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Recent Podcasts

Standing at the Intersection of Race and Disability is Rabia Khedr

It’s one thing to have a disability and feel left out, it’s another to be part of a racially marginalized group as well. We chat with Rabia Khedr, founder of Race and Disability Canada in this Encouraging Abilities podcast.

Elliot Hedley: Disability Advocate One Song and One Documentary at a Time

The disability community is full of self-advocates demanding to not just be seen and heard, but taken seriously. Why? Because they are capable. We caught up with budding filmmaker, songwriter, and screenwriter Elliot Hedley who is making in-roads despite living with Cerebral Palsy.

Recent Posts

April: Celebrating Autistic Acceptance Month

As April unfolds the cherry blossoms in the Lower Mainland, it also heralds the arrival of Autism Acceptance Month.

Universal Design – Accessibility for Literally Everyone

The City of Richmond, along with the government of BC, announced a new affordable housing development at 5491 No. 2 Road as part of the Homes for People Action Plan. Certainly, this is good news for the city, for the most part.

International Women’s Day and the Role of Caregivers

March is Women’s History Month, which coincides with International Women’s Day on March 8th. DDA has a rich history involving women. The association was started by a young woman in 1952 and many of the innovations the association brought to the mainstream were started by, you guessed It, women.

AssistiveTech

Assistive Technology Review: CalmPalm

The CalmPalm device is a self-soothing and self-regulatory tool designed to help individuals who experience anxiety and related insomnia. The CalmPalm uses micro electro stimulation pulses to trigger acupuncture points associated with calming the ‘fight or flight’ response.

Assistive Technology Review – Skull Candy Headphones

Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones are advertised as providing quality audio with an exceptional noise cancelling experience at a significantly lower cost than other similar products on the market.

Assistive Technology Tech Review: Blots Silicone Stress Balls

Blots are unique in the way Speks has primarily advertised a sensory tool to a mainstream, neurotypical audience. Sensory supports can be a useful resource for anyone – we all have sensory systems and sensory needs!

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Jane Barrett-Lennard

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Lenny Law

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Lisa Poon

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Jamie Dri

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David Purkis

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