The Disability Channel Podcasts

AbilityMKE Now! My Name is Not Jane Doe

March 05, 2021 16:53 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

"Pulling Each Other Along" segment with Doug Cornfield, Dave Clark & Dave Geis with very special guests Laura Chagnon and Tom Damoulakis. Imagine being the victim of a horrific crime that you are not expected to live through....and carrying forward in life to make a profound impact on the world. Listen now and find the power and inspiration pouring through. One of Laura's books: https://www.civinmediarelations.com/product-page/so-blessed-to-be-alive?fbclid=IwAR1bSERhACws4KKaXapYS3h7iOBLN...

AbilityMKE Now! Live at Super Bowl 55

March 05, 2021 16:48 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

"Pulling Each Other Along" segment with Doug Cornfield, Dave Clark & Dave Geis with guest "Tank" Chris Karam. It is amazing the thin thread that connects people and leads to amazing synergy for all involved. Find out about "The Punishers" and why Valentine's Day is Tank's favorite day. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abilitynow https://www.facebook.com/groups/abilitymke Further resources and show connections: Dave Stevens of The Disability Channel https://davestevensspe...

Disability Den with Host Bret Wills - Paralympian Jessica Lewis.

March 05, 2021 16:10 - 16 minutes - 5.55 MB

Bret sits down with Paralympian Jessica Lewis. Jessica was born in Warwick Parish, Bermuda with a condition called Diastematomyelia, which is a disorder in which a bone pierced her spine and split it leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. She has been involved in sports her whole life. She currently resides in Misssisauga, Canada. She is a multiple time gold medallist at the Parapan Am games and has competed at a world championship in Doha, Qatar. She is coached by her former teamm...

Disability Den - with Host Casey MacKay with guest Paul Manieri

March 03, 2021 18:07 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MB

In this episode of The Disability Den, Casey MacKay talks to Paul Manieri about what it’s been like going through the COVID-19 pandemic with a disability. Paul always finds a way to stay positive, even in the most challenging times. You can find this interview now on Spotify under “The Disability Channel Podcasts”

Disability Den with Host Casey MacKay - With Easter Seals Ontario CEO - Kevin Collins

March 03, 2021 17:36 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MB

In this episode of The Disability Den, Casey MacKay chats with Kevin Collins about being the Easter Seals Ontario “Timmy” in 1976 and eventually becoming the President and CEO of Easter Seals Ontario. Kevin has never let his disability get in the way of anything he does. You can find this interview now on Spotify under “The Disability Channel Podcasts.”

Disability Den with Host Bret Wills - Rob Snoek

February 24, 2021 20:59 - 19 minutes - 6.82 MB

Bret interviews veteran sports broadcaster Rob Snoek. They discuss how he was lucky enough to do play by play for the Oshawa Generals and the Peterbororough Petes of the OHL, If he feels his experience as an athlete for the Canadian Para-Athletics team has aided in his success in his media career and what his favourite moment at the Paralympics either competing or covering the events for the CBC.

The Disability Channel Presents: The Disability Den With Bret | Episode 1: Rob Snoek.

February 24, 2021 20:59 - 19 minutes - 6.82 MB

Bret interviews veteran sports broadcaster Rob Snoek. They discuss how he was lucky enough to do play by play for the Oshawa Generals and the Peterbororough Petes of the OHL, If he feels his experience as an athlete for the Canadian Para-Athletics team has aided in his success in his media career and what his favourite moment at the Paralympics either competing or covering the events for the CBC.