In this episode, we explore a program designed to make dreams come true for young people with disabilities in Nova Scotia and talk about why new experiences are crucial for developing self-confidence in the classroom and beyond. Thank you Dimitri and Darren for your amazing work!

Join Mihai and Payton as they bring you the story of Payton's experience with Dream Wings, a program that gives Nova Scotian youths with disabilities the gift of flight. They dive into how life-changing it can be to have access to exciting (and sometimes challenging) new opportunities as a disabled youth and, finally, what teachers can learn about the indispensable role of self-confidence and self-advocacy in the classroom.

Dream Wings Facebook page
Dream Wings story article (CBC.ca)

In this episode, we answer the question, "What lessons can Canada learn from around the world to improve its accessibility landscape?" We explore the idea that our attitudes may do more heavy lifting than we think in making our environments more accessible.

Join Mihai and Maggie as they compare notes about their experiences with accessibility abroad. On their conversational voyage, they pass by mobile, visual, and auditory obstacles typically found in countries older than Canada as well as the benefit of space before arriving at the topic of the international X-factor: attitudes. While Canada may be a global leader in accessible environments, it may have more to learn about how treating others (and oneself) the right way can make all the difference in the experience of a disabled person.

In this episode, we respond to our previous conversation on the proper role of support staff in the school system and ask a Certified Educational Assistant (CEA) about her views and experiences.

Join Mihai and Delrene Stade as they discuss the difficulties of working as a CEA/EA in various school districts, including a lack of administrative engagement and proper training for new support staff. They then turn the conversation to how the school system and training regime might be improved, to the benefit of staff, teachers, and (most of all) students.