CiTR -- All Access Pass

Today we bring you Rachael Ransom to talk about her new album, debut single, and some spicy takes on disability topics.

Hi pals! Today is a super fun solo episode with just me, your host- Nicole. I will be talking about healthcare equity and accessibility- Canada's so-called 'accessible' system, the inequities certain marginalized groups have faced within the healthcare system, and some hopeful ways to move forward to make healthcare better for all <3

Today's episode highlights some INCREDIBLE musicians with access needs and disabilities. Hang out with Nicole for the tunes :^)

Come listen to our special guest all the way out from Kelowna, BC! Shamus Boulianne is a para-climber that has made big waves in the adaptive climbing world more recently. https://www.adaptiveclimbersofbc.ca/

Today we are joined by Cabil and Sam to talk about this accessibility buzzword...

Today we are joined by Dani (Indigenous Collective Lead) and her brother Jesse to talk about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder and the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome spectrum.

Harper K. Smith is a queer musician with chronic disabilities from Vancouver currently based in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Treaty 1 territory). We will be chatting about her experience in the music industry, her thoughts on accessibility in the music scene, and talking about her music and new single 'not sad'.

Today's episode touches on the October 25th arrest of DULF co-founder Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, the work DULF does, and implications for substance policy in Canada.

On today's episode, we are joined by DUCS to discuss their #Access4All campaign. Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/access_4_all

On today's episode, Selin and Diana join to talk about accessibility in academia, how it's a structural problem, and how it can be resolved with a compassion first approach.

On today's episode, we invite the incredible Kevin and Nikki who had recently completed a ride across Canada, with Kevin on a motorized handcycle. They talk about what inspired this ride, what it became, what Pedaling Possibilities is hoping to become, and all the nitty gritty. Give it a listen! This episode is particularly special :) TO DONATE: https://www.pedalingpossibilities.ca/

On today's episode, we bring on Dana, an artist who will be showcasing her art on the inclusion art show.

We're starting this season off strong with an update on Nathan Clement- a para cyclist we chatted with last year.

Access Day at CiTR101.9fm means even more exclusive content about accessibility! For our final episode of Access Day, we bring you more guests to chat about performance and accessibility.

It's Access Day! This year's theme is performance, and we have two very special guests from UBC MTT and UBC Players to come on and share their experiences with accessibility in performing.

On today's episode, we are joined by two members of the Student Recovery Community at UBC to talk about substance abuse in university settings, getting help, and the work the SRC does.

On today's episode we are joined by Madeline. Madeline has applied for and been deemed eligible for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) despite having a manageable disability. She is not being given adequate living expenses by the government, and can't continue to live as she doesn't have access to necessary treatments to manage her disability, or live in Vancouver. Madeline wants to live, but there are many barriers to getting funding to live, such as lack of research into her medical condition. She has been gracious enough to sit down and share her story and the inadequacies the Canadian government has when it pertains to supporting the community of those with disabilities. Please consider donating to Madeline's gofundme. https://www.gofundme.com/f/MadelinesMiracle

On this episode of All Access Pass, super wise person Dan comes on air to chat about dating with mental illness, boundaries, and more.

On today's episode, we are joined by Jack to chat about neurodivergence and language.

In this episode, we have Mason, Jessie, and Kira coming on to discuss an event discussing disability in the legal profession. DUCS, ULDA, and the UBC Pre law association have collaborated to bring this to life. A diverse panel of lawyers, law students, and professors with varying disabilites join to open this conversation. The event is at the Allard school of law at 5pm, in room 123 on March 9th 2023.

On today's episode, Deepi (the previous accessibility collective lead) comes on to discuss her relationship with language and disability.

Hi! Happy New Year! On today's episode, Sam, a masters of kinesiology student and member of the accessibility collective comes on to talk about models of disability theory.

On today's episode, we are joined by two members of the Disabilities United Club to talk about their plan to make Pre-Recorded lectures mandatory across UBC.

Today Nicole, Jacky, and Sam sit down and talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder and exam stress, ways to mitigate both, and our personal experiences.

On today's very special episode, we have two guests. Baylie from the UBC sports collective and Ebba from Sweden, a para rower who represents the Swedish national team and also UBC. Collective member and Kinesiology masters student Sam also joins us. We talk all things UBC sports, what it's like to be a para rower, and all the mental trials and tribulations we have all faced in sport along the way.

Today's episode features two special guests- Leni Goggins and Katie Miller. They are involved in a project which has the goal of making workplaces in BC more inclusive.

On today's episode, we are interviewing Nathan Clement. He represented Canada at the 2016 Rio Paralympics as a swimmer and has more recently made the switch to become a para cyclist aiming for Paris 2024. We discuss the trials and tribulations of being a para athlete and the mental barriers he faced.

Let's chat mental health. UBC offers a lot of services however the experiences with such are not always pleasant. We bring on two guests who have had first hand experiences with UBC's mental health services, one of which the indigenous mental health services. On this episode, we talk about what UBC does right and what can be worked on.

On today's episode of All Access Pass we are joined by Margaux (aka Retrophiliac) on their experience going to Ottawa to advocate for Bill C-22, a federal bill with the goal of addressing poverty within the disabled community.

On today's episode we have Rachel, a dietetics student at McGill joining us to chat about how accessibility within dietetics is integral.

In honour of May being the speech and hearing awareness month, Accessibility Collective member, Nicole interviews Vernon’s own pediatric audiologist, Jessica Niemela. How is Jessica bringing a much needed awareness with her public education idea? Please listen or download the episode.

What is Opera Mariposa and how is it accessible as well as disability represented? CiTR’s Accessibility Collective chats with two co-founders, Jacqueline Ko and Stephanie Ko from Opera Mariposa.

Disabled staff and alumni at UBC, Rachael speaks on her experience as a former student (2005-2012) and so much more. *** Warning: There are parts in the interview where there are talks about body parts and sexual behaviours.***

As part of our special programming to celebrate the 11th annual Global Access Awareness Day, local musician Jeff Stanfield visits the CiTR lounge for a performance and interview with our Accessibility Collective Coordinator Deepi Leihl. Jeff is accompanied by Graeme Wyman on bass and Bryden Veinot on electric guitar. About Jeff:Jeff is a regular on the Vancouver scene, performing a heartwarming blend of acoustic folk and blues. His music is rooted in an irrepressible passion for living life to its fullest. Overcoming his own physical challenges, he celebrates both the struggle and the beauty of life in song. Jeff has performed on TV, radio, at folk festivals and hosted an open stage showcasing artists from the disabled community to help them gain experience.

How will UBC improve life on campus and after the pandemic? How about young people in post secondary education, social media representation, health benefits, future and past initiatives. Furthermore, what has UBC done to create a safe space to educate, assist, as well as highlight the successes of the disabled community at UBC and the resources UBC offers to them?! CiTR’s Accessibility Collective chats with UBC’s Janet Mee, who runs the Centre for Accessibility at UBC.

In this episode of All Access Pass, Accessibility Collective talk about April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month and interviews a courageous survivor. What is SAAM (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) and how can it affect people with disabilities? Please listen to this important podcast and spread the word to let's end the abuse and violence together!

On this episode, Accessibility Collective chats with UBC's Students for Partners in Health Canada! What does this club do for UBC students with or without disabilities? How does the group fight against injustice in healthcare in other parts of the world? Find out by listening or download the podcast!

In this new episode of All Access Pass, the Accessibility Collective members Jordan, Katie, Sarah and Richard have a roundtable discussions on the recent AMS elections. How could it affect students with disabilities and accessibility in general? Find out and listen to some cool music shared by the Collective members, too.

In this episode of All Access Pass, the Accessibility Collective celebrates Black History Month, highlighting the gems of the Black accessibility community, and revealing inspirational stories about Black individuals dealing with disabilities. Plus, listen to amazing music featuring Black artists!

n this unique episode of All Access Pass, the Accessibility Collective explains why it's important to donate to CiTR & Discorder, while also discussing the challenges that come with dating as a disabled person. Plus, listen to amazing music featuring artists with various para-abilities.

What is the connection between disability, accessibility, photography and the film world? Check out this very awesome episode as the Accessibility Collective chats with Carts of Darkness' director, Murray Siple!

“All Access Pass” Season 7 Episode 7 with Murray Siple.

In this first episode in 2022, Accessibility Collective explores the topic of online school and how this could be beneficial or not for people with disabilities, especially when mental health is a concern and so much more. Plus, hear some awesome music by artists with various disabilities... only on All Access Pass!

In this fun, festive and awesome episode, CiTR's Accessibility Collective play their favourite Christmas music, and discuss some of their Christmas traditions, best moments of All Access Pass, sharing inspiring stories and so much more.

With the help from Velvet Crayon, Stefan Honisch and Mike 'Brolylegs' Begum, this is a roundtable discussions on Content Creators and Accessibility. How has accessibility changed over the years and specifically during the pandemic? How has it impacted people with disabilities, whether in music, theatre, or even streaming platforms like Twitch for gamers? Find out the answers to these questions and more by listening or download the podcast.

Do you ever wonder how classical music can be accessible? CiTR's Accessibility Collective chats with professional violinist and disability advocate, Adrian Anantawan about this and much more!

In this episode, the Accessibility Collective poses a question: how are video games accessible? The team this week chats with Joshua Straub, the Editor of DAGERsystem. Plus, how has social media platform has worked to incorporate accessibility features as well as how accessibility issues can be dealt when it comes to video games?!

In this awesome episode, Accessibility Collective chats with posAbilities' Monique Nelson and local Artist Bart Vulliamy! The conversations heavily looks at what the annual event: INCLUSION Art Show & Sale is all about and in what ways is accessibility in the arts and more! Plus, listen to amazing music featuring artists with various of disabilities.

All Access Pass is back with season 7! In this episode, meet the Accessibility Collective - Who are they? How are they dealing with the pandemic? And classes are almost back in session at UBC, how has that been going for them? Find out by listening to the podcast!

In this episode, Accessibility Collective members, Anna and Gura chat with the team of Crip Times, a podcast series! What is the podcast about, how did it get started and is there a collaboration in store between All Access Pass and Crip Times? Plus, hear great music by disability artists!