Why Access Matters: A podcast by Accessibrand (thoughts and talks about accessibility)
Why Access Matters
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Why Access Matters: A podcast by Accessibrand (thoughts and talks about accessibility)
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Publishing Since
5/18/2022
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May 26, 2023
Episode 10: Alison Tedford Seaweed
<p>Hello everyone!</p> <p>Welcome to the 5th and the last episode of our second season and the 10th episode overall of our podcast “Why Access Matters”.</p> <p>In this episode, I talked to Alison Tedford Seaweed. Alison is an Indigenous Relations consultant based in Abbotsford, BC. </p> <p><br></p> <p>In this conversation, she shares her valuable thoughts and experiences regarding her commitment to working alongside Indigenous communities, people, and cultures to create transformative change and its intersectionality with her lived experience as an entrepreneur with disability. And also about how social determinants of health impact the experience of disability for Indigenous persons. She emphasizes the diversity within Indigenous communities and how cultural beliefs, worldviews, and language shape perspectives on disability. </p> <p><br></p> <p>There is a vital opportunity to learn from each other cross-culturally and to reflect on how various aspects of our lives contribute to our experiences with health and wellness, including their barriers and disabilities: June is Canada’s National Indigenous History Month, and there are lots of programs and activities that would be perfect opportunities to learn more and listen to Indigenous voices!</p> <p><br></p> <p>The next episode will follow in the upcoming fall, but in this break, please:</p> <p>- Send us your thoughts and ideas </p> <p>- Follow our fabulous guest on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-tedford-sparkly-shoes/">LinkedIn </a>and also her <a href="https://alisontedford.com/">website</a></p> <p>- Don’t forget to introduce us to your friends, family and network!</p> <p> </p> <p>Please feel free to share your feedback and suggestions with us by sending an email to: <strong>jolene@accessibrand.com</strong></p> <p><strong>Host: </strong>Jolene MacDonald</p> <p><strong>Production Manager:</strong> Farshid Sadatsharifi</p> <p> </p> <p><br></p>
April 28, 2023
Episode 9: Alicia Jarvis
<p>Welcome you to the 4th episode of our second season and the 9th episode overall of our podcast “Why Access Matters”.</p> <p>To better understand how important it is to break down barriers and address societal openness to accessibility, we talked to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciajarvis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Alicia Jarvis</a>. Alicia is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion researcher and strategist. She is a creative force for change and a thought leader, offering a positive perspective and innovative solutions to complex problems relating to universal usability.</p> <p>She shared her valuable thoughts about the importance of accessibility, her difficult but fruitful personal journey, and many other key points about identifying our barriers and moving toward a more accessible world.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Please feel free to share your feedback and suggestions with us by sending an email to: <strong>jolene@accessibrand.com</strong></p> <p><strong>Host: </strong>Jolene MacDonald</p> <p><strong>Production Manager:</strong> Farshid Sadatsharifi</p> <p><br></p>
March 31, 2023
Episode 8: Allan Redford and Isabella Lamanna
<p> Welcome to the 8th episode of "Why Access Matters."<br>Today, we have two amazing guests, Allan Redford and Isabella Lamanna, who are involved in Little People of Canada, the Little People of Ontario, and the Dwarf Athletic Association of Canada. </p> <p>They will share their experiences and insights into the organization and their work to raise awareness and acceptance around dwarfism. </p> <p>Please check the links below to no more about their fabulous works: </p> <p><a href="https://littlepeopleofontario.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://littlepeopleofontario.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://littlepeopleofcanada.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://littlepeopleofcanada.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://dwarfathletics.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dwarfathletics.ca/</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Please feel free to share your feedback and suggestions with us by sending an email to: <a href="mailto:jolene@accessibrand.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jolene@accessibrand.com</a> </p> <p>Host: Jolene MacDonald</p> <p>Production Manager: Farshid Sadatsharifi</p>
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