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Bonus content for Episode 35 with Gillian Nycum about neuropluralism in the classroom and her work, Authentic Front by Gillian Nycum (soon to be Fields of Potential).

In this episode, we take a new approach to the challenge of neurodiversity in the classroom and offer a simple solution for teachers to make their students feel welcome: the C.A.I.R. framework.

Join Mihai and Gillian Nycum as they discuss the concept of "neuropluralism"; not just inviting neurodiverse people to our table, but being curious about what goes on at theirs. They distill the challenges of balancing a classroom of diverse neurotypes into a simple acronym - the C.A.I.R. framework - designed to help maximize students' potential as learners and teachers' potential as leaders.

Authentic Front by Gillian Nycum (soon to be Fields of Potential)
Episode 30 with Andrew Gadd
Leanne Simpson - Land as pedagogy; Nda-nwendaaganag (All My Relations) (primers on the Indigenous approach to reasoning and the Four Faculties: heart, mind, body and spirit)

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In this episode, we delve into the sometimes conflicted world of entrepreneurship and accessibility, especially for those living with a visual impairment.

Join Mihai and Aidan Gibbons as they explore the challenge of finding the right balance between being an advocate and "fitting in" in the world of entrepreneurship, business, and project management. They also talk about visual impairment in the classroom, visually impaired athletics, and the qualities of a successful entrepreneur in Part Two of this two-part conversation.

Inspired 2 Uplift Society
Get in touch with Aidan: [email protected]

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Correction: Aidan is Help Teach's second visually impaired guest. For more on life with a visual impairment in Canada, especially with a late-onset condition, please check out Episode 12 - Late to the Party featuring James Kwinecki!

In this episode, we delve into the sometimes conflicted world of entrepreneurship and accessibility with Help Teach's second visually impaired guest.

Join Mihai and Aidan Gibbons as they explore the challenge of finding the right balance between being an advocate and "fitting in" in the world of entrepreneurship, business, and project management. They also talk about visual impairment in the classroom, inspiring figures, and searching for one's potential while uplifting others in Part One of this two-part conversation.

Inspired 2 Uplift Society
Get in touch with Aidan: [email protected]

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Join Mihai Covaser as he recaps and summarizes the most important lessons from Season 3 of Help Teach, with a focus on the vital importance of attitudes and mentality. Thank you for another amazing year of engagement, from all around the world! We can't wait to bring you more inspiring stories and helpful lessons with a new sound from a new team of volunteers.

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

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In this episode, we explain the "accessibility Spidey-sense" that often accompanies life as a disability advocate or ally and how we can more effectively share the work of learning together in the classroom.

Join Mihai and Talina Papazian as they discuss allyship, advocacy, and the variety of hats disabled and non-disabled people wear in pursuit of a more accessible community. They break down the "sixth sense" for inaccessible environments that advocates often develop, discuss different lenses and their impact on an ally's daily life, and offer suggestions for lightening the load of accessibility learning in the classroom through effective resource integration.

"You Taught Me" Instagram
"You Taught Me" on Amazon
RHF Youth Leadership Committee Application and Information

In this special milestone episode, Help Teach goes international as we explore the power of our own attitudes in shaping our disability experience.

Join Mihai and Andrew Gadd as they discuss the foundational role of educators in shaping the personal perceptions and attitudes that young people with disabilities carry into their adult lives. We often talk about the obstacles created by others' judgment, but our own beliefs - shaped by our families, role models, and peers - can seriously inhibit us, as well. Tune in to learn more about growing up without a safety net and how we can become our own best friends, instead of our worst enemies.

Andrew Gadd's TikTok

In this long-awaited return episode, we take a deep dive into user experience design, digital platforms, and accessibility in the modern age.

Join Mihai and Valérie Chabot as they discuss the important role user experience design experts play in creating intuitive and accessible websites and apps for everyone to enjoy. Together, they bridge the gap between the digital world and the classroom to highlight the impact that "agility" can have on educators looking for the best ways to accommodate their students with diverse needs. Thank you for your patience and continued support of Help Teach!

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to highlight the vital role that an arts-infused education can play in a young student's life. Discover how we can all foster inclusion and excellence through the arts together heart-warming episode. Happy holidays!

Join Mihai and John McMahon as they reminisce on old times and tell inspiring stories of students whose lives were forever changed after being enabled to take an active role in their early education through the arts. This discussion on creative and critical thinking, building relationships, and striving to see the best in one another is sure to leave you gladdened, at the least, and hopefully even inspired to act. Enjoy this longer, uncut episode and have a safe and joyous holiday season!

ArtStarts Program
Brent Kobayashi | Meowza Games
Mikayla Sager
Excellence Through the Arts
George Pringle Elementary arts video compilation

In this episode, we dissect the nuts and bolts of inclusive playgrounds, from funding to construction, and discuss the importance of both free play and universal design for young people of all abilities.

Join Mihai and Melissa as they explain how crucial inclusive (not "accessible"!) playground equipment can be for young learners. They offer recommendations for teachers on how to help advocate for, fund, and construct these structures so that as many students as possible can have the experience of free play, irrespective of their abilities. Please visit the links below for more information on accessible play and the Rick Hansen Foundation's Accessibility Certification program:

Playworld: Commercial Playground Equipment Manufacturer
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program
RHFAC Professional Training
BC Government Capital Programs
BC Playground Grant Listings by Habitat Systems
Playground Grants and Funding in Canada