Episodes 116
Avg. Duration 27m
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Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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S1E117 The Most Isolating Disability: Understanding Deafblindness

Jun 11, 2026 26m

June is National Deafblindness Awareness month, and Joeita Gupta is sharing some conversations she recently had with people from the community to understand what is known as the most isolating…

S1E116 How Losing a Parent Young Reshapes Your Relationship with Life and Death

Jun 09, 2026 28m

How does losing your parent at a young, formative age affect the rest of your life?  Beth Deer lost her father during the COVID-19 pandemic, and invited family friend Kayla to share her story about…

S1E115 ATS Innovation Hub: Building a Space for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Jun 04, 2026 28m

It's rare as a wheelchair user in Toronto that Vanessa Leu gets to be in a space where accessibility is truly put at the forefront. The Access to Success (ATS) Innovation Hub in Downtown Toronto is…

S1E114 The Waiting Game: Why We Can't Stand Waiting Around

Jun 03, 2026 25m

Do you have a handle on how to wait for things without getting irritated? Nisreen Abdel-Majid spun her vent sessions on "hate having to wait" into an episode unravelling the psychology behind…

S1E113 Safe on the Water: Exploring Inclusive, Accessible Water Activities

Jun 02, 2026 25m

A significant portion of water safety messaging focuses on motorized boats, but how about the swimmers, paddlers, and beachgoers? As we kick off the summer fun, Kelly MacDonald and his guests remind…

S1E112 Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Change-makers at Work

May 28, 2026 28m

It's never been more critical to integrate accessible design into our apps and websites. Join us as we examine the hopes and challenges of an AI-fueled digital landscape. With the proliferation of AI…

S1E111 Untangling the Weave: Why Sewing Has Made a Remarkable Comeback

May 27, 2026 27m

When Joeita Gupta found out that Reflections Producer Grace Scoffield inherited a sewing machine and was taking up the hobby, she started to wonder if sewing was a lost art, or a growing hobby among…

S1E110 Fireworks: Interpreting the Visuals

May 26, 2026 26m

Collin van Uchelen, a Community Psychologist, Conceptual Artist, and Pyro Technician, speaks to Kelly MacDonald about his love for fireworks and his efforts to make fireworks accessible to more…

S1E109 The Rosetta Stone of Accessibility: Featuring the GovAI Grand Challenge

May 21, 2026 26m

There are so many creative uses for AI that go far beyond chatbots. The Government of Canada's G7 GovAI Grand Challenge invited students and professionals across G7 countries and the EU to develop…

S1E108 Disability Representation in Children’s Literature: An Exploration

May 20, 2026 27m

After Joeita Gupta’s nephew was born, she started to think about what kinds of books to add to his first personal library. She's interested in books that show disability in a positive light and…

S1E107 AI Up Close and Personal: At Home

May 14, 2026 25m

Are our fears around AI justified? Kelly MacDonald continues to figure out the answers to this question with a focus on AI's place in our personal lives. Registered Psychologist Dr. Christine Korol…

S1E106 Being a Good Mom: On Disability and Motherhood

May 12, 2026 28m

When we think about Mother’s Day, we may be thinking about flowers, brunch, and mimosas. Or maybe we’re missing our mom, or contemplating being a mom. Mother’s Day is a reminder of motherhood, and…

S1E105 Stand-Up Comedy: Bringing Us Together Through Laughter

May 07, 2026 28m

Grant Hardy digs into the art of stand-up comedy! He's joined by comics Megan Milton, Ryan Lachance, and Darwin Barcellano as they take us on a journey through comedy from disability perspectives.…

S1E104 AI Up Close and Personal: At Work

May 06, 2026 25m

Are the fears with AI being integrated into our jobs justified? Kelly MacDonald finds out. Registered Psychologist Dr. Christine Korol explains how we should pay attention to how we use AI in our…

S1E103 Making Old New Again: On Vinyl’s Remarkable Comeback

May 05, 2026 28m

When Joeita Gupta received a record player from her mother-in-law as an anniversary present, she had no idea that it would blossom into a lifelong hobby of collecting records. Now, she’s noticed that…

S1E102 What Are We Really Eating: Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods

Apr 30, 2026 27m

Nisreen Abdel-Majid explores the thoughts and intentions behind the everyday food choices we make, and the consequences behind those choices. She unpacks the rise of ultra-processed foods in Canada…

S1E101 Vibe-Coding: How the Blind Community is Making Video Games Accessible

Apr 29, 2026 31m

Jacob Shymanski loves to play video games, and when he lost his sight, he felt that one of his favourite hobbies had been taken away from him. Native accessibility in video games is not common…

S1E99 Where Did the Village Go?

Apr 28, 2026 26m

Parenting, whether solo or with a partner, can become a very isolating experience for a multitude of reasons. Beth Deer found herself reminiscing on afternoons spent at her grandparents house, and…

S1E98 Veterans and Everyday Heroes: How Service Dogs Help Uniformed Heroes Reclaim Their Lives

Apr 23, 2026 27m

How do service animals support people with invisible disabilities? Kelly MacDonald follows the work of non-profit organization Veterans and Everyday Heroes (V-EH!) to learn about the benefits of…

S1E97 Exploring Accessible Education: The Case of the Province of Ontario - Part 2

Apr 22, 2026 29m

Students are being forgotten about in classrooms, schools are sending kids with disabilities home, and school board Trustees are being removed and replaced with representatives from the government.…

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