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Season 3

Episode 1

Guest – Amber Robichaud

Topic – 4-Youth Video

Amber provides insights on the making of the video, “Wouldn’t it be Interesting…?”, which was submitted for the FilmPossible challenge (hosted by Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital). reachAbility’s 4-Youth team scripted, directed, filmed,edited and scored this informative short video about “Bringing Visibility to Disability.”

Original Air Date: October 20, 2010

Guest – Rich Black

Topic: Social Networking

Rich Black, proprietor of RichGraphics.ca, discusses the details of Social Networking. How to make Social Media work for you and your business.

Original Air Date: October 27, 2010

Guest – Krista Harder and campers

Topic – Camps without Boundaries

Krista is the Camp Director for reachAbility’s new summer camp programs. Krista tells Tova about the simplicity of accommodating campers and fun activities that were done over the summer. Two campers from Camp Oasis and Camp reachAbility join Krista to tell their stories.

Original Air Date: November 3, 2010

Guest – Heather Cunningham

Topic – Community Garden

Heather Cunningham talks to Tova about reachAbility’s latest accessible community initiative; the Community Garden as part of the Howe Interchange Project (HIP). HIP’s mission is to better integrate community members of Joseph Howe Dr and the HRM.

Original Air Date: November 10, 2010

Guest – Anna Plaskett

Topic – Music Therapy

Anna was instrumental in providing music therapy to reachAbility’s summer campers in the HRM. Tova finds out how Anna was able to engage and accommodate Camp Oasis campers and their different abilities.

Original Air Date: November 17, 2010

Guest – Sandra Murphy

Topic – Accessible Transit

Sandra tells Tova the difficulties for people living with disabilities and travel, of course there are solutions as well!

Original Air Date: November 24, 2010

Guest -Catherine Woodman

Topic – The United Way

We find out, in more detail, what The United Way does in our communities and for its members.

Original Air Date: December 1, 2010

Guest – Tim Vassallo

Topic – Writing in the Margins

Tim talks about the newest program at reachAbility, Writing in the Margins (WITM). WITM is for youths aged 16-20 who would like to develop and share their writing.

Original Air Date: December 8, 2010

Guest – Tony Deveaux

Topic – St. John Ambulance

Tony talks to Tova about St. John Ambulance and what his organization does: from saving lives to training lives to save lives.

Original Air Date: December 15, 2010

Guest: Fred MacLeod

Topic: Mental Health; First Person Perspective

Understanding the stigma of mental health and how to get out from under it.

Original Air Date: December 22, 2010

Episode 12

Topic: Tova will answer questions from season three viewers. Throughout the season viewers have written to info@reachability.org with questions.

Original Air Date: December 29, 2010

Episode 13

Guest: Dr. Bruce Mills

Topic: A Decade of Service

Bruce Mills, the founding President of reachAbility Association, discusses the services offered by reachAbility in the last decade with host Tova.

Original air date: January 5,2011

Season 2

Episode 1

Guest – Krista Harder
Topic – Holistic Health

A discussion with Krista Harder, coordinator for reachAbility’s SYCLE program. Krista talks about a holistic approach that includes physical, mental and spiritual elements. She also talks about the benefits of outdoor education.

For the transcript of this episode please click here.

Episode 2

Guest – Meredith Copp
Topic – 4-Youth

A discussion with Meredith Copp, coordinator for reachAbility’s 4-Youth program. Meredith talks about “Fountain of Harmony”, a book and board game created by youth at reachAbility. In both of these, the characters are animals with disabilities.

For the transcript of this episode please click here.

Episode 3

Guest – Gerald Wheatley
Topic – Rhythm DJ

A discussion with Gerald Wheatley, one of the DJ’s for reachAbility’s Rhythm program. Gerald talks about the impact this program has had on the students who have participated. In addition to learning both technical and social skills, the program helps students build their self confidence.

For the transcript of this episode please click here.

Episode 4

Guest – Tim Vassallo
Topic – Redi Set Go

A discussion with Tim Vassallo, coordinator for reachAbility’s Redi Set Go program. In this program, students learn how to deal with disclosure and accomodation in the workplace. There is also a creative aspect to this program that includes journaling and art projects.

For the transcript of this episode please click here.

Episode 5

Guest – Peg Britton
Topic – Self Advocacy

A discussion with Peg Britton. Peg talks about her personal experiences and challenges after having her leg amputated in her youth. Peg and our host, Tova Sherman, discuss methods of self advocacy, such as letter writing.

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Episode 6

Guest – Natasha Chestnut
Topic – Self Confidence

A discussion with Natasha Chestnut, Senior Project Coordinator at reach Ability. Natasha talks about the ASSET program she teaches at reachAbility. It is a five day program that focuses on self-confidence to help participants find and keep new jobs.

For the transcript of this episode please click here.

Episode 7

Guest – Cynthia Carroll
Topic – Autism

A discussion with Cynthia Carroll, Executive Director of the Provincial Autism Centre. Cynthia talks about the role of the centre and some of the programs that are available to people with autism. She also talks about some of the myths, as well as the strengths of people living with autism. www.provincialautismcentre.ca

For a transcript of this episode please click here.

Episode 8

Guest – Andy Cox
Topic – Mental Health Advocacy

A discussion with Andy Cox, Mental Health Advocate at the IWK Health Centre. Andy talks about his role at the IWK, as well as his involvement in systemic advocacy. He talks about the steps youth and their families can take to receive treatment and the resources that are available to them.

For a transcript of this episode please click here.

Episode 9

Guest – Tahira S. Ahmed
Topic – ADHD
A discussion with Tahira S. Ahmed, a Physician specializing in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adolescents and adults. Dr. Ahmed tells us the difference between the terms ADD and ADHD. She discusses the symptoms and treatments, and lets us know that often other disorders exist with ADHD.

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Episode 10

Guest – Krista Daley
Topic – Human Rights Mediation

A discussion with Krista Daley, Director and CEO, Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Krista talks about the two main roles of the commission – prevention and complaints. She then discusses the steps involved in making a Human Rights complaint.

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Episode 11

Guest – Brad Proctor
Topic – Disclosure and Accommodation

A discussion with Brad Proctor, Partner/Manager of Recruitment and Development at McInnes Cooper. Brad talks about disclosure and accommodation in the workplace for persons with disabilities. He talks about the employer’s duty to accommodate as well as the employee’s responsibility to disclose.

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Episode 12

Guest – Shingai Nyajeka
Topic – Youth in conflict with the law

A discussion with Shingai Nyajeka, coordinator for reachAbility’s One Step Closer program. He talks about the prevalence of youth with disabilities in conflict with the law. He discusses the importance of early intervention and the resources needed to address these issues.

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Episode 13

Guest – Emma Halpern
Topic – Year of Disability

A discussion about 2010 being the Year of Disability with Emma Halpern, Equity Officer, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. Emma talks about NSBS’ involvement with community members who have a disability and the support that exists in the community.

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2009 Archived Episodes

Also take a look at our YouTube Channel where you can find videos of many of our episodes.

Watch a video on any of the following topics:

Fountain of Harmony
Dj Club Rhythm
Medical Breakthroughs
Medical Health Courts
Social Isolation
Stigma of Mental Health
Disability 101
Inclusive Travel
Where are the Men?
Workplace Accommodations
Self-Advocacy
Entrepreneurs