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Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.... more
FAQs about The Pulse:How many episodes does The Pulse have?The podcast currently has 662 episodes available.
October 17, 20192019 Federal Election: An overview with Craig OliverWe cap off our 2019 federal election coverage with veteran political analyst Craig Oliver. Craig discusses each party’s platform, addresses the keys areas and issues, and reflects on some notable campaign moments. This is the October 17, 2019 episode....more28minPlay
October 16, 20192019 Federal Election: Green Party’s platformWe continue our election coverage and speak with green party member Andrea Shalay about the party’s platform for the 2019 federal election. This is the October 16, 2019 episode....more29minPlay
October 15, 20192019 Federal Election: NDP and Liberal platformsWe begin our election coverage and speak with New Democrat Cheryl Hardcastle and Liberal Robert Falcon Ouellette about their party’s platforms for the 2019 federal election. This is the October 15, 2019 episode....more27minPlay
October 09, 2019An update on the Accessible Canada ActChris 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....more29minPlay
October 08, 2019Disability inclusion in STEAMAnna 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....more28minPlay
October 07, 2019BALANCE for Blind AdultsDeborah 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....more30minPlay
October 03, 2019Accessible VotingJewelles 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....more28minPlay
October 02, 2019Disability employment for youthDr. 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....more28minPlay
October 01, 2019RDSP Awareness monthEvelyn 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....more28minPlay
September 30, 2019Chicago’s accessibilityKaren 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....more27minPlay
FAQs about The Pulse:How many episodes does The Pulse have?The podcast currently has 662 episodes available.