CiTR -- All Access Pass

Bound for NCRC 2016 in Ottawa, Spencer discusses his past history with the city, and what he hopes to learn at the conference!

This is Mollie's last week on the airwaves, and with her team joining her, the collective reflects back on their favorite moments and why accessibility matters to them. Listen to our 22nd episode for some moments of nostalgia and some feel-good music thrown in! 'Goodbye for now!' -Mollie

This week, we discussed accessibility to media and entertainment! Listen to learn more about sex and disability podcasts, paying way too much for concerts, and more.

Our two part series on Sexuality and Disability just became a three part series! This week Katie interviewed Andrew Gurza, the founder of Deliciously Disabled, a project that stemmed from a need to create a space where disability and sexuality intersect in an honest way! This is All Access Pass' 20th episode and it's definitely one to not be missed! Hit play to hear more from Katie and Andrew, wit...

This week we have an all-music show put together by Accessibility Collective contributor, Spencer Williams. Kick off your shoes, enjoy the spring sun-shine, de-stress from exams, and enjoy this hour of chill vibes, and good tunes!

Part two of a ~sexy~ two-part series: This week we zoom in to get a closer look at the topic of sexuality and disability! Mollie and Spencer interview Trish St. John, founder of Sensual Solutions; an organization that provides intimacy services and education for people with physical disabilities in Vancouver. Katie follows up with some coverage of an artistic performance called 'Sins Invalid' and...

Part one of a ~sexy~ two-part series: This week, the whole team is here to talk about sexuality and disability! We want to challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions and share what the real deal is. Get an inside look with a personal testimony of one listener's experience, hear more about the issue from our team, and reconsider what comes to mind when you think 'disability'. Does sexuality? It w...

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Accessibility Collective! We think tonight's episode will make you feel pretty lucky to live in Canada! Hear a speech from our new Minister of Justice, Jody Wilson-Raybould, as she speaks to her new role in Canadian Politics and about what the future looks like for the Justice System in Canada! The members of our collective give you the low-down on how these emergi...

This week's episode was all about getting from one place to another! Mollie interviews MLA Michelle Mungall about the changes happening to the Government's subsidized bus pass program, Katie talks about the intersectionality and equity of accessible transportation, and Deepi shares her perspective on the inaccessibility of BC Translink's Compass Card. Wheel, walk, hop, or dance your way over to th...

This week All Access Pass hosted an hour of CiTR's annual telethon! On the airwaves for a good cause, you can hear the members of the Accessibility Collective talk about why CiTR is such an amazing place with amazing people!

Did you grow up on a muddy soccer field? Or were you always driving to dance class on Saturday morning? Accessible arts and recreation is what this week's episode is all about! Tiffany Tjosvold stopped by to talk about the wonderful world of accessible dance. Katie talked with Spencer and reflected on his time as a Power Soccer player. And Caitlin joined us as our special guest and let us in on th...

This week's show featured a party tray of access snacks! A news headline on ASL accessible radio, a Throwback Thursday from 1992, and some non- wheelchair friendly stairs are all included in the selection! It's an accessibility themed episode with lot's to choose from so listen up and pick your favorite!

In recognition of Suicide Awareness Day and to celebrate hitting double digits, our 10th episode is devoted to the subject of mental health. Connor Hawkins joins us live to talk about the MIND initiative at UBC! The conversation continues with a discussion about mental health resources available on campus and in the community. Why is it important to destigmatize mental illness at universities and...

This week kicked off with an interview with CiTR alumni Chris Brandt, Executive Director of Music Heals, a Vancouver based charitable organization that funds music therapy services in BC and across Canada! We then caught up with music therapist Erin Koop in Winnipeg, to get a glimpse into what music therapy is all about! This episode highlights the power of music in people's lives and why it's so...

This week's show starts with a new voice on the airwaves! Spencer interviews our new collective member Deepi Leihl for her first live episode of All Access Pass. We follow up with our second Interview with UBC's chapter of Jack.org! Want to learn more about the members of our collective? Or hear about the movement to destigmatize mental health on campus? Episode 8 is where you should be!

Back for their first show of 2016, the Collective starts things off on the topic of accessibility inequity during natural disasters, inspired by BC's recent 4.3 magnitude earthquake. We then go next door to Alberta and share about a program for adults with autism, on the social skills of dating. We finish things off with a prelude for what All Access Pass has in store for the coming shows in 2016!...

Holiday Special with DJ Spencer Williams! Spencer takes the reins for this week's episode of All Access Pass. He plays a fantastic lineup of songs with some awesome personal stories mixed in!

This week's show falls on the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities! We talk about why this day is so important and how it relates to our radio collective. The rest of the hour is spent sharing recordings from a panel series hosted by Good Night Out Vancouver and Blueprint, focused on promoting accessible and safe spaces in the night life industry, along with some more great music!

On this week of All Access Pass, Mollie sits down with Dr. Pat Mirenda, UBC Professor and Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism, for an interview on the accessibility of post-secondary education for students with ASD. What is neurocognitive diversity? Why is it important to have a caring compassionate campus community? Listen to the episode to find out!

This week we interviewed Dr. Rashmeen Nirmal, Psychologist and UBC PhD graduate; discussing the accessibility of Post-Secondary Education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We moved on to autism in the music world, with an introduction to the very cool UK band, The AutistiX.

Join the Accessibility Collective for the second episode of their newly named show, All Access Pass! Starting it off with a follow-up on the topic of mental health initiatives on campus, we review THRIVE week at UBC and then share an interview with Miranda Massie about the Mental Health First Aid Project. We end the show on the topic of accessibility of music venues and hear some first hand storie...

Join the Access Collective at CiTR for our very first show! Featuring an introduction to our collective and an exploration of some mental health initiatives on campus- including an interview with Jack.org and the new trailer for "Speak Up" by UBC Med MIND.