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”

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.”

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.

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Russell Winkelar is a man who is a paraplegic and knows first hand what it’s like to organize clothing while in a wheelchair. In this episode he shares everything from his own tips and tricks to functional style to his fave pieces in his closet!

“I have a really big dresser that’s long and short so I can set things on top of it easily…” “It’s nice because it (the closet) already came very accessible for me. I’ve got bars that are low so it’s not all reaching up high...and it’s a nice open space. I keep it clear and accessible for all the parts I use.”

-Russell Winkelar

Keya Osborne has made big moves with her Fashion Forward Program at CNIB and we discuss style, fashion and much more. Keya surprises and inspires as she serves up words of wisdom. For those interested to learn more or take part in the workshops please reach out to her personally at [email protected]

"I wanted to create something that wasn’t traditionally offered and catered to the sight loss community. Within the Fashion Forward Program we have styling sessions...fashion trends per season, and even tapped into some diversity and inclusion…”

-Keya Osborne 

This is one aspect of adaptable fashion explained by Anthony Lou, a model who uses a

wheelchair and poses for the likes of wheelchair fashion designer Izzy Camilleri

(izzycamilleri.com). Lou speaks about his connection with the designer and touches

on inclusivity in fashion from the perspective of someone in a wheelchair.

“If I had to meet a fashion designer to speak with, then it’d be (just exactly what Izzy

is doing now), making pants for an L frame; sitting in a wheelchair all the time.”

-Anthony Lou