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Encouraging Abilities Podcast

Encouraging Abilities Podcast

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 A podcast devoted to the developmental disability community is brought to you by the Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA). DDA has been an advocate and supporter of this vulnerable part of society since 1952. We operate over 50 group homes, child development centres, and drop-in programs in Vancouver and Richmond, British Columbia. Today, we support over 1,800 people with developmental disabilities and their families each year.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Economics Management Management & Leadership Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Max Brault - Helping Shape the Future of Accessibility

    Max Brault - Helping Shape the Future of Accessibility
    Feb 10 2026

    Max Brault was instrumental in helping create the Accessibility Canada Act. While he admits we might not hit the lofty goal of a completely accessible Canada by 2040, the future for people with disabilities remains bright. We caught up with him to talk about his book, "The Race to the Starting Line."
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Disability Employment - A Resource that Needs Protecting

    Disability Employment - A Resource that Needs Protecting
    Sep 2 2025

    The federal government wants to cut 15% in spending for certain programs and services. Advocates are concerned about people with disabilities losing their jobs before anyone else. We chat with Rabia Khedr, National Director of Disability Without Poverty, about disability employment and the new Canada Disability Benefit.
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    30 mins
  • I Only See in Black and White - A Book by Keara Farnan

    I Only See in Black and White - A Book by Keara Farnan
    Jul 8 2025

    Navigating this often troubled world can be difficult. As an Autistic person who sees things differently, it can be an obstacle course when it comes to even the simple things like making friends. To build herself up and understand her place in the world is the author and person with autism, Keara Farnan.
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    26 mins
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