The Disenabled Podcast

The latter half of a conversation I had the good fortune of having with two veterans (both of whom served in the Canadian armed forces). PTSD, current changes in the military, and the meaning of Remembrance Day are just some of the many topics discussed,

Join me and my family friend, Gary Williamson, in a half-hour discussion about some of the adaptations hes made over the decades due to a gradual loss of his sight and hearing, along with a few reminiscences about the people who re-taught him basic life

In this episode, former president of the Toronto Ice Owls (one of Canada's oldest blind hockey teams), Ed Parentaugh, talks about how blind hockey gradually transformed from a fringe novelty supported purely by small-time fundraising in the early seventie

A diagnosis at 3 years old. Many months spent at Sick Kids hospital not knowing what challenges may come. Embracing all necessary adaptations (physical and non-physical alike) that became part of the day-to-day in the decades that followed. In this epis

 How have the tech giants of the world incorporated accessibility features into the products people use daily? Are niche accessibility companies slowly becoming obsolete because of a more competitive, accessibility-centric market? And what about AI

With some self-deprecating humour and a few laughs mixed in for good measure, in this episode I sit down with my good friend, Kayla Gaspar, to talk in-depth about how her height impairment has influenced some people’s perception of her in social settings,

Is the white cane more effective than a guide dog when it comes to helping people whore blind/visually impaired navigate in public? What is the basic process for someone to get a guide dog? Can a person pet an on-duty guide dog? In this episode I sit dow

Former ONM instructor turned teacher for people whore blind/visually impaired, Anne Lanz, joins me behind the mic yet again. In this episode we talk about some effective ways that she has successfully taught students with visual impairment how to advocat

In this episode I chat with Orientation and Mobility (ONM) specialist turned teacher for people who're blind/visually impaired, Ann Lanz, about some of  her professional training experiences, her thoughts on different English braille codes (and some

     In this final part of my conversation with blind snowboarder, Emily Trepanier, we discuss  topics such as nutrition, athletic recovery, podcasting, and the origin story of how Emily garnered the nickname, Starfish.  

     In this second part of my interview with Canadian blind Snowboarder, Emily Trepanier, we chat about how the pandemic has impacted her ability to hit the slopes, how snowboarding can be a physically unforgiving sport, and some

In this episode I chat with blind competitive snowboarder, and prospective Paralympian, Emily Trepanier about where her love for the sport began, her experience returning to the slopes after 18 months, and how she went from taking up snowboarding as a rec

Podcast Description Whether you wear a Poppy to commemorate those who fought in Flanders Fields, or spend the day in quiet reflection, Remembrance Day is an occasion symbolic of an infinite number of meanings for all. Some march in a celebratory parade to

In this episode I sit down with former Trent student, Brette Leblanc, to talk about some of his life experiences and daily challenges he's had to face as a person living with visual impairment.

In this episode I sit down with former Toronto Ice Owls player and long-time participant of multiple athletic pursuits, Kyle Rawn, to discuss what it's like to play blind hockey, the personal significance that playing sports had on Kyle's life, and how pe

In this episode I kick things off by rolling a pre-recorded conversation I had with Jess Anderson--a Student Accessibility Services (SAS) advisor at Trent University--where we discuss topics such as the process of implementing academic accommodations for

In this episode I sit down with my first in-studio guest, Trent university's Adaptive Technologist, Caleb Hunt, to discuss what academic responsibilities are included in the profession of adaptive technology. We also talk about the role Student Accessibil

Flying solo behind the mic, in this episode I share some personal stories about a couple of high school teachers, in an attempt to illustrate the impact that ignorance can have on the academic performance of a person living with a physical disability.

In this episode I kick things off by briefly discussing a CBC article about the growing presence of wheelchair boxing in the realm of disability athletics. I then roll my first ever pre-recorded interview with guest and friend, Kayla Gaspar, to talk about

A short but succinct episode where I talk about the inspiration behind starting the podcast, and what content is to come in future episodes.