annual telethon! On the airwaves for a good cause, you can hear the members of the Accessibility Collective talk about why CiTR is such an amazing place with amazing people!

Join the Accessibility Collective for the second episode of their newly named show, All Access Pass! Starting it off with a follow-up on the topic of mental health initiatives on campus, we review THRIVE week at UBC and then share an interview with Miranda Massie about the Mental Health First Aid Project. We end the show on the topic of accessibility of music venues and hear some first hand stories and commentary from Spencer Williams.