VAD Society's Podcast

Join  VAD as we talk with Betty and Jasmine about the programs that the Gateway Association offers the community.  Learn about family resources and employment resources that they offer.   Support the show

Join VAD as we learn about the Edmonton Epilepsy Association.  An organizational member of VAD, EEA offers some great community resources and Valeria P, the Executive Director speaks to the programs and services the offer. Support the show

Join me as we talk with Mark and Leah about SAIPA and learn about their workshops, events and resources that are available to the community and how they work with  individuals with disabilities . Support the show

Join VAD as we talk to Brandy about RDSPs and how they help individuals with a disability save for retirement.  Learn about the ins and outs of what you need to start an RDSP and how to get a hold of Brandy directly. Support the show

Join VAD as we learn about Inclusion Alberta and the great resources that this organization offers the disability community across Alberta.   Support the show

Joing VAD as we speak with Albert Crime Preventions' Jean Botta about their organization and what they do in the community. Support the show

Thanks for joining us today. In today's podcast, I'll be talking to Brad Lafortune, Executive Director of Public Interest Alberta. Public Interest Alberta is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, provincial wide organization focused on education and advocacy and public interest issues, and a member of VAD.  Listen in for a great conversation with Brad! Support the show

Join VAD as we learn about Positive Shift and their resources and programs that they offer.  Positive Shift's training programs, coaching, peer support, resources, and demonstrations help you make a positive shift in how you think about disabilities.  They offer Accessibility Training and Disability Coaching. Support the show

Join VAD as we talk with representatives from SAF as we learn about their organisation and how they help the community. Support the show

Join VAD as we speak to Goodwill Industries of Alberta, Mission Impact with Heather Hicks.  Learn about their programs and services in Alberta. Support the show

Join VAD as we talk with our membership about local resources available to VAD members and in the community. In this podcast, we speak with Donna Phillips from WJS Canada about their services and programs. Support the show

Join VAD as we talk with Cindy Gordon, Program and Executive Director for CHHA- Edmonton Branch.  We learn about the programs and resources that are offered to the community and how to access them. Support the show

Join VAD as Teresa talks with Gillian Luff-Schieman and William Hamilton from Norquest College.  We discuss programs and accommodations as well as some interesting facts about the college. Support the show

Join VAD as we talk with the Executive Director of Inclusion Alberta to find out about their services and resources. Support the show

Join VAD as we learn about our members in this membership series.  Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS) is our guest this month and we are very pleased to provide information about their services to our membership. Support the show

Join VAD as we learn about our member organizations.  In today's podcast we speak with Shaun Dyer from SCI and learn about the programs and resources they offer the community.  Together we HOLD the Power! Support the show

Join VAD is learning about our membership with our first podcast in our membership series. PLAN Edmonton , is an organizational member of Voice of Albertans with Disabilities.  Learn about this 'best kept secret' and how the organization works to eliminate social isolation in the disability community. Support the show

Join us as Katrina talks about the supports needed to live with positive mental health and specifically the Rural Mental Health Project in Alberta. Support the show

Join VAD as we talk with Katrina Breau about her life with Eplilepsy. Support the show

Voice of Albertans with Disabilities  talks candid with Ian Young about the disability community and his opinions about how this can be better. Support the show

Michelle Bissell and Roxanne Ulanicki talk housing and the importance of accessible and affordable housing. ONE SOLUTION TO ENDING POVERTY IN EDMONTON In 2016, End Poverty Edmonton (EPE) recommended the creation of "a community based learning project to look at housing and zoning innovation in Edmonton." In light of this, City Council dedicated funding to the "development and profes...

Join VAD as we talk accessibility with Sam Mason.  Sam gives us her insight and shares knowledge about why businesses should be involved in accessibility and inclusion. Support the show