Accessible Airwaves
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -This program is dedicated to the education and exploration of disabled life, giving voice to the life and experience of people with disabilities. We cover a wide array of issues and disabilities. We are people who discuss issues we are passionate about and topics we are interested in. We show how disability is in the mind of the beholder.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Accessible Airwaves - Episode March 5, 2024
March 04, 2024 02:16 - 22 MBEpisode 48 Accessible Chef JMorgan interviews Anna Moyer the Creter of the online resource Accessible Cheff. The history and how to use.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode February 6, 2024
February 07, 2024 03:35 - 27.4 MBEpisode 47 Adaptabilty Store June Adaptive John interviews Tara Nelson from the Adaptabilty Store in the University District. He interviews Wendy Wong the creator of June Adaptive an on-line adaptive clothing resource.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode January 2, 2024
January 04, 2024 01:06 - 31.2 MBEpisode 47: AdaptAbility Store/June Adaptive Today's episode is a 2 in 1 interview. John interviews Tara Nelson of the AdaptAbility Store in Calgary and Wendy Wong of June Adaptive in Toronto
Accessible Airwaves - Episode December 5, 2023
December 13, 2023 02:16 - 21.6 MBEpisode 46: ReelAbilities John is interviewing Lora Campbell of the ReelAbilities Film Festival in Toronto. They are talking about the film festival and their programs.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode October 3, 2023
October 07, 2023 01:59 - 27.3 MBEpisode 45 - 2023 Year In Review
Accessible Airwaves - Episode September 5, 2023
September 05, 2023 23:35 - 28 MBAAFS movie Project Autism Asperger Friendship Society and their Movie Project
Accessible Airwaves - Podcast September 5, 2023
September 05, 2023 23:35 - 28 MBAAFS movie Project Autism Asperger Friendship Society and their Movie Project
Accessible Airwaves - Episode June 6, 2023
May 02, 2023 22:30 - 24.5 MBAdam Cairns is interviewing the Tamir Choir members and directors on Zoom. We discussed what the choir is all about, some of their favorite memories, and their greatest achievements.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode May 2, 2023
April 18, 2023 22:21 - 24.1 MBAdam is interviewing Jodi Green. She is the coordinator of Judaic Outreach and Community Inclusion. She is also responsible for the management of the Tamir Choir, which runs out of Ottawa
Accessible Airwaves - Episode April 4, 2023
March 21, 2023 21:55 - 27.5 MBJohn is interviewing David Kron he is the executive director of The Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba. John talks with him over zoom about the Association and how they support people with disabilities.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode December 6, 2022
December 08, 2022 01:38 - 33 MBEpisode 39: Here's My Book Author Michael Jacques is the writer of two books called Can’t Read Can’t Write: Here’s My Book, and second, I Belong: Can I Play? As He can’t read or write he as found a creative way to adapt to challenges and inspire many people.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode November 1, 2022
October 04, 2022 23:20 - 30.4 MBJohn Aguilar is interviewing Darcy Irwin on zoom. She is a co-owner of the Grizzly Boxing Club, an inclusive gym for all abilities. She runs a boxing program for people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode August 2, 2022
July 21, 2022 04:15 - 20.5 MBEpisode 37: Disability without poverty John Aguilar interviews Andrea Van Vugt from Disability without Poverty and she is the founder of Disability Pride Alberta discussing the disability benefit bill the Canadian Government is discussing. This episode was dedicated to Melisa Aguilar the mother of John.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode August 2, 2022
July 21, 2022 04:15 - 20.5 MBEpisode 37: Disability without poverty John Aguilar interviews Andrea Van Vugt from Disability without Poverty and she is the founder of Disability Pride Alberta discussing the disability benefit bill the Canadian Government is discussing. This episode was dedicated to Melisa Aguilar the mother of John.
Accessible Airwaves - Podcast May 3, 2022
April 27, 2022 23:39 - 28.7 MBRocky Mountain Adaptive is making the mountains more accessible for people with disabilities. Hear Adam interview Janine and Dave of Rocky Mountain Adaptive. Janine is the community outreach coordinator of Rocky Mountain Adaptive. Dave is an athlete with Rocky Mountain Adaptive as part of his continued rehabilitation from a recent spinal cord injury and is now a lead instructor too. Listen to them share their healing and transformative stories of Rocky Mountain Adaptive.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode February 1, 2022
January 29, 2022 06:21 - 27.5 MBJohn Aguilar interviews John Butterwick the Parkdale Accessible rink director and also he talks to Amanda Affsonso the Parkdale community Association president. In his first interview, they talked about the new outdoor accessible rink and the new Accessible building.
Accessible Airwaves - Podcast November 2, 2021
October 29, 2021 01:32 - 27.8 MBIn this episode, Morgan interviews Belinda about her struggles with aphasia and functional neurological disorder. Belinda also discusses her book about her time in the hospital.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode November 2, 2021
October 29, 2021 01:32 - 27.8 MBIn this episode, Morgan interviews Belinda about her struggles with aphasia and functional neurological disorder. Belinda also discusses her book about her time in the hospital.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode September 7, 2021
September 28, 2021 21:55 - 27.5 MBIn this episode, host Adam talked about accessibility in the gaming industry. Alex joined as a guest to discuss her personal experiences playing video games as someone who is legally blind. Adam explored the state of accessibility in video games, especially the award winning, The Last of Us Pt. II released in 2020 for the PlayStation. The episode ends with a cover of a-ha’s Take On Me, from the protagonist of the Last of Us Pt II.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode June 1, 2021
June 17, 2021 04:54 - 27.8 MBWe spoke with Laura Dickson. She is the Executive Director of Epilepsy Calgary. In the interview, we talked about Epilepsy and how people with Epilepsy can be supported in the community. In the episode, she asked Morgan about her Epilepsy. We talked about the types and conditions of epilepsy. That epilepsy can be scary to those who have not seen seizures before but how a person can best be supported when one occurs. For more info on the Epilepsy Association of Calgary or how to get involved ...
Accessible Airwaves - Episode March 2, 2021
May 09, 2021 04:24 - 27.9 MBIn this episode, Adam talked to Tayor Byrom about TAYLOR HART.DESIGNS. Taylor’s designs integrate functional adaptations while hitting the target on the style meter. Also featured in this episode Tim Balash, the producer and engineer from Baseline Brain Waves.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode January 5, 2021
January 09, 2021 02:40 - 26.7 MBAdam talked to Graeme Wyman from the Vancouver Adapted Music Society (VAMS) over the phone. We discussed the virtual concerts that VAMS ihas on Youtube. This episode features two songs by Digger Dan and the Dirt Brigade.
Accessible Airwaves - Podcast January 5, 2021
January 09, 2021 02:40 - 26.7 MBAdam talked to Graeme Wyman from the Vancouver Adapted Music Society (VAMS) over the phone. We discussed the virtual concerts that VAMS ihas on Youtube. This episode features two songs by Digger Dan and the Dirt Brigade.
Accessible Airwaves - Podcast September 8, 2020
December 13, 2020 03:25 - 26.5 MBIn this episode Adam Cairns interviews JS Ryu, CEO of Indefinite Arts, here in Calgary over the phone. They talk about what Indefinite Arts is and how they are adapting to Covid 19. Also in this episode, we interviewed Rayn who is an artist from Indefinite Arts.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode September 8, 2020
December 13, 2020 03:25 - 26.5 MBIn this episode Adam Cairns interviews JS Ryu, CEO of Indefinite Arts, here in Calgary over the phone. They talk about what Indefinite Arts is and how they are adapting to Covid 19. Also in this episode, we interviewed Rayn who is an artist from Indefinite Arts.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode August 4, 2020
August 09, 2020 05:44 - 27.2 MBIn this episode Adam interviewed Greme Wyman, the program director of Vancouver Adapted Music Society (VAMS). We discussed how VAMS is adapting to covid-19 by continuing to provide music support, lessons, and song writing for people with physical disabilities in creative ways.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode July 7, 2020
July 08, 2020 02:52 - 27 MBIn this episode we had Morgan interview her brother Marshall who coaches downhill skiing with Special Olympics. Marshall's detocation to coaching and helping his sister is remarkable. Then Adam interviews Morgan and Marshall about their experiences on the hill.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode January 7, 2020
January 08, 2020 06:28 - 25.8 MBEpisode 25 - Basketball
Accessible Airwaves - Episode December 3, 2019
December 04, 2019 05:32 - 27.6 MBQuinn interviews Rhonda about the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education program. Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) facilitates opportunities for diverse learners to cultivate their academic and social aspirations, at either the University of Calgary or St. Mary’s University.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode June 4, 2019
June 05, 2019 00:20 - 27.3 MBIn this episode, Michael interview's Andrea Van Vught about disability Pride. Andrea shares the differences between disability and Pride as well as shares her experiences with disability as well as giving us a big thank you for it. The second interview was Rene interviewing Jen Morton about Star Program a program that people with and without disabilities can partake in. Jen shares about her and her son experience with Star Program.