The Disability Diaries With Steven Vine

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steve talks to the listeners about his experience with depression. He shares intimate details of some of his experiences and what led up to his depression. He also shares some of his coping strategies and what worked for him to try and cope with some of the negative thoughts he had using positive strategies. Steve does not claim to be the expert in this topic but...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steve talks to Lelainia Lloyd who was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in 2012, after initially being misdiagnosed with MS in 2007. As Lelainia describes it, her immune system has gone rogue. This disability can lead to blindness and paralyses. In spite of her physical struggles, Lelainia is a passionate advocate who writes, did a podc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steve and Chris talk to Bonita Zarrillo, who was elected as the Member of Parliament for Port Moody-Coquitlam in 2021. She is currently the NDP Critic for Infrastructure and Communities; Disability Inclusion; and the Deputy Health Critic. They have an informative and thought-provoking discussion, including such topics as advocacy, accessibility, infrastructure, po...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steve has a conversation with Innocent Ali; one of Steve’s caregivers. Innocent tells the story of moving to Canada from Africa and how he came to be one of Steve’s caregivers. They also discuss caregiving tips and strategies for a disabled person and share personal stories about working together for the last year, as well as Innocent’s own personal journey and fu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steve talks to his family doctor, Dr. Gurdeep Manhas, also known as Dr. Rick. Dr. Rick and Steve talk a lot about Rick’s background, his medical practice, and many other philosophies Rick lives by and practices as he helps people who visit him at his 2 medical clinics in Coquitlam and New Westminster, BC. Steve and Dr. Rick have a very special relationship that go...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steve talks with his friend Robert Pascal. Robert has been a quadriplegic for over 36 years, due to a devastating car accident where Robert was a passenger. Robert gives an honest account of his transition to relearning most aspects of his daily activities. Robert Pascal is an example to anyone who is living a full-abled life that a sudden, severe disability can t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steve talks with Joseph Resendes, who has Cerebral Palsy. Joseph talks about some of the challenges he faced with CP as a younger person. But Joe has not let his disability stop him from travelling, working with kids as an Educational Assistant, playing soccer and his involvement with the Paralympics. He shares his story with enthusiasm, humor and positivity. Joe...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode, Steve talks about his journey from an able-bodied individual to a person with multiple disabilities. Steve shares some intimate aspects of his life and how it changed for him from a sudden devastating medical condition. His story may not be for the faint of heart, but it’s Steve’s story. This episode is the beginning of more stories about individuals involved...