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Footprints & Impacts PodcastMCS and Human Rights: Missed Opportunities and the Road Ahead with Paul-Claude Bérubé, LLBSend us a textMCS and Human Rights: Missed Opportunities and the Road AheadWhy does Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), a medical condition where over one million Canadians have a diagnosis, remain marginalized compared to other disabilities? And what will it take to finally secure recognition, rights, and justice?In this episode of Footprints & Impacts, we sit down with Me Paul-Claude Bérubé, newly appointed Executive Director of COPHAN and longtime international disability rights advocate. Together, we explore:Why MCS has been left behind despite decades of global disability advocacy.
2025-09-2449 minFootprints & Impacts PodcastLa SCM et les droits humains : occasions manquées et chemin à parcourir avec Me Paul-Claude BérubéSend us a textLa SCM et les droits humains : occasions manquées et chemin à parcourir.Pourquoi la Sensibilité Chimique Multiple (SCM), une condition médicale pour laquelle plus d’un million de Canadiens ont reçu un diagnostic, reste-t-elle marginalisée par rapport aux autres handicaps? Et que faudra-t-il pour obtenir enfin reconnaissance, droits et justice?Dans cet épisode d'Empreintes & Impacts, nous recevons Me Paul-Claude Bérubé, nouveau directeur général de la COPHAN et ardent défenseur des droits des personnes handicapées depuis plusieurs décennies à l’échelle internationale. Ensemble, nous explo...
2025-09-2445 min
Your Indoor Air PodcastEpisode #64: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Life on the Road Interview with Marie LeBlancImagine being forced to live in a van—not for the thrill of the open road, but because your body can’t tolerate the air inside most buildings. That’s the reality for Marie LeBlanc, an artist and advocate living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). In this moving episode, Marie shares what it’s like to navigate a world full of invisible threats—fragrances, pesticides, laundry exhaust, and even Wi-Fi.From organ failure to the loss of safe housing, Marie opens up about the physical and emotional toll of MCS, her search for healing, and how environmental exposures...
2025-05-0733 min
Footprints & Impacts PodcastEnvironmental Health & MCS : The Hidden Impact of Toxins with Dr. Caroline BarakatSend us a textIn this insightful episode of Footprints & Impacts, we sit down with Dr. Caroline Barakat, an Associate Professor specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health at Ontario Tech University. With expertise in air pollution, toxin exposure and public health, Dr. Barakat sheds light on the often-overlooked connections between environmental exposures and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).We explore the long-term health effects of pollution, how chemicals in everyday products contribute to health issues, and the systemic barriers faced by individuals with MCS. Dr. Barakat also discusses the importance of policy change, public a...
2025-02-2038 minFootprints & Impacts PodcastLiving with MCS: Renu Bakshi’s Journey from Struggle to AdvocacySend us a textIn this powerful episode of Footprints & Impacts, we speak with Renu Bakshi, a former journalist and anchor, who now works as a media trainer and crisis manager, about her deeply personal experience with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Renu shares the challenges of living with this often misunderstood and invisible disability, including stigma, lack of support and the struggles she’s faced both personally and professionally.Despite these challenges, Renu has transformed her experience into advocacy, using her platform to raise awareness about MCS and fight for better understanding, accommodations, and...
2025-01-2040 min
Footprints & Impacts PodcastDroits Légaux et Défense des droits des personnes atteintes de Sensibilité Chimique Multiple avec Lila Refaie.Send us a textDans cet épisode d’Empreintes et Impacts, nous accueillons Lila Refaie, avocate bilingue au ARCH Centre de Droit des Personnes Handicapées, pour discuter des défis juridiques rencontrés par les personnes atteintes de Sensibilité Chimique Multiple (SCM). Lila partage son expertise en matière de droits des personnes handicapées, y compris les protections juridiques dont bénéficient les personnes atteintes de SCM en vertu de la Loi canadienne et ontarienne sur les droits de la personne.Nous abordons les accommodements en milieu de travail et l'importance des politiques...
2024-12-201h 03Footprints & Impacts PodcastLegal Rights and Advocacy for People with MCS with Lila Refaie.Send us a textLegal Rights and Advocacy for People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) with Lila Refaie.In this episode of Footprints & Impacts, we are joined by Lila Refaie, Bilingual Staff Lawyer at the ARCH Disability Law Centre to discuss the legal challenges faced by individuals with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Lila shares her expertise on disability rights, including the legal protections available to people with MCS under the Canadian and Ontario Human Rights Act. We explore workplace accommodations and the importance of scent-free policies, as well as how the law can s...
2024-12-201h 11Footprints & Impacts PodcastToxic Truth - Understanding Environmental Health and MCS with Dr. John MolotSend us a textIn this special episode, we’re diving deep into the connection between human health and our ecosystem, focusing on the effects of environmental toxins and their impact on the body. We’ll also be exploring Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) — a condition that’s often misunderstood but increasingly recognized as a disability, characterized by heightened sensitivity to chemicals and toxins in everyday life.Joining us in this episode is Dr. John Molot, an expert in environmental health and a leading advocate for MCS awareness. With his extensive background in medicine and environmental research...
2024-11-2048 minFootprints & Impacts PodcastNavigating MCS: History, Experiences and Future Aspirations of EHAC-ASEC & ASEQ-EHAQSend us a textIn this enlightening first episode, Rohini Peris and Rosa Iacono share their personal journeys with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and delve into the impactful work of the Environmental Health Associations of Québec and Canada. They discuss the association's history, mission and current initiatives aimed at supporting individuals with MCS. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of education, support, collaboration in raising awareness and shaping public policy. Join us as we explore the challenges faced by those with MCS and the hopeful vision for an inclusive and healthier future....
2024-11-0656 min