Hoarding Specialist and Extreme Cleaner Rachel Seavey discusses how to help yourself when you are overwhelmed with clutter. Rachel is the owner of Collector Care Professional Organizers located in the San Francisco bay area. Rachel and her team have been featured on the CBS Sunday morning show, The Hoarders show, and the Lady Brain Show. This podcast features organizing tips and hacks as well as true stories from within the trenches. Learn how to tame your clutter so that you can gain contro ...
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The Pulse is a podcast discussing issues impacting the disability community across Canada on AMI-audio. Host Joeita Gupta, who is blind, also works full-time at a nonprofit in Toronto, specializing in housing/tenant rights.
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Blindness & Technology - YouTuber Sam Seavey
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This week Joeita speaks to blind YouTuber Sam Seavey, creator of the Blind Life YouTube channel. Highlights Blindness & Technology - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Sam Seavey – YouTuber & Host of the Blind Life (01:13) Growing the Channel & Standing Out from the Crowd (03:06) Knowing Your Audience (04:51) Latest Tech Developments for the Blind…
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Desiring Autism and Neurodivergence Symposium
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We preview the Desiring Autism and Neurodivergence Symposium with Patty Douglas,Associate Professor of Disability Studies & Chair of Student Success and Wellness at Queen's University & Metis Beadworker & Visual Artist Claire Johnston. Highlights: Autism & Neurodiversity in Educational Settings - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Patricia Douglas…
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Disability & Film Production (Part 2) - Blind Filmmaker James Rath
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Joeita speaks to blind filmmaker James Rath about his journey in film production and direction. Part 2 of a 2-part series. Highlights Blindness, the Gaze & Filmmaking - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing James Rath - Legally Blind Film Director, Accessibility Advocate & Speaker (01:56) Becoming a Blind Filmmaker (02:20) The Impact of YouTube (04:4…
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Disability & Film Production (Part 1) - Ophira Calof, Disabled Producers Lab
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Joeita speaks to scriptwriter and disabled TV producer Ophira Calof about the Disabled Producers Lab a new program designed to teach production skills to disabled women and trans creators. Part 1 of a 2 part series. Highlights Disability Stereotypes - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Ophira Calof – Writer, Performer & Facilitator (01:54) Crippin…
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Sexuality, Disability & Caregivers - Sex Educator Rachele Manett
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Joeita speaks to sex educator and host of AMI-tv's "That Sex Show," Rachele Manett, about how parents and caregivers of youths with disabilities can have meaningful conversations about sex, sexuality and gender identity. Highlights Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Rachele Manett (01:30) KNEDS - Knowledge Network of Expertise in Disability and Se…
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Disability & Self-Defence - Martial Artist Jim Turk
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Joeita speaks to blind self-defence instructor and Brazilian Ju-jitsu practitioner Jim Turk about the relationship between martial arts and self-confidence for People with Disabilities. Highlights The Benefits of Self-Defence - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Jim Turk, Martial Artist & Self-Defence Instructor (01:56) Practicing Brazilian Jiu-Ji…
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Joeita speaks to Devon Healey, assistant professor of disability studies at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto, about her research into the dramatization and perception of blindness in theatre. Healey is also an award-winning actor, co-founder of Peripheral Theater and the author of “Dramatizing Blind…
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Do We Need a National Disability Insurance Plan?
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Joeita speaks to Hubert van Niekirk, Executive Director of Every Canadian Counts, about a campaign to create a National Disability Insurance Plan in Canada. Highlights Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Hubert Van Kiekerk, Executive Director for Every Canadian Counts (01:25) The Proposed National Disability Insurance Plan (02:56) Potential Impact …
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Exploring Accessible Travel with Christa Couture
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Joeita previews Season 5 of AMI-tv's "Postcards from..." with the show’s new host, Author & Artist Christa Couture. Christa discusses her travels to various parts of Canada, the challenges of travelling with a prosthetic, and the joy of exploring new places with all 5 senses. Highlights: Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Christa Couture – Writer,…
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Cooking Without Looking: Tips for the Blind Chef
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Joeita discusses tips and tricks for blind home cooks with Renee Rentmeester, executive producer of the "Cooking Without Looking" TV show and podcast. She shares safety tips as well as accessible tricks of the trade. Highlights Cooking & Blindness - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Renee Rentmeester of “Cooking Without Looking” TV Show and Podca…
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Unshrinking: Facing Fatphobia - Kate Manne
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Joeita speaks with Kate Mann, Associate Professor Cornell University's Sage School of Philosophy & author of "Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia," which draws on personal experience & rigorous research to expose how size discrimination harms everyone, and how to combat it. Highlights The Insidiousness of Fatphobia - Opening Remarks (00:00) Society’…
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Joeita speaks to Danielle Kaftarian, Executive Director of the Period Purse, about menstrual equity and what needs to change to ensure that all people who menstruate have access to period products. Highlights Period Poverty & Menstrual Equity - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Danielle Kaftarian, Executive Director of the Period Purse (01:22) Im…
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Financial Planning for Children with Disabilities
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Joeita speaks to financial advisor Ron Malis about estate planning and financial management for a child with a disability. Highlights Financial Planning for a Child with a Disability - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Ron Malis, Financial Advisor & Founder of Reegan Financials (01:08) Getting Started Working with People with Disabilities (02:08)…
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Joeita speaks disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about long-term disability claims and how to apply for them. Highlights The Ins and Outs of Long-Term Disability Claims – Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Sivan Tumarkin, disability lawyer and the National Co-Managing Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP (01:14) What is Long-Term …
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Joeita speaks with Beth Beattie and Carole Dagher about their new book “The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in the Legal Profession” which discusses mental health and well-being amongst legal professionals. Highlights Mental Health Within the Legal Profession – Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Beth Beattie & Carole Dagh…
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Selling A Hoarded Home As Is - With Laurel Sagen
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Hey Collectors! Have you ever wondered if your distressed home can be bought as is? Can you just leave the THINGS you don't want, and ALL of the repairs that need to be made, and walk away with a check? These are the exact questions I ask Laurel Sagen from Laurel Buys Houses! Tune in to learn if this is an option for you. Laurel also shares informa…
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Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Health Equity 00:52 Barriers Faced by People with Disabilities 06:07 The Canada Excellence Research Chair in Health Equity 07:30 Addressing Health Inequities Highlighted by COVID-19 09:39 Tackling Health Equity in the Canadian Healthcare System 11:02 Understanding Sustainable Community Well-being 15:29 Taking a Criti…
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Joeita speaks with Dominic Roberts, author of a new book of poetry "Blinded by the Write: Poems from a Twisted Mind" in which he discusses his vision loss journey. Highlights: The Emotional Landscape of Blindness - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introduction – The Pulse Home Studio (01:14) Introducing Dominic Roberts, Poet and Author of “Blinded by the Wr…
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Photo Organizing with Rachel Arbuckle from 2000PACES
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Hey Collectors! On this weeks podcast I interviewed Rachel Arbuckle with 2000PACES and learned so much about organizing photos. This is definitely one of my favorite podcasts I have recorded. My note page was full of notes I was writing while recording. I am SO motivated to get my own photos in order! Most of us have stacks of loose photos, thumb d…
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Joeita speaks to Carli Friedman of the University of Washington about disability and intimacy. Highlights: The Value of Intimate Relationships - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Carli Friedman, Director of research for the Council on Quality and Leadership (01:09) Studying Disability & Intimacy (02:17) Defining Intimacy (03:26) Benefits of Havin…
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Joeita speaks to Andrew Leland about his book "The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight" Highlights: “What is Blindness?” - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Andrew Leland, Author of “The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight” (01:14) About H.G. Wells’ “The Country of the Blind” Short Story (01:57) Memoir Writing Proces…
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Joeita discusses emergency preparedness for people with disabilities with Kaitlynne Lowe, Policy Researcher at MacEachen Institute for Public Policy at Dalhousie University. From Emergency Supply Kits and Vulnerable Person’s Registries to accessibility barriers in transportation and housing, people with disabilities are often especially vulnerable …
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Creating an Estate Plan With Guest Madison Gunn
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Hey Collectors! On this episode I ask expert Madison Gunn from Absolute Trust Counsel several questions about estate planning and wills. This is a follow up to the last few episodes where we discuss preparing for death. This episode includes incapacitation which is a state I hadn't considered before recording this. What happens if you get in a car …
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Accessible Fashion, Part 3: Fashion as a Social Good
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In the third of three episodes on Accessible Fashion, Joeita speaks to Alexa Jonovavic, founder of Aille Design, a brand featuring clothing with Braille beadwork. Alexa dives into her collaborative process with members of the blind and partially sighted community. Plus, a fascinating exploration of the relationship blind women have with colour. Hig…
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Hey Collectors, Continuing on with our theme of legacies, what we leave behind and getting our affairs in orders comes this podcast. While a bit grim, I need you to listen with intent. Your stuff will probably out live you. What do I mean by that? I mean by the rate at which items decompose - your stuff - will probably out live you. So what's the s…
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Accessible Fashion, Part 2: Fashion as Self-Expression
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In the second of three episodes on Accessible Fashion, Joeita speaks to Wendy Wong, founder of June Adaptive on her creative choice and journey. Wendy discusses the practicalities of getting her business off the ground, including obtaining feedback from People with Disabilities. Highlights: “Adaptive Clothing for People of All Abilities” – Opening …
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Accessible Fashion, Part 1: Fashion as Function
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In the first of three episodes on Accessible Fashion, Joeita speaks to Izzy Camilleri, the founder of IZ Adaptive, a clothing brand that provides accessible fashions for people with disabilities. We discuss her foray into inclusive fashion and design at a time when no one was talking about it. She discusses how her desire to create clothes that are…
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Embracing Discomfort is Critical to Home Organization
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Hey Collectors! Embracing discomfort is critical to getting your home in order. While you are de-cluttering you will experience all sorts of discomfort and emotions and you have to learn how to push past them to create the organized life you desire. Tune in, while I cover several methods on how to embrace your discomfort - instead of running from i…
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This week, Joeita speaks to Jacqueline Alnes, author of The Fruit Cure: the Story of Extreme Wellness Turned Sour - "an unforgettable deep dive into the world of fruitarianism". Highlights: Excerpt from “The Fruit Cure” by Jacqueline Alnes (00:00) Opening Remarks “Disability & Wellness Culture” (00:43) Jacqueline Alnes Introduction (01:58) About he…
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Hey Collectors! Join me on another unscripted podcast on the go! This topic is a bit heavy but I need you to listen to it. Shame is something we all carry around and it is suffocating us. Shame can weigh you down and paralyze you. I understand this. Take some time and do this exercise with me. Lighten up your life load. The less shame you carry aro…
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Hey Collectors - happy new year!! Are you looking for a practical way to tackle your clutter? Do you want to get organized, but don't know where to start? On this episode, I share a six step plan to help you get organized. It requires focus, and for you to take massive action. Are you ready to finally live the life you deserve?! Tune in!…
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We continue our annual Christmas story tradition with O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi, read by Andy Lehrer. "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in the New York Sunday World on December 10, 1905. Highlights: “Holiday Tradition” - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Andy Lehrer (01:02) About “Gift of the Magi” by O. He…
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Hey Collectors, Time is such a precious thing. We only have a limited amount. Its something you cannot hoard. What would happen if you suddenly died today? Who would be left going through your belongings? What would they find? How would they feel? Would they be able to find your most precious items? This episode invites you to start getting your af…
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Podcast on the go! Hoardganize podcast Unfiltered
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Hey Collectors! Podcasting on the go here in my box truck woot woot!! Let me know what you want the next topics to be? Clutter? Hoarding? Organizing? Time Management? Let me know .. hoardganize@gmail.comBy Rachel Seavey
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Joeita speaks with Ashley Nemeth about her journey as a blind parent raising three children. Guest Bio: Ashley Nemeth is vocal advocate breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. Ashley identifies as a deafblind woman sharing her story, educating and changing opinions on the importance of accessibility for all. Highlights: “How Can You Ma…
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The Hoardganize podcast is back!!! After taking some personal time off, I am now back, and ready to go! Most episodes will be on the fly, some will have video and some will not. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss a thing! It is about to get real y'all. I will be presenting my most authentic non filtered self. Happy Holidays and make sur…
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Letters with Smokie: Blindness, Guide Dogs & More Than Human Questions
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Joeita speaks with Rod Michalko about his book "Letters with Smokie" discussing blindness and what it can reveal about the relationship between humans and animals. About “Letters with Smokie” From University of Manitoba Press: Leave it to a dog to put the “human” back in “humanities” In September 2020, Rod Michalko wrote to friend and colleague Dan…
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Dr Ann Leahy, a PhD graduate of Maynooth University Sociology Department, recently published her new book Disability & Ageing: Towards a Critical Perspective. This book challenges assumptions about impairment in later life and the residual nature of the ‘fourth age’. It proposes that the experience of ‘disability’ in older age reaches beyond the bo…
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Joeita speaks about "Affective Ablenationalism" with Anastasia Todd from the University of Kentucky. SUMMARY An in-depth conversation about disability and ablenationalism, exploring how disabled individuals are often coded as able-bodied in the imagined community of the nation. Using the story of Trevor Maroshek, a former Navy SEAL, and his service…
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Gold Medal Paraskiier Natalie Wilkie, Canada's Disability Hall of Fame
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Joeita speaks to Paralympic Cross-Country Skiier and gold medalist Natalie Wilkie. This is the third of a three part series profiling the 2023 inductees to the Canada Disability Hall of Fame. Synopsis This episode of The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta and guest, King Clancy Award winner and Paralympic cross-country skier, Natalie Wilkie discuss parasport…
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Michelle Stilwell, Parlympian, Politician and 2023 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame inductee
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Synopsis This episode of The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta is joined by Canada Disability Hall of Fame Inductee, Michelle Stilwell. Together they discuss the intersection of sports, politics, and disability. The role of sports in social inclusion for people with disabilities is highlighted. Michelle also discusses her transition to wheelchair racing and…
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Meet Wheelchair Basketball Athlete Chantal Benoit, 2023 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee
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Synopsis On this episode of The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta sits down with renowned wheelchair basketball player and inductee to the Canada Disability Hall of Fame, Chantal Benoit. Together, they discuss the Paralympic Games and the impact of parasport in challenging misperceptions about people with disabilities. It highlights the achievements of para…
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Synopsis: On this episode of The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta and her guest, Max Brault, Vice President of People in Change Accessibility Consulting at BDO Canada, discuss the organization's initiatives to promote accessibility and workplace inclusion, disability and workplace inclusion, focusing on the need for employers to examine their structures, p…
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Synopsis On this episode of the Pulse, Joeita and her guest Angela Harris, discuss the intersection of disability and fashion. Joeita shares her personal experience of how fashion has allowed her to take control of the narrative surrounding her blindness. Angela Harris, the founder of the IMperfeKtly Made Foundation, discusses her motivation for st…
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Synopsis: On this episode of the Pulse, Joeita and her guest Ashley Shew discuss the concept of Techno-Ableism, which refers to the idea that technology is often seen as the solution for disability. They explore how disabled individuals are often pressured to use the latest technology and are criticized for choosing alternative options. The convers…
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Catherine Frazee: Dispatches from Disabled Country
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Synopsis On this episode of the Pulse, host Joeita Gupta discusses disability identity and the book 'Dispatches from Disabled Country' by Catherine Frazee. The book is a collection of Frazee's writing over the years, exploring themes such as disability rights, identity, human rights, and the relationship between disability and the medical world. Fr…
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In this episode Joeita is joined by Rabbi Julia Watts Belser. They discuss the ableism and misconceptions surrounding disabilities in religious communities. Julia, who is a rabbi and scholar, emphasizes the importance of loving and embracing oneself as a disabled person in a world that often devalues and stigmatizes disabilities. They also explore …
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What is Crip Animation and how does it challenge ableist perceptions? On this episode of The Pulse with Joeita Gupta, Joeita welcomes Slava Greenberg. The two discuss how animation can subvert norms and challenge ableist perceptions, inviting audiences to rethink their understanding of disability. Slava Greenberg, the author of 'Animated Film and D…
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This week, Joeita speaks to Ahmed Habib, an accessibility consultant based out of Doha, Qatar about the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the legacy of access left behind by the game. This is the September 16, 2023 edition About The Pulse On The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada. Joeita Gupt…
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Designing Inclusive Post-Secondary Education
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This week, Joeita speaks to Patty Douglas, inaugural Chair of Student Success at Queen's University about disability-inclusive approaches to higher education.This is the September 9, 2023 edition About The Pulse On The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada. Joeita Gupta has nurtured a l…
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