Full Episode - 1856

Kelly and Ramya

Handy-Dart, British Columbia’s equivalent of Wheel-Trans, is suspended indefinitely due to job action. Grant Hardy has the details on trending headlines. Greg David evaluates the 2024 Paralympics coverage on CBC and NBC, awarding top honors for accessible broadcasting, athlete storytelling, and game coverage. A disability campaigner and wheelchair user is sharing her frustration after she was blocked from an accessible viewing platform at the Paralympics. She’s hoping her viral social media post will be a catalyst for change. Laura Bain brings us the story on The Buzz. September 10th marks World Suicide Prevention Day, and Mary Beth Moellenkamp, CEO of Peel Children's Aid Society, joins us to discuss the work they’re doing to enhance mental health supports for children and youth. Financial Planner Ryan Chin continues with our investing series. This month, we look at the key factors advisors consider when building your investment strategy. Plus, We chat about Disability Tour Bus, a radio play by Realwheels Theatre, that uses humor and storytelling to shed light on the state of accessibility in Vancouver, with playwright Amy Amantea.