The Pulse

Musician and writer Christa Couture shares her experiences growing up with a disability. And, she discusses issues of disability stigma and representation in parenthood.

In May 1919, more than 30,000 workers walked off the job and shut down the city of Winnipeg. A hundred years later, the same rights they fought for are under threat.

In a campaign to protect sharks, a controversial research group is trying to disrupt traditional science.

Cassandra Chiu is a disability advocate and psychotherapist from Singapore. She discusses her new book called ""A Place for Us” and discusses the challenging assumptions in her community about people with disabilities.

This is the April 16, 2019 episode.

Marcia Carroll is the Executive Director of the P.E.I. Council of People with Disabilities. She discusses accessible voting in P.E.I., proportional representation in legislature, and explores the importance of voting this upcoming election.

This is the April 18, 2019 episode.

Matt Day is a professional musician who oversees Audio Canvas, an interactive music care program at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton. He tells us how he is working with patients to create original music. And, he explains how the program allows it participants to express themselves throughout and after their rehabilitation journey.  

This is the April 15, 2019 episode.

Sean MacGinnis is the founder of BuildAble, an accessible renovations company in Ottawa. He explores some of the common barriers found in homes and businesses. And, he explains how his organization merges universal design, consulting and renovation experts with health care professionals to make a home accessible and custom fit to their client’s needs.

This is the April 12, 2019 episode.

Esther Rhee is the national program director for Autism Speaks Canada and the co-chair of the Toronto Police Service Disabilities Community Consultative Committee. She discusses her involvement with the Toronto Police to examine policies, improve training, raise awareness, and increase positive interactions between police and various disability communities.

This is the April 11, 2019 episode

Rabbi Lauren Tuchman is a blind spiritual leader, speaker, and educator in Washington DC. She describes her spiritual journey into the rabbinate and discusses her mission to make disability, access and inclusion part of her religion.

This is the April 10, 2019 episode.

James Rath is a filmmaker, accessibility activist and YouTube personality in Los Angeles. He shares his passion for storytelling and film and explains how platforms like YouTube have allowed him to have open discussions about his disability.

This is the April 8, 2019 episode.