Podcast
Disability With Possibility is a must-listen podcast that amplifies the voices of disabled Canadians. Each episode delves into the unique experiences and challenges faced by people with disabilities, highlighting their strength, creativity, and determination. By offering a platform for these stories, we aim to reshape the conversation around disability.
Join us for engaging conversations, as we build a community of support and inclusivity. Plus, we make sure to have a lot of fun along the way! Whether you're looking for motivation, education, or just a good laugh, Disability With Possibility is the podcast for you.
Episodes
Clare Li's conversation marks the final episode of Season 1. Hosts Amanda and Michelle reserved Clare's time for this season-ender so you, our listener, bask in her positivity and optimistic spirit … until you hear from us again!
Luca Patuelli is a Canadian breakdancer who goes by the stage name 'Bboy Lazylegz'. He's also the Vice Chair of Disability Without Poverty.
Marie LeBlanc is a multimedia artist and photographer. This conversation is filled with stories of adventure, activism and action.
Sandra Pronteau is an inspiring and resilient Indigenous woman from the Cree-Metis community. Sandra lives in Vancouver with a congenital birth defect that's rendered her with disabilities, that include weak hearing.
Amy Amantea is a writer, comedian, radio playwright, a advocate and much more. Put simply, she's a powerhouse that embodies 'Disability With Possibility.'
Sheldon Crocker is a Newfoundlander, motivational speaker and author of the book "Road to Resilience," in which he talks about his journey with Arthrogryposis. "The journey isn't about what you leave behind, but what you're willing to walk through to get to the other side."
Andy Fiore swaps out the camera lens for a microphone to tell deeply personal and emotional stories that lie at the intersection of disability and substance use. His most famous documentary project—Invisible No More—explores the link between brain injuries and the criminal justice system.
Liz Lowe lives with cerebral palsy, a condition that resulted from her premature birth. However, in this episode, Liz spotlights the challenges of living with another, 'hidden' disability: dyspraxia. It's a condition that leads to a dramatic deficiency in energy and makes simple tasks time-consuming and fatiguing.
Shelley Petit is Chair of the New Brunswick Coalition of Persons With Disabilities (NBCPD). Shelley lives with Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), a condition in which any exposure to chemicals results in a negative reaction on her body. It's a disability that can be so debilitating, that some have opted for medical assistance in dying (MAID).
Rick Hansen is fondly remembered for his Man In Motion Tour, where for two months in 1987, he and his team travelled through 40,000 km and 43 countries ... on a wheelchair. Paul Clark, on the other hand, is Canada's first wheelchair-using optometrist who was one of Canada's fastest wheelchair racers. Rick and Paul talk about how they turned doubts, hurdles and challenges into a resolve to becoming decorated Paralympians for Canada.
