Accessible Airwaves

CJSW 90.9 FM · cjsw.com

This program is dedicated to the education and exploration of disabled life, giving voice to the life and experience of people with disabilities. We cover a wide array of issues and disabilities. We are people who discuss issues we are passionate about and topics we are interested in. We show how disability is in the mind of the beholder.Sponsored by Gateway Association

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Episodes 49

Accessible Airwaves - Episode August 4, 2026
1mo ago
Episode 71: Gateway Association Today, Morgan interviews Samantha Grabinsky, who is the Senior Manager at Gateway Association. Gateway Association is an Alberta based, non-profit organization established in 1975 that empowers individuals with disabilities and their families. Operating in Edmonton and Calgary, it functions as an Employment Resource Centre and Family Resource Centre.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode July 7, 2026
1mo ago
Episode 70: Zachary Weeks Today, Austin and Morgan interview Zachary Weeks who is a disability advocate and accessibility consult based in Edmonton, Alberta. Zachary has been a spokesperson on disability issues since he was young. He has consulted on various building departments such as the Glenrose's Bill Black Auditorium, The Walterdale Theatre and Rogers Place.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode June 2, 2026
3mo ago
Episode 69: Councillor Keren Tang Today, Austin interviews Keren Tang, who has represented the Southeast Ward Karhiio community on the Edmonton City Council since 2021. As a Councillor, Keren has served on the Accessibility Advisory Committee and as a board member of Alberta Municipalities and Climate Caucus. Keren is passionate about participatory engagement bringing community perspectives to life and working with diverse communities to build healthier more connected neighbourhoods.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode May 5, 2026
4mo ago
Episode 68: Barrier Free Alberta Today, Austin and Morgan interview Michelle Kristinson, Government Relations & Advocacy Manager for Cerebral Palsy Alberta and member of Barrier Free Alberta. Barrier Free Alberta is a grassroots advocacy movement campaigning for comprehensive accessibility legislation to identify, remove and prevent barrier for people with disabilities in the province.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode April 7, 2026
4mo ago
Episode 67: Bee You Kids Today, Austin and Morgan interview Andile Nyasha Pfupa, an early childhood educator and the founder of Bee You Kids. Bee You Kids is a Canadian based, multi-cultural children's store specializing in inclusive dolls, books, and educational tools. Bee You Kids aims to provide toys that represent diverse cultures, skin tones, and abilities, fostering self worth and representation in children's play.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode March 3, 2026
6mo ago
Episode 66: Whimble Today Austin and Morgan interview Emma Brown the CEO and Founder of Whimble. Emma is an entrepreneur who turned over 3 decades of caregiving experience into a mission driven tech company that transforms how care is delivered. Her journey combines lived experience, innovation and leadership, offering a powerful perspective on accessibility. Whimble is a CareTech platform designed to fill gaps in personal care services. Whimble connects individuals to personal care attendants on demand offering timely and flexible support for urgent or short term needs.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode February 3, 2026
7mo ago
Episode 65: Makers Making Change- The Neil Squire Society Today, Austin and Morgan are talking to Shanelle Gilman who is the Western Regional Coordinator of the Makers Making Change Program at the Neil Squire Society. The Neil Squire Society is a Canadian national non profit organization that empowers people with disabilities through accessible technology, innovation, digital literacy, and employments programs, aiming for economic and social inclusion by developing assistive devices and providing tailored support for independence.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode December 2, 2025
9mo ago
Episode 64: Disability Action Hall Today, Austin interviews Collen Huston, Mary Salvani, and Alex Jack from the Disability Action Hall. The Disability Action Hall is a group of adults with disabilities and allies in Calgary that meets to advocate for social justice issues, celebrate disability pride and culture, and create positive change.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode October 7, 2025
11mo ago
Episode 63: Treat Accessibly On today's show, Austin and Morgan interview Rich Padulo the co-founder of Treat Accessibly. Which is a grassroots movement that promotes an inclusive and barrier-free Halloween experience that encourages homeowners to offer treats from their driveway or yard. The initiative aims to ensure all children regardless of mobility, sensory or intellectual disabilities can fully participate. There are Halloween Villages happening during the month of October in the cities of AB: Calgary, St. Albert, Edmonton. BC: Surrey, QC: Montreal, NS: Halifax, ON: Toronto, Hamilton, Ot
Accessible Airwaves - Episode September 2, 2025
1y ago
Episode 62: Diverse Moms Connect - Part 2 Today Austin and Morgan continue their interview with Elizabeth Lecerf and Hillary Beierle the founders of Diverse Moms Connect - a local group offering support for moms and parents of neuro-diverse kids in the Airdrie and Calgary area. The group provides a safe space for parents to connect, share experiences and events.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode August 5, 2025
1y ago
Episode 61: Diverse Moms Connect - Part 1 Today Austin and Morgan interview Elizabeth Lecerf and Hillary Beierle the founders of Diverse Moms Connect - a local group offering support for moms and parents of neuro-diverse kids in the Airdrie and Calgary area. The group provides a safe space for parents to connect, share experiences and events.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode July 1, 2025
1y ago
Episode 60: Milk Jar Candle Company (Part 2) Today Morgan and Austin continue their interview with Holly Singer, the founder of Milk Jar Candle Company which is a Calgary based business known for its nontoxic candles and products using an inclusive business model. This is Part 2/2.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode June 3, 2025
1y ago
Episode 59: Milk Jar Candle Company Today Morgan and Austin interview Holly Singer, the founder of Milk Jar Candle Company which is a Calgary based business known for its nontoxic candles and products while an inclusive business model. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode May 6, 2025
1y ago
Episode 58: Open Discussion Morgan and Austin chat with their peer Alexandria Huddleston from DDRC (Developmental Disability Resource Centre of Calgary) about their experiences with disabilities and navigating things such as school, transportation and day to day life.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode April 1, 2025
1y ago
Episode 57: Bumping Into Walls Collaboration Austin and Morgan chat with Anthony Hodgetts and Dave Serani from CJSW's show Bumping Into Walls. It is a monthly, conversation-style spoken word program about living with vision loss, the challenges, the successes, and the day to day walls we all bump into. They discuss how they all got involved with radio, their personal interests and experiences.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode March 4, 2025
1y ago
Episode 56: CNIB SmartLife Austin interviews Kathleen Delay, director of SmartLife at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers programs and advocacy to folks who are blind or partially sighted to live independent and full lives. CNIB SmartLife is Canada's largest retailer, training, and program service provider for assistive products for people with sight loss.
Accessible Airwaves - Podcast February 4, 2025
1y ago
Episode 55: Simon's Soapbox Today's episode has 3 interviews. First, Morgan interviews cohost Austin about Cool Choir. Then Austin and Morgan interview Simon Vanderloo and Caroline Short, the founders of Simon's Soapbox which is an artisanal soap company committed to making high quality bath and home products. Their mission is to demonstrate the value of people with and without developmental disabilities working together. They are based in New Westminster, BC. The last interview Carleigh interviews Morgan and Austin about their volunteer work at CJSW.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode November 5, 2024
1y ago
Episode 54: Carrol's Caramels Corp. Austin and Morgan interview Murray Roddis, the founder of Carrols Caramels Corps, a home based caramel company in Red Deer who is using an inclusive business model. We may reference them as CC during the interview.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode October 1, 2024
1y ago
Episode 53: The Raw Carrot Austin and Morgan interview Diane Talbot-Schoenhoff, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at The Raw Carrot- a social enterprise that empowers people who face barriers to traditional employment to secure their own livelihood through the dignity of work. The Raw Carrot hires people living with disabilities and mental illness, who receive social assistance to make handcrafted gourmet foods that are sold at farmers' markets, high end grocery stores and online.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode August 6, 2024
2y ago
Episode 52: Shift Accessibility Austin interviews Griffon Simony, one of the founders of Shift Accessibility, a contracting company specializing in accessible and barrier-free construction, renovations and modifications to homes and businesses.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode July 2, 2024
2y ago
Episode 51: Kello Inclusive Morgan interviews Tori Lacey, a booking agent from Kello Inclusive a talent agency who exclusively supports folks with disabilities. Tori first got started with Kello as a model herself.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode June 4, 2024
2y ago
Episode 50: DisAbilityABD Morgan and Austin interview Brad Bartko, the founder of DisAbility ABD (Accessible by Design), a consulting company that works with other businesses to make events and spaces more inclusive to those who have disabilities.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode May 7, 2024
2y ago
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Accessible Airwaves - Episode March 5, 2024
2y ago
Episode 48 Accessible Chef JMorgan interviews Anna Moyer the Creter of the online resource Accessible Cheff. The history and how to use.
Accessible Airwaves - Episode February 6, 2024
2y ago
Episode 47 Adaptabilty Store June Adaptive John interviews Tara Nelson from the Adaptabilty Store in the University District. He interviews Wendy Wong the creator of June Adaptive an on-line adaptive clothing resource.