Voices of ABLE2
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>Amplifying the stories and voices of people with disabilities, their families, and advocates in our community.</strong></p> <p>Voices of ABLE2 is a short-form podcast featuring powerful, real conversations about disability, inclusion, and community. In each episode, we share the lived experiences of people supported by ABLE2, along with insights from families, volunteers, and advocates who are helping create a more inclusive Ottawa.</p> <p>This is storytelling with heart. And every story is a call to action.</p> <p>Whether you’re looking to learn, feel, or be inspired, we invite you to listen in and hear what belonging<span> </span>sounds<span> </span>like.</p> <p>Do you have a story to share or know someone who should be featured? Contact us at<span> </span>events@able2.org.</p> <p>Do you want to be the first to know about new podcast episodes and updates about ABLE2’s programs, services and events?<span> </span>Subscribe here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/HGNIQkH</p>
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10/7/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 23, 2026
Voices of ABLE2 - Episode 8: Game-Changing Leadership: Advocacy Through Lived Experience
In this episode, former NHL player and disability advocate Jim Kyte reflects on the experiences that shaped his lifelong commitment to accessibility and inclusion. From navigating a professional hockey career with profound hearing loss to advocating for his son and his community, Jim shares powerful lessons on resilience, self-advocacy, and leadership. Together, we explore how lived experience can drive meaningful change, and what it will take to move beyond awareness toward true inclusion. Transcript available here. Thank you to Voices of ABLE2's Presenting Sponsor Sequence Marketing, for helping us make inclusion heard. Do you have a story to share or know someone who should be featured? Contact us at events@able2.org. Do you want to be the first to know about new podcast episodes and updates about ABLE2’s programs, services and events? Subscribe here.
June 23, 2026
Voices of ABLE2 - Episode 7: Navigating FASD - A parent's journey of advocacy, love and support
In this episode, Teresa Ethier, grandparent of 3 young adults living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), shares the emotional realities of receiving a diagnosis later in life, the frustration of navigating systems and waitlists, and the strength it takes to keep advocating when the answers aren’t easy to find. Transcript available here. Thank you to Voices of ABLE2's Presenting Sponsor Sequence Marketing, for helping us make inclusion heard. Do you have a story to share or know someone who should be featured? Contact us at events@able2.org. Do you want to be the first to know about new podcast episodes and updates about ABLE2’s programs, services and events? Subscribe here.
April 22, 2026
Voices of ABLE2 - Episode 6: Behind the Match — Building Meaningful Connections with People with Disabilities
In this episode of Voices of ABLE2, Director of Programs Thony Jean‑Baptiste, and Social Worker Azra Alibhai talk about the care, insight, and intention behind ABLE2’s Matching Program. They share how Friends and Allies are thoughtfully paired, why these relationships matter, and the powerful impact of connection in addressing loneliness and isolation.
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- What is Voices of ABLE2?
<p><strong>Amplifying the stories and voices of people with disabilities, their families, and advocates in our community.</strong></p> <p>Voices of ABLE2 is a short-form podcast featuring powerful, real conversations about disability, inclusion, and community. In each episode, we share the lived experiences of people supported by ABLE2, along with insights from families, volunteers, and advocates who are helping create a more inclusive Ottawa.</p> <p>This is storytelling with heart. And every story is a call to action.</p> <p>Whether you’re looking to learn, feel, or be inspired, we invite you to listen in and hear what belonging<span> </span>sounds<span> </span>like.</p> <p>Do you have a story to share or know someone who should be featured? Contact us at<span> </span>events@able2.org.</p> <p>Do you want to be the first to know about new podcast episodes and updates about ABLE2’s programs, services and events?<span> </span>Subscribe here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/HGNIQkH</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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