Join host Corrie Melanson for an enlightening conversation with plain language experts Erin Casey and Catherine Buckey as they unpack why clear communication is a cornerstone of accessibility—and how it benefits everyone, every day.

Erin, a neurodivergent communicator with 30 years of experience, and Catherine, a former journalist turned accessibility advocate, dive deep into what plain language truly means—far beyond “dumbing things down.” They explore how clarity builds trust, reduces cognitive load, and ensures everyone can access the information they need to thrive.

Key topics include:

• Why plain language is more than words—it’s about format, structure, and understanding your audience
• Debunking the biggest myth: that clear communication undermines expertise
• How to test your materials with real people—including the most vulnerable users
• The surprising ways plain language saves organisations time and money
• Why internal communication sets the tone for external impact
• Practical first steps: from auditing signage to rewriting job titles in plain language
• How creating a “culture of asking” fosters psychological safety and inclusion

Whether you write reports, design websites, lead teams, or communicate with the public, this episode will change how you think about the words you use—and who they’re truly for.

Ready to make your communication more inclusive, effective, and human? Listen now.

Join host Corey for an insightful conversation with digital accessibility experts Garth Holmes, co-founder of Be Responsive Media, and Kirsten Dodd, CEO of Haynova, as they tackle one of the most overlooked yet essential aspects of inclusion: making the digital world accessible to everyone.

Drawing from decades of experience in web development, design, and inclusive technology, Garth and Kirsten move beyond compliance checklists to explore the human impact of digital barriers—and how to remove them.

Key topics include:

• Why third-party tools and platforms are often the biggest roadblocks to accessibility and how to advocate for change
• The power of auditing with people who have disabilities and how it transformed the ACE Project website
• How inaccessible apps during COVID-19 put people at risk and why digital access is a matter of food security, health, and dignity
• Debunking the myth that accessibility limits creativity and how it actually strengthens your brand and user experience
• Practical, low-cost ways to start: from browser extensions like WAVE to listening to your site with a screen reader
• Why empathy, not just compliance, drives lasting change, and how to build it into your team’s process
• Where to find grants and resources in Nova Scotia to support your accessibility journey

Whether you’re a developer, designer, marketer, or business leader, this episode is packed with real stories, actionable strategies, and a clear message: digital accessibility isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have for reaching and respecting your entire community.

Ready to make your digital space truly inclusive? Listen now.

Join host Corrie Melanson for a thought-provoking conversation with Julie Glaser, accessibility consultant in the Annapolis Valley, and Laura Swaine, Manager of Community Programs at YWCA Halifax, as they explore how different generations are reshaping workplace accessibility, from Gen Z to Boomers.

Julie and Laura bring unique perspectives from supporting teams spanning early 20s to over 65, revealing how younger workers are entering the workforce with stronger self-awareness and clearer expectations around accommodations, while older generations are discovering new language and diagnoses later in life. Together, they unpack the tension between traditional workplace structures and emerging approaches centred on flexibility, vulnerability, and openness.

Key topics include:

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  Why psychological safety can't just be a buzzword and how to actually build it
• The power of occupational therapists to assess entire workplaces, not just individuals
• Employee resource groups: Why small organisations should collaborate regionally
• How Gen Z is "changing the dial" and saying "time's up" on workplace barriers
• Starting benefits day one and exploring four-day work weeks
• Why accommodations aren't a checkbox, they're an ongoing conversation
• Embedding accessibility into the building blocks of work: meetings, emails, and everyday interactions

Whether you're managing a multi-generational team, navigating your own accommodation needs, or leading organisational change, this episode offers inspiration, practical strategies, and hope for creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.