Chris O’Brien is AMI’s accessibility officer. He chats with us about the progress of the Accessible Canada Act and describes what the future may look like for Canadians with disabilities. This is the October 9, 2019 episode.

Anna Voelker is an astronomy educator and science accessibility advocate. She discusses the importance of disability inclusion and diversity in the fields of science and technology. And, she shares some of the initiatives and resources available with the Astronomers Without Borders Accessibility and Inclusion Working Group. This is the October 8, 2019 episode.

Deborah Gold is the executive director of BALANCE for Blind Adults. She describes their services and programs including a new partnered project to provide pre-employment training and job experience to young adults who are blind. She also shares details on BALANCE’S upcoming benefit concert called “An Evening in the Key of B.” This is the October 7, 2019 episode.

Jewelles Smith is a member of the Advisory Group for Disability Issues (AGDI) which has been working closely with Elections Canada. She walks us through the various accessible voting features for the 2019 upcoming Federal Election. This is the October 3, 2019 episode.

Dr. Sally Lindsay is a senior scientist at Holland Bloorview’s research institute in Toronto. She discusses some of her studies on the employment challenges faced by youth with disabilities. And, she shares some of the youth employment programs at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. This is the October 2, 2019 episode.

Evelyn Huntjens is the Senior Indigenous RDSP Manager, B.C. Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS). She discusses the formation of the Access RDSP Program, BCANDS’ Indigenous registered disability savings plan Navigation service. This is the October 1, 2019 episode.

Karen Tamley is the commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. She shares Chicago’s plans and efforts to become the most accessible city in America.

This is the September 30, 2019 episode.

Has tipping become a matter of social convention rather than an expression of gratitude?

Bruce McAdams is an Associate Professor for the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph. He discusses the culture of gratuity in the service industry and explores some of the flaws behind the system that impact everyday consumers.

This is the September 19, 2019 episode.

Sam Turcott is the executive lead of the Accessibility Secretariat for the British Columbia government. He explains the importance of inclusive hiring for both businesses and employees. He also discusses the supports and resources provided by WorkBC and the Presidents Group Community of Accessible Employers. This is the September 18, 2019 episode.

Anne Borden is the co-founder of Autistics for Autistics Ontario. She describes the history of stigma around stimming and explores the positive benefits of stimming for autistic and neurodivergent people. This is the September 17, 2019 episode.