Welcome to my World: Louis’s World podcast

In this final episode of the series, Louis decides to turn the interview tables and let the Representative ask him a question.

Today, Louis talks with Bernard about communities - both his experience of B.C. communities and the type of work the Rep does for people in Louis's community, specifically for people with disabilities.

This episode is the first in a three-part series, in which Louis sits down with the Representative to get to know him a little better. Today, Louis and Bernard talk about a subject close to both of their hearts - and stomachs: food.

In this episode, Louis reflects on his own progress as a person with invisible disabilities - or "invis-abilities" as he prefers to call them - and on the importance of creating understanding about the experiences of people living with invis-abilities.

Today, Louis talks about overcoming a major challenge in his life: getting a pet dog.

We’re nearing the end of the season, but the weather is still summery. Today, Louis talks about some of his challenges and tricks for handling hot and sunny days.

How to stay balanced in life - it’s a challenge for everyone. Today, Louis talks about the importance of exercise in staying balanced, especially when you have disabilities.

People who don’t have disabilities might not even think of it, but when you live with disabilities, going on a shopping trip requires some specific strategizing. Today, Louis talks about what works best for him when he ventures into stores or malls, and gives some tips that others with disabilities – or those close to people with disabilities – will be able to use.

In the second of two parts, Louis continues his talk about camping and an upcoming camping trip.

In the first of two parts, Louis talks about his love of camping and planning for a camping trip.

How do you cope with a bad day? In this episode, Louis talks about his strategies for calming down when life gets to be too much.

WTMW #13 - 19 June 2017 by Welcome to my World: Louis’s World podcast

Dealing with government or big organizations is not always easy, especially when you have a disability. In this episode, Louis has some tips on navigating the bureaucracy when you have disabilities.

Louis describes what meeting new people is like. "It's a process almost like reading a book. That's how I have to adjust."

Welcome to My World is a podcast created by Louis, a member of the Representative's Social Media Youth Team. Louis is a Métis youth with primarily high-functioning Autism-Asperger's Syndrome, as well as other invisible disabilities. His podcast provides an authentic glimpse of life from the point of view of a person living with developmental disabilities - including his personal experiences and tips.