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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 649 episodes available.
March 05, 2019Disability day of mourning"Anne Borden is the co-founder of A4A, Ontario's first autistic self-advocacy organization. She discusses A4A’s second annual vigil in Toronto for Disability Day of Mourning, a day to remember and honour people with disabilities who were murdered by their family or caregivers.This is the March 1, 2019 episode. "...more41minPlay
March 04, 2019Protecting access to educationHilary Zorgdrager is the coordinator of Maccess at McMaster University and Kat Kahnert-Wolchak is the co-coordinator of the York Federation of Students Access Centre. They explain Ontario’s recent post-secondary education cuts and changes to student loans and student associations and discuss its impact on students with disabilities. This is the March 4, 2019 episode....more41minPlay
February 28, 2019Exploring gaps in the healthcare systemDr. Elizabeth Lin is a scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. She shares findings from a new study about the gaps in health care services used by adults with developmental disabilities in Ontario. This is the February 28, 2019 episode....more41minPlay
February 27, 2019Indigenization at post-secondary schoolsRon McLester is the executive director of Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenization at Algonquin College. He discusses the significance of Indigenization and decolonization at post-secondary institutions. And, he tells us about his school’s five new Indigenous spaces on campus that are dedicated to learning and understanding Indigenous cultures and heritage.This is the February 27, 2019....more44minPlay
February 25, 2019Creating livable citiesPaul Vienneau is a disability advocate and Halifax's new accessibility consultant. He discusses importance of creating liveable cities and explains how he will be working toward making Nova Scotia more accessible to people with disabilities. This is the February 25, 2019 episode....more43minPlay
February 25, 2019The 2019 Academy Nominees for Best PictureAngelo Muredda is a film critic who has written for the Torontoist, Cinema Scope, and Film Freak Central. He walks us through this year’s Oscar nominees and shares his prediction for best picture. This is the February 22, 2019 episode....more47minPlay
February 20, 2019Black History Month - Diversity within disabilityVilissa Thompson is disability advocate and the founder of Ramp Your Voice, a disability rights, consultation and advocacy organization in the U.S. She discusses diversity within disability and explores why it is significant to discuss Black disability history during Black History Month. This is the February 20, 2019....more41minPlay
February 15, 2019Accessibility in the comedy sceneOphira Calof is a writer, performer, and an active member of the sketch community. She explores issues of accessibility in the comedy scene. And, she describes how she has been making opportunities and performances more inclusive both on and off stage. This is the February 15, 2019 episode....more40minPlay
February 14, 2019A new documentary on race and self-identityDirector Melissa Lowrey discusses her latest documentary ""Black Girl in Surburbia"" which explores themes of race and self-identity through perspectives of women of colour in the suburbs of Oregon. This is the February 14, 2019 episode....more42minPlay
February 13, 2019Improving accessibility in theatresOlivia Muscat is an Australian theatre critic who recently published an article entitled ‘I’m done with the bare minimum’. She discusses the need for improvement on accessibility standards in theatres and explains how business can go above and beyond basic accessibility features. This is the February 13, 2019 episode....more37minPlay
FAQs about The Pulse:How many episodes does The Pulse have?The podcast currently has 649 episodes available.