Driving change through education

My aim is to equip people and communities with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to embrace accessibility principles, foster inclusivity, and advocate for a more equitable future. Click on the titles below to explore the resources.

This is by no means an exhaustive list and I encourage you to continue learning and discovering on your own.

Online

AccessNow.com
A connected platform to empower people to discover a world of accessible opportunities, make better decisions and remove barriers

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Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Dedicated to enhancing the lives of those affected by neuromuscular disorders through support and resources while searching for a cure

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National Education Association of Disabled Students
Organization that supports full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada

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Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities
PMC works in partnership with the Carleton University community to increase accessibility and integration of students with disabilities into all aspects of university life

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SpinalCord.com
A resource for spinal cord injury survivors and their families, including information about the anatomy of a spinal cord injury, doctors support groups, etc.

Reading

Movies

Les Intouchables (2011)
After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caregiver.

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The Sessions (2012)
A man in an iron lung who wishes to lose his virginity contacts a professional sex surrogate with the help of his therapist and priest.

Listening

The Disability Podcast
Exploring the lives of people with disabilities, offering insights and solutions for real-world challenges.

Check out the episode below to learn about ‘a disabled digital historian with a dark sense of humour’ (me)

Listen to Episode 6

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Invalid Culture
A podcast at the margins of disability representation.

I joined the podcast hosts to discuss the representation of disability in the film I Am Potential (2015).

Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2

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Disability After Dark
Exploring hidden aspects of disability experiences, including sexuality.

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The Wheelchair Activist
Amplifying disabled voices and driving conversations on accessibility, inclusion, and equality.

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Disabled and Proud
Celebrating disability pride through diverse guest stories, challenging societal perceptions without sugarcoating challenges.

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Disability Visibility
Conversations on disability politics, culture, and media.

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The Disability Sports Podcast
Interviews with athletes and coaches from various disability sports.

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SPEAK Podcast
Artists with developmental disabilities share their art and stories.

“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.”

— Malcolm Forbes