Latest Downssyndrome Podcast Episodes
Personal Epiphanies
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - June 25, 2024 17:44 - 54 minutesBefore you pick up a hammer or call a contractor, decisions must be made. In this podcast, we talk with Aging in Place expert, Linda Kafka, about the thinking and conversations we all need to have.
News From the World of Architecture
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - May 29, 2024 17:55 - 50 minutesRon Wickman joins us to recap his experiences at the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Alberta Association of Architects conferences. Multiple people discussed accessibility! Ron also lets us in on whether or not he puts accessible design features into client projects without their kno...
Small Towns and Words That Matter
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - April 29, 2024 16:52 - 55 minutesPart two of our conversation with Robert Lipka and Ron Wickman focuses on the issues small towns have with becoming accessible. Toward the end of the conversation, we talked about words and how they matter when discussing accessibility.
Outdoor Spaces
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - April 10, 2024 18:54 - 52 minutesOutdoor spaces must be accessible for those who enjoy gardening, socializing or sitting outside reading a book in nice weather. Some of those outdoor spaces are being reduced by the push toward infill housing. Today's podcast looks at both of these issues.
Ramps
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - March 04, 2024 20:13 - 1 hourOften built in a hurry and usually an eyesore, ramps are the subject of my conversation with Ron Wickman. We'll talk about why the entry to the home needs to be given more thought, how to blend ramps in with your exterior and we'll suggest alternatives to that front yard monstrosity.
Who Is Calling The Shots
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - February 12, 2024 15:18 - 18 minutesI haven't done a specific video or podcast on the very basic question of the why behind the need for all of us to think about our future in terms of access within our own homes. I'm going to talk about that today, and then I'm going to talk about the most basic action. Starting. Where do we star...
Hopes, Dreams & Wishes for Accessibility in 2024
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - January 29, 2024 14:29 - 51 minutesRon Wickman and I have lots of things on our individual lists of hopes, dreams and wishes for accessibility in 2024. Join us as we discuss the top three on each list.
Working With Accessibility Professionals
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - October 30, 2023 16:53 - 52 minutesArchitect Ron Wickman and Contractor John Kupchenko both specialize in accessibility. They join us to discuss some of the ins and outs of building accessible homes.
6 Most Asked Questions
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - August 22, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - VideoAs an Aging in Place and Accessibility Strategist, I am frequently asked questions by those who aren't sure where to start with planning for the years ahead. The questions vary but 6 of them are frequent flyer questions so this episode answers those 6 for everyone.
Izzy Camilleri
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - August 04, 2023 18:17 - 27 minutes - VideoIzzy Camilleri is a world-renowned Canadian fashion designer who turned her creative talent and energy to adaptive and inclusive clothing in 2004. Izzy believes that people of all ages and abilities should have access to clothing that is well-fitting and great looking in addition to being functi...
Bathrooms
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - July 10, 2023 17:54 - 53 minutes - VideoPlanning for future needs is, perhaps, nowhere more important than the bathroom. Today Ron Wickman, an Architect who specializes in barrier-free design, and I discuss building a new bathroom as well as renovating an existing bathroom. We talk about challenges, language, styles, and yes, pricing.
Ron Wickman : Vertical Movement
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - July 06, 2023 18:15 - 33 minutes - VideoOur series with Architect Ron Wickman continues with a dive into making vertical movement within a house accessible.
Ron Wickman : Entry
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - June 28, 2023 14:35 - 28 minutes - VideoWe continue our series on accessible housing with a deep dive into making the entry to a house accessible.
Ron Wickman : Shopping for a House
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - June 19, 2023 13:07 - 48 minutes - VideoYou want to buy a house but you already know that anything you buy will need renovations to accommodate your needs. Ron takes us through the first blush of assessing homes.
History of Accessible Housing
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - June 08, 2023 17:29 - 1 hour - VideoRon Wickman, an Architect specializing in barrier-free design, joins us for the first of a series on accessible housing. Today we review the history of accessibility in the residential space.
Episode 215 : Spring To Do List
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - April 05, 2023 13:38 - 19 minutesSpring is coming and with it comes the need to make sure that independence, safety and dignity can be maintained throughout the spring and summer seasons. Join us to review the 'honey do' list.
Ron Wickman 2
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - March 12, 2022 16:35 - 1 hourWe're welcoming Ron Wickman back with us today to take a deeper dive into exactly when and how a barrier-free entrance to a home can be achieved. It's a complicated process. We'll also take a look at a few different housing developments and see what it takes to put accessible design on the map.
Diane Bergeron
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - January 13, 2022 14:45 - 39 minutesDiane has a Master of Arts in Leadership and has put that to good use working in government administration at the municipal and provincial levels before accepting her current position as President, CNIB Guide Dogs and VP, International Affairs also for the CNIB. Her role involves national and in...
Ron Wickman
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - January 13, 2022 14:32 - 48 minutesRon Wickman was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. He graduated from the Technical University of Nova Scotia with a master of architecture degree. Like many in professional fields, Ron specializes, and his interest was very clear in his master's thesis, which was entitled Beyond the Ramp. It ...
Episode 179 : Glass Half Full
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - December 01, 2021 17:50 - 5 minutesAre you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person? As we dive into the holiday season, not to mention winter, it matters.
Episode 178 : How Good Is Your Tread?
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - November 24, 2021 19:35 - 17 minutesTread matters! It will keep you on your feet or fail to prevent you from falling. Falling can often be a serious thing for older adults so check that tread.
Episode 177 : Who Is There For You?
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - November 24, 2021 19:30 - 10 minutesWe all need people to support us but not everyone can identify who that might be.
Episode 176 : Grandparenting
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - November 24, 2021 19:22 - 4 minutesAre you a grandparent? I need your advice.
Episode 175 : The Oldish 2021 Gift Guide
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - November 24, 2021 19:14 - 20 minutesIt's time to make a list and check it twice! Let us help with suggestions for older adults.
Episode 174 : Rational Thought
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - November 24, 2021 18:52 - 11 minutesDecision-making is a process with many shades of grey.
Episode 173 : The Turf You Claim Is Crucial
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - November 24, 2021 18:28 - 15 minutesTime to get real about the place you hang your hat
Episode 172 : Your Health and Wellness
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - November 24, 2021 18:22 - 17 minutesOur own health and wellness is often not paid attention to until something happens. The air in our homes can often be more polluted than the outdoor air, as an example.
Episode 171 : Forward Movement Isn't A Straight Line
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - November 24, 2021 17:48 - 8 minutesMoving forward in life is always the goal but how often have you been sidetracked by jogs in the road?
Episode 170 : The Power of No
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - September 30, 2021 18:03 - 12 minutesNo is a complete sentence but it doesn't come without obligations and consequences.
Episode 169 : How Many Medications Are You Taking?
Real Life Renos : The Podcast - September 30, 2021 17:57 - 13 minutesTime to clean out your medicine cabinet. Medications that aren't needed can affect balance and quality of life potentially leading to loss of independence.
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