Have you ever wondered what it's like to live with a disability - or more than one? Thought about what it’s like being a kid with disabilities? A teen? What’s making friends like? How about dating? Trying to find employment? Fighting against a world constantly telling you that you can’t? Eight million people in Canada 8 million over age 15 - that's 27% of Canada’s population - live with some sort of disability. On this episode, you get to meet two of them, remarkable people who live with multiple disabilities. You'll hear their stories, perspectives, trials and triumphs, and be inspired by the beauty of building a life that truly fits who you are. 

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Thank you to our guests this episode for their expertise and generous sharing of their stories. 

Realize Canada fosters positive change for people living with episodic disabilities. 

Credits:

Writer, producer, host: Shaun Proulx

Audio and video editor: John Mackie

Graphic design: Alexandria Ditner

Special thanks to Tess Kern and Addison Brash for their valued assistance in making this episode happen.

Executive Producers: Roger Mussellman and Janet London for Realize Canada

The Realize Podcast is sponsored by the Government of Canada.