A podcast from the ILS team at BRIDGES about the world of disability.
This podcast is a space to have discussions about hard questions that we normally don’t touch upon on a regular basis. Most, topics will relate to the work the ILS team does at BRIDGES, the world of disability and the people that we come in contact with, but in general it will focus on daily life themes that affect us all and that we might not get to discuss on a regular basis.
Episode 4: Seen But Not Heard
In this episode, Peter, Kimberly, and guest speaker, Kat touch on biases and discrepancies that people with disabilities face in the medical system. These include physical and financial barriers, and stigmas like low expectations and ageism.
Episode 4: This Is Us
The first episode in a new series for The Bridge AiE called “Navigating Systems for Families.” This series is about being a parent, family member, or caretaker of someone with a disability, the challenges they face and the resources available to them.
In this episode Mari, Liz, and Wladimir discuss their experiences as parents of children with disabilities.
Episode 3: "Don't Touch My Chair" Part 2
During this episode, Kimberly along with Peter, continue the discussion from Episode 2 about daily interactions with others when you have a disability and adds some new points and personal stores to this theme.
Episode 2: "Don't Touch My Chair" Part 1
During this episode, Kimberly, one of the staff members at BRIDGES, discusses with Kaitlyn and Peter some of the nuisances of daily interaction with others when you have a disability and some of the biases and assumptions that often come into play when people approach someone with a disability.
Episode 1: Introduction
This episode is an introduction to the work the ILS team does at BRIDGES, and sets the stage for what types of themes and discussion you can expect from our podcast.
