In the fourth episode of the third season of Broadcastability, hosts Chloë Atkins and Zephyr Atkins-Mitra interview Drs. Harold Atkins (no relation), Santhosh Thyagu, and Carolina Rush of The Ottawa Hospital. They talk to them about their unique approach to fighting autoimmune disease by using stem cell transplantation to “re-boot” the body’s immune system. Working together, they try to better manage these types of chronic illness and their accompanying disabling experiences.

The PROUD Project’s Co-Executive Director, Chloë G. K. Atkins, recently underwent a stem cell transplant under their care to treat a severe form of myasthenia gravis, a rare neuromuscular autoimmune disease.

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Dans ce quatrième épisode de la troisième saison de Broadcastability, nos hôtes, Chloë Atkins et Zephyr Atkins-Mitra ont interviewé quelques médecins travaillant à l'hôpital d'Ottawa: Dr Harold Atkins (sans lien avec Chloë Atkins), Dr Santhosh Thyagu, et Dr Carolina Rush. Ils nous parlent de la méthode qu'ils utilisent afin de combattre les maladies auto-immunes en utilisant la greffe de cellules souches pour "réinitialiser" le système immunitaire. En travaillant ensemble, ils essayent d'améliorer le quotidien des personnes souffrant de maladies chroniques, ainsi que les expériences handicapantes qui accompagnent souvent ce type de maladies.

La Co-directrice exécutive du Projet PROUD, Chloë G. K. Atkins, a récemment reçu un transfert de cellules souches de cette équipe médicale en question afin de traiter une forme sévère de myasthénie grave, une maladie neuromusculaire auto-immune rare.

Pour cet épisode, nous avons exploré le travail de Myriam Winance, chercheuse française travaillant à l'INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale). Professeure Winance a exploré les relations existant entre les personnes en situation de handicap et leurs fauteuils roulants. Elle choisit une approche philosophique pour discuter des origines du langage utilisé pour décrir le handicap et les notions d'altérité et de différence.

Générique de l'épisode:

Animatrices : Chloë Atkins et Charlotte Flameng

Réalisatrices : Chloë Atkins et Charlotte Flameng

Art de couverture : Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Musique : Justin Laurie

Transcription : Charlotte Flameng

Description:

During this episode we explore the work of Myriam Winance, French researcher at INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale). Professor Winance has explored the relationship between disabled people and their wheelchairs. She takes a philosophical approach to the origins of the language describing disability, and to notions of "otherness" and "alterity."

Credits:

Interviewers: Chloë Atkins and Charlotte Flameng

Editing: Chloë Atkins and Charlotte Flameng

Artwork: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Music: Justin Laurie

Transcripts: Charlotte Flameng

In the second episode of the third season of Broadcastability, hosts Chloë Atkins and Lark Huska speak with Eliza Chandler, Executive Director of the Office of Social Innovation and Associate Professor at the School of Disability Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. In this conversation with Dr. Chandler, we explore a range of topics: the role of disability in curatorial and creative practices, the contention of disability pride—as discussed by Jasbir Puar—and reflections on potential futures; both dim and hopeful.



Credits:

Interviewers: Chloë Atkins and Lark Huska

Editing: Lark Huska

Artwork: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Music: Justin Laurie

Transcripts: Charlotte Flameng and Lark Huska

Artists named by Eliza Chandler:

Jasbir Puar
Jean Dubuffet
Judith Scott
Vincent van Gogh
Frida Kahlo
Diane Arbus
Audre Lorde
Julia Kristeva
Melanie Panitch
Carla Rice

In this first episode of the third season of Broadcastability, hosts Chloë Atkins and Lark Huska speak to four PROUD researchers and the work they are doing. We speak to Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon, a PROUD Research Associate and PhD candidate in History at the University of British Columbia; Kayla Saunders, a PROUD Fellow and Master of Library Science student at the University of Toronto; Matthew Palynchuk, a PROUD Fellow and PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Toronto; and a Parnian Safaraifard, a PROUD Placement Student and Occupational Therapy student at the University of Toronto.

Credits:

Interviewers: Chloë Atkins and Lark Huska

Editing: Lark Huska

Artwork: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Music: Justin Laurie

Transcripts: Charlotte Flameng

Dans cet épisode - le dernier de la deuxième saison de Broadcastability - Chloë et Isabelle échangent avec Fabrice Chanut, réalisateur de la série française “Vestiaires.” Fabrice partage son parcours de vie et ses espoirs pour le future des médias et du handicap.

Vous pouvez trouver une transcription de l’épisode accessible aux lecteurs d’écran ICI

Générique de l'épisode:

Animatrices: Chloë Atkins et Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Réalisatrices: Chloë Atkins et Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Monteuse: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Art de Couverture: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Transcription: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Musique: Justin Laurie

Reconnaissance du financement:

Nous remercions Scarborough College à l’Université de Toronto et nos partenaires communautaires, la station radio Indie 88, l’association Disability Rights UK, et le projet de recherche SORD à l’Université de Manchester, pour leur aide. Nous tenons également à remercier nos partenaires financiers : le Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada et TechNation.

In the seventh episode of Broadcastability Season 2, co-hosts Chloë and Isabelle interview Brian Petraits, the Director of Manufacturing at Bosma Enterprises.

Brian discusses his experiences navigating multiple education systems, his experience with internships, and his current work at Bosma Enterprises. Bosma is a social enterprise that both produces medical supplies and provides rehabilitation and training services for individuals who are blind. Brian also shares his advice for disabled students seeking preparing to enter the professional world, emphasizing the importance of work experienc and a diverse skillset.

You can find a screen-reader accessible copy of the transcript HERE

Episode Credits

Hosts: Chloë Atkins and Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Editing: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Transcript: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Music: Justin Laurie

Funding Partners:

We would like to acknowledge the University of Toronto, Scarborough and our community partners, Indie 88, Disability Rights UK, and SORD (Social Research with Deaf People) at the University of Manchester for supporting the production of these podcasts. We would also like to thank our granting agencies, the Canada Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and TechNation for helping us create Season 2 of Broadcastability.

Dans ce sixième épisode de la deuxième saison de Broadcastability, les animatrices Chloë et Isabelle échangent avec Brandon Marlière, un chef d’équipe chez APF à Calais. Dans cet épisode, Brandon, qui a été né “avec une jambe beaucoup plus courte que l’autre,” raconte son parcours professionnel, partage ses conseils pour les gestionnaires des employés en situation de handicap, et discute le rôle que jouent les entreprises adaptées dans l’écosystème de l’emploi inclusif.

Vous pouvez trouver une transcription de l’épisode accessible aux lecteurs d’écran ICI

Générique de l'épisode:

Animatrices: Chloë Atkins et Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Réalisatrices: Chloë Atkins et Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Monteuse: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Art de Couverture: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Transcription: Shane Atienza

Musique: Justin Laurie

Reconnaissance du financement:

Nous remercions Scarborough College à l’Université de Toronto et nos partenaires communautaires, la station radio Indie 88, l’association Disability Rights UK, et le projet de recherche SORD à l’Université de Manchester, pour leur aide. Nous tenons également à remercier nos partenaires financiers : le Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada et TechNation.

In the fifth episode of Broadcastability Season 2, co-hosts Chloë and Isabelle interview Bryn Anderson, a British accessibility specialist. Bryn discusses his experiences growing up with albinism, his unconventional career path, and his current work promoting accessibility. Bryn also shares his advice for disabled workers, for companies looking to promote inclusion, and for governments.

You can find a screen-reader accessible copy of the transcript HERE

Episode Credits

Hosts: Chloë Atkins and Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Editing: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Transcript: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon

Music: Justin Laurie

Funding Partners:

We would like to acknowledge the University of Toronto, Scarborough and our community partners, Indie 88, Disability Rights UK, and SORD (Social Research with Deaf People) at the University of Manchester for supporting the production of these podcasts. We would also like to thank our granting agencies, the Canada Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and TechNation for helping us create Season 2 of Broadcastability.