The Pulse

Aug 31 2024 310 ep. 26 mins 20
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Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.

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Making Music Accessible to Performers with Disabilities with Arthur Gwynne of RAMPD

Aug 31 2024 29 mins  
Joeita interviews Arthur Gwynne, operations manager at RAMPD, the Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities, about creating disability-inclusive spaces in the performing arts.

Accessible Tech & Artificial Intelligence

Aug 24 2024 24 mins  
Joeita interviews Darryl Adams, Director of Accessibility at Intel, about his journey with accessible technology and his predictions about AI as a vehicle for disability inclusion.

PCOS: What is it and What to do About it?

Aug 17 2024 32 mins  
This week, Joeita interviews Kendall Soucie, director of the HEAL Lab at the University of Windsor, about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Star Wars in Ojibway

Aug 10 2024 27 mins  
This week, we look at a new Ojibwe-dubbed version of Star Wars: A New Hope with Maeengan Linklater, Operations Director of the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council, and Michael Kohn of Lucasfilm. The interview discusses why projects like these are so important to the revitalization of Indigenous languages.

Disability, War & the Peace Process in Cameroon

Aug 03 2024 1 mins  
This week, Joeita speaks to Cameroon-based disability rights activist, journalist, and lecturer Kesah Princely Nfortoh about the impact of the country's civil war on People with Disabilities in Cameroon and the importance of involving People with Disabilities in the peace process.

Disability, Camping & the Outdoors - Gimping founder Ely Tee

Jul 27 2024 26 mins  
This week, Joeita speaks to Ely Tee, founder of "Gimping", a Facebook group about camping and outdoor activities for People with Disabilities. #camping #accessibility

Blindness & Technology - YouTuber Sam Seavey

Jul 20 2024 27 mins  
This week Joeita speaks to blind YouTuber Sam Seavey, creator of the Blind Life YouTube channel.

Desiring Autism and Neurodivergence Symposium

Jul 13 2024 27 mins  
We preview the Desiring Autism and Neurodivergence Symposium with Patty Douglas, Associate Professor of Disability Studies & Chair of Student Success and Wellness at Queen's University & Metis Beadworker & Visual Artist Claire Johnston.

Disability & Film Production (Part 2) - Blind Filmmaker James Rath

Jul 06 2024 27 mins  
Joeita speaks to blind filmmaker James Rath about his journey in film production and direction. Part 2 of a 2-part series.

Disability & Film Production (Part 1) - Ophira Calof, Disabled Producers Lab

Jun 29 2024 30 mins  
Joeita speaks to scriptwriter and disabled TV producer Ophira Calof about the Disabled Producers Lab a new program designed to teach production skills to disabled women and trans creators. Part 1 of a 2 part series.