Shows
Encouraging Abilities PodcastI Only See in Black and White - A Book by Keara FarnanNavigating this often troubled world can be difficult. As an Autistic person who sees things differently, it can be an obstacle course when it comes to even the simple things like making friends. To build herself up and understand her place in the world is the author and person with autism, Keara Farnan.
2025-07-0825 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastThe Feeding Group - Helping Families Navigate ARFIDARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder can affect neurodiverse populations more often than typically developed individuals. In this podcast, we chat with Lauren Hershfield and Elise Fairey, who lead a team of experts in diet and nutrition with their business “The Feeding Group”. Their team supports families who have the disorder to lead happier and healthier lives.
2025-06-0942 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastThe Feeding Group - Helping Families Navigate ARFIDARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder can affect neurodiverse populations more often than typically developed individuals. In this podcast, we chat with Lauren Hershfield and Elise Fairey, who lead a team of experts in diet and nutrition with their business “The Feeding Group”. Their team supports families who have the disorder to lead happier and healthier lives.
2025-06-0942 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastWally Jackson and the Probability of Love and Car AccidentsMaking a movie is tough. Making one about one's life experiences through the lens of autism, even tougher. We caught up with Austin Wolf, writer and producer of an upcoming independent film, Wally Jackson and the Probability of Love and Car Accidents, which he hopes adds to the greater understanding of the neurodiversity community. And, you know, reaching for your goals and all that...
2025-05-2936 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastWally Jackson and the Probability of Love and Car AccidentsMaking a movie is tough. Making one about one's life experiences through the lens of autism, even tougher. We caught up with Austin Wolf, writer and producer of an upcoming independent film, Wally Jackson and the Probability of Love and Car Accidents, which he hopes adds to the greater understanding of the neurodiversity community. And, you know, reaching for your goals and all that...
2025-05-2936 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastRespect - A Chat with Down syndrome Self-Advocate Paul SawkaFrom writing blogs for the Canadian Down Syndrome Society to planning an autobiography, CDSS Awareness Leader, Paul Sawka does it all. We caught up with the staunch self-advocate in Calgary.
2025-02-1230 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastRespect - A Chat with Down syndrome Self-Advocate Paul SawkaFrom writing blogs for the Canadian Down Syndrome Society to planning an autobiography, CDSS Awareness Leader, Paul Sawka does it all. We caught up with the staunch self-advocate in Calgary.
2025-02-1230 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastAdelle Purdham: I Don't Do Disability and Other Lies I've Told MyselfReceiving the news that your unborn child has Down syndrome can be a shock to parents. In this Encouraging Abilities podcast, we chat with author Adelle Purdham and her emotionally driven book about what it's like as a parent raising a child with the condition, and how most issues are created largely within ourselves.
2025-01-2359 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastAdelle Purdham: I Don't Do Disability and Other Lies I've Told MyselfReceiving the news that your unborn child has Down syndrome can be a shock to parents. In this Encouraging Abilities podcast, we chat with author Adelle Purdham and her emotionally driven book about what it's like as a parent raising a child with the condition, and how most issues are created largely within ourselves.
2025-01-2359 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastThe Future is Bright - Students Developing Apps to Aid DisabilitiesNot your typical high school students. Jora Singh Nahal and Inbal Tzafrir are motivated and atruistic. The pair of award-winning students are developing applications to benefit the disability community.
2025-01-1727 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastThe Future is Bright - Students Developing Apps to Aid DisabilitiesNot your typical high school students. Jora Singh Nahal and Inbal Tzafrir are motivated and atruistic. The pair of award-winning students are developing applications to benefit the disability community.
2025-01-1727 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastRising from the Ashes - One Man's Life Turns to AdvocacyMike Shoreman was a regular guy running a paddle-boarding business in Ontario until Ramsay Hunt syndrome struck him down and forced him to re-evaluate his life. Since then he has become a staunch advocate for the disability and mental health communities, showing how overcoming adversity is in all of us.
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Evan:
so welcome back to DDA encouraging abilities podcast. I am your host. DDA communications manager Evan Kelly, today, we're not just talking about cognitive disabilities, but mental health as well adaptability, resilience and overcoming adversity. Joining me to talk about all...
2025-01-0948 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastRising from the Ashes - One Man's Life Turns to AdvocacyMike Shoreman was a regular guy running a paddle-boarding business in Ontario until Ramsay Hunt syndrome struck him down and forced him to re-evaluate his life. Since then he has become a staunch advocate for the disability and mental health communities, showing how overcoming adversity is in all of us.
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Evan:
so welcome back to DDA encouraging abilities podcast. I am your host. DDA communications manager Evan Kelly, today, we're not just talking about cognitive disabilities, but mental health as well adaptability, resilience and overcoming adversity. Joining me to talk about all...
2025-01-0948 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastBC Artist and Author Creates Kids' Books that Focus on DiversityRoz Maclean is a wonderful artist who hails from the Comox Valley. She has turned her passion and vision into a successful line of children's books that teach inclusion and diversity. www.rozmaclean.com
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Evan:
welcome back to DDA encouraging abilities podcast. I'm your host. DDA communications manager Evan Kelly, today, we're talking with Roz McLean now Roz is a local award winning author of children's books that deal a lot with diversity, communications, emotions and inclusion, which, of course, is right up Didier's alley. Roz is also a v...
2024-11-0735 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastBC Artist and Author Creates Kids' Books that Focus on DiversityRoz Maclean is a wonderful artist who hails from the Comox Valley. She has turned her passion and vision into a successful line of children's books that teach inclusion and diversity. www.rozmaclean.com
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Evan:
welcome back to DDA encouraging abilities podcast. I'm your host. DDA communications manager Evan Kelly, today, we're talking with Roz McLean now Roz is a local award winning author of children's books that deal a lot with diversity, communications, emotions and inclusion, which, of course, is right up Didier's alley. Roz is also a v...
2024-11-0735 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastLife Skills - Langley Mom Creates a Guide Inspired by Her SonInspired by her son, a Langley mom creates a book to help people with cognitive delays navigate daily life.
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Evan:
Welcome back to DDA. Is encouraging abilities podcast. I am your host. DDA, communications, manager, manager, Evan Kelly joining me in the studio, which is, of course, is always a nice change over the phone. Is Stevie artemenko, am I getting your name?
Stevie:
Very, very close. Yeah. Artemenko, artemeco, close.
Evan:
Stevie is a local mom who has three children, each wi...
2024-09-1938 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastLife Skills - Langley Mom Creates a Guide Inspired by Her SonInspired by her son, a Langley mom creates a book to help people with cognitive delays navigate daily life.
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Evan:
Welcome back to DDA. Is encouraging abilities podcast. I am your host. DDA, communications, manager, manager, Evan Kelly joining me in the studio, which is, of course, is always a nice change over the phone. Is Stevie artemenko, am I getting your name?
Stevie:
Very, very close. Yeah. Artemenko, artemeco, close.
Evan:
Stevie is a local mom who has three children, each wi...
2024-09-1938 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastMakeGood - Using the Latest Tech to Create an Accessible WorldNoam Platt is the founder of MakeGood, an organization in Louisiana specializing in designing and building devices for people with disabilities. We caught up with him about how new technologies are making it easier and cheaper to build an accessible world.
2024-08-2349 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastMakeGood - Using the Latest Tech to Create an Accessible WorldNoam Platt is the founder of MakeGood, an organization in Louisiana specializing in designing and building devices for people with disabilities. We caught up with him about how new technologies are making it easier and cheaper to build an accessible world.
2024-08-2349 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastAccessibility on Vancouver IslandHe moved to Canada about 20 years ago from the UK and never left. We chat with accessibility consultant Ramesh Lad who aims to make Vancouver Island accessible to all.
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Welcome again to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast, where we chat about everything disability related. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Now we talk a lot about accessibility on this podcast, how things can be done better to level the playing field for people with disabilities, whether physical or cognitive. Now that could mean adopting a universal design concept so...
2024-06-0534 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastAccessibility on Vancouver IslandHe moved to Canada about 20 years ago from the UK and never left. We chat with accessibility consultant Ramesh Lad who aims to make Vancouver Island accessible to all.
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Welcome again to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast, where we chat about everything disability related. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Now we talk a lot about accessibility on this podcast, how things can be done better to level the playing field for people with disabilities, whether physical or cognitive. Now that could mean adopting a universal design concept so...
2024-06-0534 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastTheatre Terrific - Expanding the Horizons for Anyone With the Acting BugLaen Herschler knows his live theatre. The UBC PhD student has taken the reins of Vancouver's inclusive Theatre Terrific and encourages anyone of any ability to get involved.
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Theatre Terrific – Expanding the Horizons for Anyone With the Acting Bug
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Okay, we are back for another edition of DDA's encouraging abilities podcast. I am your host DDA communications manager, Evan Kelly. Today we are talking theatre. Joining me today is Lon Hershler, the brand new artistic director of Vancouver based Theatre Terrific. Theatre Terrific production and classes are...
2024-05-1742 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastTheatre Terrific - Expanding the Horizons for Anyone With the Acting BugLaen Herschler knows his live theatre. The UBC PhD student has taken the reins of Vancouver's inclusive Theatre Terrific and encourages anyone of any ability to get involved.
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Theatre Terrific – Expanding the Horizons for Anyone With the Acting Bug
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Okay, we are back for another edition of DDA's encouraging abilities podcast. I am your host DDA communications manager, Evan Kelly. Today we are talking theatre. Joining me today is Lon Hershler, the brand new artistic director of Vancouver based Theatre Terrific. Theatre Terrific production and classes are...
2024-05-1742 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastFilling the Gap - Leash of Hope Assistance DogsIt's a long process, and it's not cheap. We chat with the founders of Leash of Hope Assistance Dogs who are doing everything possible to meet the demand for service dogs to help the world become more accessible for people with disabilities.
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Filling the Gap - Leash of Hope Assistance Dogs
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We are back with DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast, where we talk about all things related to disabilities. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today we are joined by Danielle Main and Tessa Schmidt, who are founded Leash o...
2024-05-0937 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastFilling the Gap - Leash of Hope Assistance DogsIt's a long process, and it's not cheap. We chat with the founders of Leash of Hope Assistance Dogs who are doing everything possible to meet the demand for service dogs to help the world become more accessible for people with disabilities.
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Filling the Gap - Leash of Hope Assistance Dogs
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We are back with DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast, where we talk about all things related to disabilities. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today we are joined by Danielle Main and Tessa Schmidt, who are founded Leash o...
2024-05-0937 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastElliot Hedley: Disability Advocate One Song and One Documentary at a TimeThe disability community must have self-advocates. Meet Elliot Hedley, budding songwriter, filmmaker, and screenwriter on why being a voice for his community is so important.
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Elliot Hedley: Disability Advocate One Song and One Documentary at a Time
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Welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Now with me today is a friend of the association, Mr. Elliot Headley. Elliot is an extremely creative self advocate who creates music and films, which we're gonna talk heavily about. Having stu...
2024-03-2833 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastElliot Hedley: Disability Advocate One Song and One Documentary at a TimeThe disability community must have self-advocates. Meet Elliot Hedley, budding songwriter, filmmaker, and screenwriter on why being a voice for his community is so important.
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Elliot Hedley: Disability Advocate One Song and One Documentary at a Time
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Welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Now with me today is a friend of the association, Mr. Elliot Headley. Elliot is an extremely creative self advocate who creates music and films, which we're gonna talk heavily about. Having stu...
2024-03-2833 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastStanding at the Intersection of Race and Disability is Rabia KhedrIt's one thing to have a disability and feel left out, it's another to be part of a marginalized group as well. We chat with Rabia Khedr, founder of Race and Disability Canada in this Encouraging Abilities podcast.
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Standing at the Intersection of Race and Disability is Rabia Khedr
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Welcome once again to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Now today we're talking about one thing that is actually two things.
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In this...
2024-03-1439 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastStanding at the Intersection of Race and Disability is Rabia KhedrIt's one thing to have a disability and feel left out, it's another to be part of a marginalized group as well. We chat with Rabia Khedr, founder of Race and Disability Canada in this Encouraging Abilities podcast.
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Standing at the Intersection of Race and Disability is Rabia Khedr
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Welcome once again to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Now today we're talking about one thing that is actually two things.
00:16
In this...
2024-03-1439 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastCURIKO - Filling the Spaces in BetweenCommunity inclusion for people with developmental disabilities is and always will be a driving force for DDA. However, here in 2024, some new players and organizations are emerging to fill the spaces in between to help broaden horizons and cultivate relationships for people of all abilities. Say hello to CURIKO.
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CURIKO – Filling the Spaces in Between
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Welcome back to another episode of DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Doing things a little bit differently today. We normally have one perso...
2024-03-051h 11Encouraging Abilities PodcastCURIKO - Filling the Spaces in BetweenCommunity inclusion for people with developmental disabilities is and always will be a driving force for DDA. However, here in 2024, some new players and organizations are emerging to fill the spaces in between to help broaden horizons and cultivate relationships for people of all abilities. Say hello to CURIKO.
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CURIKO – Filling the Spaces in Between
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Welcome back to another episode of DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Doing things a little bit differently today. We normally have one perso...
2024-03-051h 11Encouraging Abilities PodcastThe Life That's Chosen Me - From Russia With LoveMaking personal sacrifices for your partner's career is one thing, creating a home in several countries while at the same time caring for a severely disabled child is another. We caught up with Rachelle Rosolofo-Czerwinski to talk about her new memoir, The Life That's Chosen Me - From Russia With Love.
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The Life That’s Chosen Me – From Russia With Love
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It's time again for DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Joining me today is Rochelle Rosa I'm hop...
2024-01-2640 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastThe Life That's Chosen Me - From Russia With LoveMaking personal sacrifices for your partner's career is one thing, creating a home in several countries while at the same time caring for a severely disabled child is another. We caught up with Rachelle Rosolofo-Czerwinski to talk about her new memoir, The Life That's Chosen Me - From Russia With Love.
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The Life That’s Chosen Me – From Russia With Love
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It's time again for DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Joining me today is Rochelle Rosa I'm hop...
2024-01-2640 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastVital People - A Career in Caregiving at DDARatnam Mathur is one of our valued group home managers who, like many staff at DDA, found a calling that pulled them off a defined path and into a career that meant so much more than money and fancy titles.
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Vital People – A Career in Caregiving at DDA
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Welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today we're talking about caregiving as a profession. To me, it's a profession that we as a society often take advantage of. We don...
2024-01-0834 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastVital People - A Career in Caregiving at DDARatnam Mathur is one of our valued group home managers who, like many staff at DDA, found a calling that pulled them off a defined path and into a career that meant so much more than money and fancy titles.
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Vital People – A Career in Caregiving at DDA
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Welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today we're talking about caregiving as a profession. To me, it's a profession that we as a society often take advantage of. We don...
2024-01-0834 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastCare Givers...Nah...Community BuildersFinding one's path in life is a journey in itself. We chat with DDA group home manager Ratnam Mathur about why she chose caregiving over finance to help foster inclusion and create a happy home for people with developmental disabilities.
2023-12-0727 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastCare Givers...Nah...Community BuildersFinding one's path in life is a journey in itself. We chat with DDA group home manager Ratnam Mathur about why she chose caregiving over finance to help foster inclusion and create a happy home for people with developmental disabilities.
2023-12-0727 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastFreeing Teresa - A Chat with Authors Franke James and Her Husband BillFreeing Teresa, a new book by Franke James, her husband Bill, and Franke's sister Teresa talks about the challenges a family can face when it comes to the care and consideration of a family member who has developmental disabilities. On one side, is the freedom to choose, on the other is family dysfunction that is likely beyond repair.
2023-10-1344 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastFreeing Teresa - A Chat with Authors Franke James and Her Husband BillFreeing Teresa, a new book by Franke James, her husband Bill, and Franke's sister Teresa talks about the challenges a family can face when it comes to the care and consideration of a family member who has developmental disabilities. On one side, is the freedom to choose, on the other is family dysfunction that is likely beyond repair.
2023-10-1344 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastHealthy People - Longer LivesHe's a man on a mission. Meindert Hinlopen hopes to level the playing field when it comes to personal training. His company's focus is to help people with developmental disabilities get in shape and find their passion. Say hello to Spectrum Health in this Encouraging Abilities podcast!
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Healthy People – Longer Lives
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Welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast where we talk about anything and everything related to the disability community, primarily the developmental disability community. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today...
2023-09-2031 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastHealthy People - Longer LivesHe's a man on a mission. Meindert Hinlopen hopes to level the playing field when it comes to personal training. His company's focus is to help people with developmental disabilities get in shape and find their passion. Say hello to Spectrum Health in this Encouraging Abilities podcast!
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Healthy People – Longer Lives
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Welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast where we talk about anything and everything related to the disability community, primarily the developmental disability community. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today...
2023-09-2031 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastJamie Dri Success Story: Celebrating 15 Years With Jobs WestFor many, success is defined by job title and bank accounts. For Jamie Dri, overcoming crushing anxiety and living independently means she is on top of her game. She has been a part of DDA's employment program, Jobs West, for the last 15 years and has no plans to stop! She shares her lived experience in this episode of the Encouagring Abilities podcast.
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Jamie Dri Success Story: Celebrating 15 Years With Jobs West
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Welcome to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA communications manager, Evan Kel...
2023-08-2121 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastJamie Dri Success Story: Celebrating 15 Years With Jobs WestFor many, success is defined by job title and bank accounts. For Jamie Dri, overcoming crushing anxiety and living independently means she is on top of her game. She has been a part of DDA's employment program, Jobs West, for the last 15 years and has no plans to stop! She shares her lived experience in this episode of the Encouagring Abilities podcast.
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Jamie Dri Success Story: Celebrating 15 Years With Jobs West
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Welcome to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA communications manager, Evan Kel...
2023-08-2121 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastManaging Anxiety in Autism: Going Full Improv with Dr. Nathan KeatesA chance meeting on 'X' has DDA chatting with Dr. Nathan Keates, in London, England about his Ph.D. thesis that postulates improv theatre has a benefit for autistic people when it comes to managing anxiety and more.
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Managing Anxiety in Autism: Going Full Improv with Dr. Nathan Keates
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Welcome again to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. In today's episode, we are talking about autistic people. And through the power of social media, I managed to contact Nath...
2023-08-1731 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastManaging Anxiety in Autism: Going Full Improv with Dr. Nathan KeatesA chance meeting on 'X' has DDA chatting with Dr. Nathan Keates, in London, England about his Ph.D. thesis that postulates improv theatre has a benefit for autistic people when it comes to managing anxiety and more.
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Managing Anxiety in Autism: Going Full Improv with Dr. Nathan Keates
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Welcome again to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. In today's episode, we are talking about autistic people. And through the power of social media, I managed to contact Nath...
2023-08-1731 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDementia and Alzheimer’s - When Caregiving is VitalAt some point in our lives, we will all be touched by dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately, in the developmental disability community, these conditions are more likely to show up. We connect with Karen Tyrell, author of Cracking the Dementia Code and consultant to the DDA community.
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Dementia and Alzheimer’s – When Caregiving is Vital
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Welcome once again to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, Evan Kelly, Communications Manager here at Developmental Disabilities Association. Today we are talking about aging and dementia and Alzheim...
2023-08-1443 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDementia and Alzheimer’s - When Caregiving is VitalAt some point in our lives, we will all be touched by dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately, in the developmental disability community, these conditions are more likely to show up. We connect with Karen Tyrell, author of Cracking the Dementia Code and consultant to the DDA community.
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Dementia and Alzheimer’s – When Caregiving is Vital
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Welcome once again to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, Evan Kelly, Communications Manager here at Developmental Disabilities Association. Today we are talking about aging and dementia and Alzheim...
2023-08-1443 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastLooking to the Future of Caregiving: Artifical IntelligenceGood caregivers are few and far between. It's a tough sector to keep staff for several reasons. So what's the answer for supporting an aging population or people with disabilities? Artificial Intelligence is already starting to play a role. We caught up with Mercer Gary from Drexel University in Pennsylvania about the positives and some ethical concerns when it comes to AI and caregiving.
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Looking to the Future of Caregiving: Artificial Intelligence
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Welcome once again to DDA's podcast, encouraging abilities. I'm your host, DDA communications manager, Ev...
2023-08-1136 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastLooking to the Future of Caregiving: Artifical IntelligenceGood caregivers are few and far between. It's a tough sector to keep staff for several reasons. So what's the answer for supporting an aging population or people with disabilities? Artificial Intelligence is already starting to play a role. We caught up with Mercer Gary from Drexel University in Pennsylvania about the positives and some ethical concerns when it comes to AI and caregiving.
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Looking to the Future of Caregiving: Artificial Intelligence
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Welcome once again to DDA's podcast, encouraging abilities. I'm your host, DDA communications manager, Ev...
2023-08-1136 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastMaking Travel Accessible to the Neurodivergent CommunityIn this episode of DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast, we chat with Angela Faminoff, owner of Travel With Ange travel agency based in Victoria, BC. A champion of the disability community, it's her mission to make sure everyone sees the world.
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Making Travel Accessible to the Neurodivergent Community
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Welcome back to another edition of DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. We've been doing the podcast for about a year now and this is podcast number 25. So a bit of a milestone, I think. I'm your host, DDA Com...
2023-06-2930 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastMaking Travel Accessible to the Neurodivergent CommunityIn this episode of DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast, we chat with Angela Faminoff, owner of Travel With Ange travel agency based in Victoria, BC. A champion of the disability community, it's her mission to make sure everyone sees the world.
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Making Travel Accessible to the Neurodivergent Community
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Welcome back to another edition of DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. We've been doing the podcast for about a year now and this is podcast number 25. So a bit of a milestone, I think. I'm your host, DDA Com...
2023-06-2930 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastSirota’s Alchymy: A Doorway to inclusionA local man is nothing short of a pioneer when it comes to inclusion. Master Michael Sirota has been teaching Taekwondo and Hapkido to the disability community for over 20 years and feels there is nothing they can't accomplish through the practice of martial arts.
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Sirota’s Alchymy: A Doorway to Inclusion
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We are back with DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today is part two of our Accessible Sports series, and today we're joined by Master Michael Sirota. He owns...
2023-05-0124 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastSirota’s Alchymy: A Doorway to inclusionA local man is nothing short of a pioneer when it comes to inclusion. Master Michael Sirota has been teaching Taekwondo and Hapkido to the disability community for over 20 years and feels there is nothing they can't accomplish through the practice of martial arts.
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Sirota’s Alchymy: A Doorway to Inclusion
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We are back with DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today is part two of our Accessible Sports series, and today we're joined by Master Michael Sirota. He owns...
2023-05-0124 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastConnecting on the ice and pitch with Sportability BCAdaptive sports are expanding in B.C. In this podcast, we connect with Jade Werger from Sportability BC and what they are doing to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
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Connecting on the Ice and Pitch with SportAbility BC
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Hello and welcome to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, Evan Kelly, communications manager for Developmental Disabilities Association. Now we've been doing a lot of podcasts on inclusion and accessibility, so today my guest is Jade Werger with SportAbility. This is the first in a s...
2023-04-2634 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastConnecting on the ice and pitch with Sportability BCAdaptive sports are expanding in B.C. In this podcast, we connect with Jade Werger from Sportability BC and what they are doing to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
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Connecting on the Ice and Pitch with SportAbility BC
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Hello and welcome to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, Evan Kelly, communications manager for Developmental Disabilities Association. Now we've been doing a lot of podcasts on inclusion and accessibility, so today my guest is Jade Werger with SportAbility. This is the first in a s...
2023-04-2634 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastChanging Attitudes One Street at a TimeThe City of Vancouver is making strides with its Accessibility Strategy. DDA chats with the city's Accessibility Planner, Karen Lai who offers perspectives from her lived experiences.
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Changing Attitudes One Street at a Time
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Hello and welcome back to another episode of Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Joining me today is the City of Vancouver's Accessibility Planner, Karen Lye. Karen has worked in accessibility and inclusion consultation for over 20 years.
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Now...
2023-04-2428 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastChanging Attitudes One Street at a TimeThe City of Vancouver is making strides with its Accessibility Strategy. DDA chats with the city's Accessibility Planner, Karen Lai who offers perspectives from her lived experiences.
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Changing Attitudes One Street at a Time
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Hello and welcome back to another episode of Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Joining me today is the City of Vancouver's Accessibility Planner, Karen Lye. Karen has worked in accessibility and inclusion consultation for over 20 years.
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Now...
2023-04-2428 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Chats with Disability Advocate Spencer van VlotenSuccess will come when advocating and fostering change in prevailing attitudes when it comes to disabilities. In this episode of DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast, we chat with well-known disability advocate Spencer van Vloten who prides himself on being a champion for the disability community.
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DDA Chats with Disability Advocate Spencer van Vloten
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So welcome to another DDA Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today we're joined by Spencer Van Vlaten. Now, Spencer is a very well-known and outspoken member of...
2023-04-1732 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Chats with Disability Advocate Spencer van VlotenSuccess will come when advocating and fostering change in prevailing attitudes when it comes to disabilities. In this episode of DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast, we chat with well-known disability advocate Spencer van Vloten who prides himself on being a champion for the disability community.
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DDA Chats with Disability Advocate Spencer van Vloten
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So welcome to another DDA Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today we're joined by Spencer Van Vlaten. Now, Spencer is a very well-known and outspoken member of...
2023-04-1732 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastRoshni is a Self-Advocate with a Mission to Feed!Roshni Kashyap was born to make food. The young woman with Down syndrome started a chutney business and is poised to launch a cookbook. However, she has many other talents and her whole life to explore them. Including publishing a book of poetry. Available on Amazon is Don't Forget You're Beautiful.
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Roshni is a Self-Advocate with a Mission to Feed!
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Hello and welcome to another edition of DDA's podcast, Encouraging Abilities. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Now lately we've been tal...
2023-02-1616 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastRoshni is a Self-Advocate with a Mission to Feed!Roshni Kashyap was born to make food. The young woman with Down syndrome started a chutney business and is poised to launch a cookbook. However, she has many other talents and her whole life to explore them. Including publishing a book of poetry. Available on Amazon is Don't Forget You're Beautiful.
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Roshni is a Self-Advocate with a Mission to Feed!
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Hello and welcome to another edition of DDA's podcast, Encouraging Abilities. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Now lately we've been tal...
2023-02-1616 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastKello Inclusive: Edmonton-based Modeling Agency is Starting to Get NoticedNot even two years old, Kello Inclusive Modeling Agency, based in Edmonton already has some massive brands seeking them out. But what's more important is the clients they represent. We chat with founder Katie MacMillan.
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Kello Inclusive: Edmonton-based Modeling Agency is Starting to Get Noticed
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It's time again for Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today we're talking about inclusion. We've been talking a lot about accessibility. Of course, that's important too. But inclusion is one...
2023-02-0232 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastKello Inclusive: Edmonton-based Modeling Agency is Starting to Get NoticedNot even two years old, Kello Inclusive Modeling Agency, based in Edmonton already has some massive brands seeking them out. But what's more important is the clients they represent. We chat with founder Katie MacMillan.
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Kello Inclusive: Edmonton-based Modeling Agency is Starting to Get Noticed
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It's time again for Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Today we're talking about inclusion. We've been talking a lot about accessibility. Of course, that's important too. But inclusion is one...
2023-02-0232 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Talks Accessibilty with Brad McCannellB.C. is a leader when it comes to accessibility. Just ask The Rick Hansen Foundation's Brad McCannell. However, attitudes still need to shift in order to guarantee inclusion for everyone, and that means making noise so everyone is heard.
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DDA Talks Accessibility with Brad McCannell
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Hello and welcome once again to DDA's encouraging abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA communications manager, Evan Kelly. Now one of the big topics we like to talk about is accessibility. It's such an important topic because many...
2023-01-2541 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Talks Accessibilty with Brad McCannellB.C. is a leader when it comes to accessibility. Just ask The Rick Hansen Foundation's Brad McCannell. However, attitudes still need to shift in order to guarantee inclusion for everyone, and that means making noise so everyone is heard.
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DDA Talks Accessibility with Brad McCannell
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Hello and welcome once again to DDA's encouraging abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA communications manager, Evan Kelly. Now one of the big topics we like to talk about is accessibility. It's such an important topic because many...
2023-01-2541 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastHis Name is NicholasInspired by an accident ten years ago that left her brother with a life-changing intellectual disability, a young B.C. artist creates a book about inclusion. DDA chats with Invermere's Veronika Kitzul.
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His Name is Nicholas
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Welcome to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. One of DDA's biggest missions is to create a community where everyone is included and where everyone belongs, regardless of ability. Sometimes that comes down to simply supporting and advocating for those who have the...
2023-01-1217 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastHis Name is NicholasInspired by an accident ten years ago that left her brother with a life-changing intellectual disability, a young B.C. artist creates a book about inclusion. DDA chats with Invermere's Veronika Kitzul.
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His Name is Nicholas
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Welcome to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. One of DDA's biggest missions is to create a community where everyone is included and where everyone belongs, regardless of ability. Sometimes that comes down to simply supporting and advocating for those who have the...
2023-01-1217 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastAbleism Prompts a New Awareness CampaignAbleism is an issue. From inadequate designs to being left out or looked down upon, ableism prevents many from being included in everyday life. The Office of the BC Human Rights Commissioner and Disability Alliance BC have joined forces to address the issue and created a new awareness campaign called Rewrite the Rules.
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Ableism Prompts a New Awareness Campaign
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Time again for DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. So thanks again for listening in. Today we're talking about ableism. Now what is...
2022-10-2134 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastAbleism Prompts a New Awareness CampaignAbleism is an issue. From inadequate designs to being left out or looked down upon, ableism prevents many from being included in everyday life. The Office of the BC Human Rights Commissioner and Disability Alliance BC have joined forces to address the issue and created a new awareness campaign called Rewrite the Rules.
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Ableism Prompts a New Awareness Campaign
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Time again for DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, DDA Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. So thanks again for listening in. Today we're talking about ableism. Now what is...
2022-10-2134 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastA Chat with Dr. Jaimie Borisoff: On the Forefront of Wheelchair DesignAccessibility affects many people, and even one day, perhaps yourself. In this Encouraging Abilities Podcast, we connected with Dr. Jaimie Borisoff who runs a development program at BCIT with an eye on designing better wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment that helps people stay included.
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A Chat with Dr. Jaimie Borisoff: On the Forefront of Wheelchair Design
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Welcome to another episode of our Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, Evan Kelly, Communications Manager here at DDA. Now, over the past few episodes, we've been talking abo...
2022-10-2028 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastA Chat with Dr. Jaimie Borisoff: On the Forefront of Wheelchair DesignAccessibility affects many people, and even one day, perhaps yourself. In this Encouraging Abilities Podcast, we connected with Dr. Jaimie Borisoff who runs a development program at BCIT with an eye on designing better wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment that helps people stay included.
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A Chat with Dr. Jaimie Borisoff: On the Forefront of Wheelchair Design
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Welcome to another episode of our Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, Evan Kelly, Communications Manager here at DDA. Now, over the past few episodes, we've been talking abo...
2022-10-2028 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastTransforming the World One Building at a Time With Karin PasquaAccessibility should not be an afterthought. Buildings and spaces should not be designed for people with no disabilities only. Because, as Karin Pasqua of Meaningful Access Consultants says, we are all going to be affected at some point in our lives by accessibility issues. With that in mind, we need to look at design as universal before shovels hit the dirt.
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Transforming the World One Building at a Time with Karin Pasqua
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Thanks again. It's time for DDA's encouraging abilities podcast. I'm your host, Evan Kel...
2022-10-1130 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastTransforming the World One Building at a Time With Karin PasquaAccessibility should not be an afterthought. Buildings and spaces should not be designed for people with no disabilities only. Because, as Karin Pasqua of Meaningful Access Consultants says, we are all going to be affected at some point in our lives by accessibility issues. With that in mind, we need to look at design as universal before shovels hit the dirt.
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Transforming the World One Building at a Time with Karin Pasqua
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Thanks again. It's time for DDA's encouraging abilities podcast. I'm your host, Evan Kel...
2022-10-1130 minEncouraging Abilities Podcast70 Years of Doing the ImpossibleThe Developmental Disabilities Association's Executive Director Alanna Hendren talks about the association's 70th anniversary, where the organization has been, and where it's headed in the 21st century. A staunch advocate for people with developmental disabilities, Alanna Hendren has been involved in this sector for over 40 years.
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70 Years of Doing the Impossible
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Hello again, welcome to another episode of DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA's Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Now this is a special podcast because we are focusing on Developmental Disabilities Association's 70th Anniversary....
2022-10-0733 minEncouraging Abilities Podcast70 Years of Doing the ImpossibleThe Developmental Disabilities Association's Executive Director Alanna Hendren talks about the association's 70th anniversary, where the organization has been, and where it's headed in the 21st century. A staunch advocate for people with developmental disabilities, Alanna Hendren has been involved in this sector for over 40 years.
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70 Years of Doing the Impossible
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Hello again, welcome to another episode of DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I am your host, DDA's Communications Manager, Evan Kelly. Now this is a special podcast because we are focusing on Developmental Disabilities Association's 70th Anniversary....
2022-10-0733 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastA Chat with Dr. Laverne Jacobs - Canada’s First Member of the UN’s Committee on the Rights of Persons With DisabilitiesDr. Laverne Jacobs is making Canada proud. Not only has she published one of the first books on disability law in Canada, but has recently been elected to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities. And...she has another book in the works!
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Evan Kelly 0:05
Thank you again for joining us on the Developmental Disabilities Association's encouraging abilities podcast. I am your host DDA communications manager Evan Kelly. Joining me today is Dr. Laverne Jacobs. Dr. Jacobs is a full professor at the University of Windsor Faculty of...
2022-09-2128 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastA Chat with Dr. Laverne Jacobs - Canada’s First Member of the UN’s Committee on the Rights of Persons With DisabilitiesDr. Laverne Jacobs is making Canada proud. Not only has she published one of the first books on disability law in Canada, but has recently been elected to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities. And...she has another book in the works!
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Evan Kelly 0:05
Thank you again for joining us on the Developmental Disabilities Association's encouraging abilities podcast. I am your host DDA communications manager Evan Kelly. Joining me today is Dr. Laverne Jacobs. Dr. Jacobs is a full professor at the University of Windsor Faculty of...
2022-09-2128 min
Encouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Celebrates 70 Years With The Son of Our FounderIn 1952, the Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) had its humble start when a young mother, inspired by the birth of a boy with Down Syndrome, chose not to institutionalize her child and challenge the status quo of the time. The formation of DDA would impact the lives of thousands, inspire generations to fight for human rights and significantly change Canada’s legal and social landscape for people with developmental disabilities.
In this podcast, we talk to John Purdy, son of the late Bea Purdy, the young mother who moved mountains to ensure that people with developmental disabilities were in...
2022-09-0127 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Talks to Author and Professor Deborah Stienstra About the Current Disability Rights Landscape in CanadaRights are usually a foregone conclusion in Canada, however, when it comes to people with disabilities, their rights are sometimes overlooked, or, at best, not really taken into consideration. Accessibility matters, inclusion matters, but making sure these things are enforced and protected takes an entire population to shift its collective outlook. That shift starts with people like Deborah Stienstra, author of About Canada: Disability Rights, Second Edition. Where are we right now, and how far do we have to go?
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DDA Talks to Author and Professor Deborah Stienstra About the Current Disability R...
2022-08-2532 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Talks to Author and Professor Deborah Stienstra About the Current Disability Rights Landscape in CanadaRights are usually a foregone conclusion in Canada, however, when it comes to people with disabilities, their rights are sometimes overlooked, or, at best, not really taken into consideration. Accessibility matters, inclusion matters, but making sure these things are enforced and protected takes an entire population to shift its collective outlook. That shift starts with people like Deborah Stienstra, author of About Canada: Disability Rights, Second Edition. Where are we right now, and how far do we have to go?
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DDA Talks to Author and Professor Deborah Stienstra About the Current Disability R...
2022-08-2532 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastMusic Therapy - A Universal LanguageEsther Thane is an expert in music therapy whose team helps families with children who have autism communicate and reach behavioral objectives while exploring the universal language of music.
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Evan Kelly 0:04
So welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, Evan Kelly. I'm the Communications Manager here at Developmental Disabilities Association. This is where we connect with advocates in the disability community, help tell their stories, raise disability awareness and just be a supporter and advocate for them as well. For those who don't know about us at DDA, we...
2022-07-0535 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastMusic Therapy - A Universal LanguageEsther Thane is an expert in music therapy whose team helps families with children who have autism communicate and reach behavioral objectives while exploring the universal language of music.
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Evan Kelly 0:04
So welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host, Evan Kelly. I'm the Communications Manager here at Developmental Disabilities Association. This is where we connect with advocates in the disability community, help tell their stories, raise disability awareness and just be a supporter and advocate for them as well. For those who don't know about us at DDA, we...
2022-07-0535 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA talks to $10 a day childcare advocate Sharon GregsonDDA operates nine child development centres in Vancouver and Richmond. As the province shifts towards a $10-a-day childcare system, we reached out to childcare advocate Sharon Gregson about where we are now and where we need to be when it comes to reaching that goal.
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Evan Kelly 0:04
Welcome to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host Evan Kelly. This is where we connect with advocates in the disability community or the community at large and help tell their stories, raise disability awareness and be a supporter and advocate for them as wel...
2022-07-0522 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA talks to $10 a day childcare advocate Sharon GregsonDDA operates nine child development centres in Vancouver and Richmond. As the province shifts towards a $10-a-day childcare system, we reached out to childcare advocate Sharon Gregson about where we are now and where we need to be when it comes to reaching that goal.
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Evan Kelly 0:04
Welcome to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. I'm your host Evan Kelly. This is where we connect with advocates in the disability community or the community at large and help tell their stories, raise disability awareness and be a supporter and advocate for them as wel...
2022-07-0522 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastAccessibility Needs to be Universal: A Chat with CANBC Founder Heather McCainHeather McCain is the creator of www.canbc.org, a disability advocate website born out of need that offers workshops and support for those in the disability community and the disability Queer community. As Pride Month comes to an end for another year, it's good to raise awareness that people in LGBTQ community who identify as disabled have other concerns they often need to deal with.
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Evan Kelly 0:04
So welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. This is where we connect with advocates in the disability community, help tell their stories, rai...
2022-06-3029 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastAccessibility Needs to be Universal: A Chat with CANBC Founder Heather McCainHeather McCain is the creator of www.canbc.org, a disability advocate website born out of need that offers workshops and support for those in the disability community and the disability Queer community. As Pride Month comes to an end for another year, it's good to raise awareness that people in LGBTQ community who identify as disabled have other concerns they often need to deal with.
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Evan Kelly 0:04
So welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. This is where we connect with advocates in the disability community, help tell their stories, rai...
2022-06-3029 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastProtecting the Most Vulnerable from the Heat of Climate ChangeDDA talks with Jeanne Hansen who's sister, Tracey McKinley, who suffered mental health issues, died in the heat dome of 2021. Despite new government policy, what can we do to better protect people who can't protect themselves?
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Evan Kelly 0:05
So welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. This is where we connect with advocates in the disability community, help tell their stories, raising disability awareness and be a supporter and advocate for them as well. For those who don't know about DDA, we are a community living agency that serves Vancouver and Ric...
2022-06-2830 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastProtecting the Most Vulnerable from the Heat of Climate ChangeDDA talks with Jeanne Hansen who's sister, Tracey McKinley, who suffered mental health issues, died in the heat dome of 2021. Despite new government policy, what can we do to better protect people who can't protect themselves?
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Evan Kelly 0:05
So welcome back to DDA's Encouraging Abilities podcast. This is where we connect with advocates in the disability community, help tell their stories, raising disability awareness and be a supporter and advocate for them as well. For those who don't know about DDA, we are a community living agency that serves Vancouver and Ric...
2022-06-2830 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Talks to Delia Meinhardt, Assistant Director of Employment with Jobs WestFinding a job is a dauting experience for anyone. Now, imagine having a developmental disability. There are many barriers that can prevent you from finding work and gaining independence. Fortunately, there are people like Delia Meinhardt who helps run DDA's social enterprise operation, Jobs West.
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Evan Kelly 0:05
So welcome to Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. Joining us today is Delia Meinhardt. Now Delia is the Assistant Director of Employment Services at Jobs West. Now, if you don't know what that is, that is one of DDA's social enterprise operations. Jobs Wes...
2022-06-2318 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Talks to Delia Meinhardt, Assistant Director of Employment with Jobs WestFinding a job is a dauting experience for anyone. Now, imagine having a developmental disability. There are many barriers that can prevent you from finding work and gaining independence. Fortunately, there are people like Delia Meinhardt who helps run DDA's social enterprise operation, Jobs West.
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Evan Kelly 0:05
So welcome to Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. Joining us today is Delia Meinhardt. Now Delia is the Assistant Director of Employment Services at Jobs West. Now, if you don't know what that is, that is one of DDA's social enterprise operations. Jobs Wes...
2022-06-2318 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Interview With Christie Faye CollinsChristie Faye Collins is Autistic. Like many in the disability community, finding a partner isn't always easy. So, she is creating NOMI. A new dating app specifically for the disability and neurodiverse community. www.nomiconnect.net is still in the testing phase and Christie and her team hope to have it up and running in 2023.
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Evan Kelly 0:06
Welcome again to the Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. We are here to connect with people in the disability and neurodivergent communities to help tell their stories. As much as 25% of Canadians identify wit...
2022-06-1531 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Interview With Christie Faye CollinsChristie Faye Collins is Autistic. Like many in the disability community, finding a partner isn't always easy. So, she is creating NOMI. A new dating app specifically for the disability and neurodiverse community. www.nomiconnect.net is still in the testing phase and Christie and her team hope to have it up and running in 2023.
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Evan Kelly 0:06
Welcome again to the Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. We are here to connect with people in the disability and neurodivergent communities to help tell their stories. As much as 25% of Canadians identify wit...
2022-06-1531 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Talks to Nathan Shipley During National AccessAbility WeekNathan Shipley was born with Cerebral Palsy. Today he is a public speaker and does not see himself as disabled. DDA reached out to him during National AccessAbility Week to talk about his life and what it means to build accessible communities.
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Evan Kelly 0:05
Welcome to the Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. Here we are on national accessibility week in Canada and we're connecting with people in the disability community chatting about their experiences, maybe what's working, what's not, and what we can all do better to promote accessibility and inc...
2022-06-0327 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA Talks to Nathan Shipley During National AccessAbility WeekNathan Shipley was born with Cerebral Palsy. Today he is a public speaker and does not see himself as disabled. DDA reached out to him during National AccessAbility Week to talk about his life and what it means to build accessible communities.
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Evan Kelly 0:05
Welcome to the Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. Here we are on national accessibility week in Canada and we're connecting with people in the disability community chatting about their experiences, maybe what's working, what's not, and what we can all do better to promote accessibility and inc...
2022-06-0327 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastAccessible, Assistive Technology: A Chat With Keegan Newberry Asst. Director at DDAMay 29th to June 4th is National Accessibility Week in Canada. We sat down with Keegan Newberry, DDA's Assistant Director of Assistive Technology, to discuss what's happening in the community and business world to help facilitate accessibility for people with developmental disabilities.
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Evan Kelly 0:05
So welcome to Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast, of course, we're here to tell stories and chat with members of our neurodiverse community I'm your host, Evan Kelly, the Communications Manager here at DDA. Today we are chatting with our very own Keegan Newberry. She is our...
2022-06-0224 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastAccessible, Assistive Technology: A Chat With Keegan Newberry Asst. Director at DDAMay 29th to June 4th is National Accessibility Week in Canada. We sat down with Keegan Newberry, DDA's Assistant Director of Assistive Technology, to discuss what's happening in the community and business world to help facilitate accessibility for people with developmental disabilities.
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Evan Kelly 0:05
So welcome to Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast, of course, we're here to tell stories and chat with members of our neurodiverse community I'm your host, Evan Kelly, the Communications Manager here at DDA. Today we are chatting with our very own Keegan Newberry. She is our...
2022-06-0224 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA talks to Autistic Self-Advocate Margaux WoskMargaux Wosk is an Autistic person and a staunch self-advocate who runs their own business.
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Evan Kelly 0:06
Welcome to Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. We're here to chat with members of our neurodiverse community. I'm your host, Evan Kelly. Whether it's talking about new government policies or new business ventures or amazing achievements, you'll find it here. Our guest today is Margaux Wosk. Margaux is a self advocate in the Autistic community, who is an entrepreneur and runs their own, I guess mostly online business with custom made pins, necklaces, but...
2022-05-1723 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA talks to Autistic Self-Advocate Margaux WoskMargaux Wosk is an Autistic person and a staunch self-advocate who runs their own business.
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Evan Kelly 0:06
Welcome to Developmental Disabilities Association's Encouraging Abilities podcast. We're here to chat with members of our neurodiverse community. I'm your host, Evan Kelly. Whether it's talking about new government policies or new business ventures or amazing achievements, you'll find it here. Our guest today is Margaux Wosk. Margaux is a self advocate in the Autistic community, who is an entrepreneur and runs their own, I guess mostly online business with custom made pins, necklaces, but...
2022-05-1723 min
Encouraging Abilities PodcastDDA speaks with Krystian Shaw, publisher of the Kamloops Self AdvocateKrystian Shaw was never expected to read or write. With dogged determination and a steel resolve, he is now the publisher of a 12-page newsletter he distributes in Kamloops B.C.
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Evan Kelly 0:03
Welcome to DDA's encouraging abilities podcast. I'm Evan Kelly. And our goal is to make our stories more accessible to enlighten people as to who we are, what we do and why. We also want to help others in the disability community tell their stories. Whether it's talking about new government policy, new business ventures or amazing achievements, you...
2022-03-2517 minEncouraging Abilities PodcastDDA speaks with Krystian Shaw, publisher of the Kamloops Self AdvocateKrystian Shaw was never expected to read or write. With dogged determination and a steel resolve, he is now the publisher of a 12-page newsletter he distributes in Kamloops B.C.
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Evan Kelly 0:03
Welcome to DDA's encouraging abilities podcast. I'm Evan Kelly. And our goal is to make our stories more accessible to enlighten people as to who we are, what we do and why. We also want to help others in the disability community tell their stories. Whether it's talking about new government policy, new business ventures or amazing achievements, you...
2022-03-2517 min