Explore every episode of the podcast VAD Society's Podcast
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| The Voice - Red Plaid Developments with Adam A | 27 mai 2025 | 00:13:24 | |
In this month’s episode, Teresa sits down with Adam Arsenault, founder of Red Plaid Developments, to discuss how accessible housing is transforming lives across Alberta. Adam shares the personal story behind the name “Red Plaid,” the mission of his company to build beautiful, barrier-free homes, and how thoughtful design can preserve both dignity and independence for people with mobility challenges. Listeners will learn the difference between accessible and barrier-free design, the importance of level-entry homes, and how Red Plaid’s work is helping people age in place or recover from life-changing injuries—all while creating inclusive, welcoming spaces. Tune in for inspiring stories, practical insights, and a look at what it truly means to break down barriers to dignified living. | |||
| The Voice - Elections Canada with Jessica B | 26 mars 2025 | 00:10:47 | |
Learn about the accessible tools that Elections Canada offers the community. Elections Canada is the independent, nonpartisan agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums. Their mission is ensuring that Canadians can exercise a democratic right to vote and be a candidate | |||
| The Voice - Jean Bota with ACCPA | 11 févr. 2025 | 00:23:20 | |
Join Teresa and Jean as they discuss the ACCPA - Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association. Learn about their resources, what they do, and upcoming events. | |||
| The Voice - Public Interest Alberta with Brad LaFortune | 21 janv. 2025 | 00:18:58 | |
Join Brad as he answers questions about PIA and how they work with the community. | |||
| 2024 IDPD Community Resource Fair hosted by VAD | 09 déc. 2024 | 00:16:12 | |
Join VAD as we learn about the exhibitors at the 2024 IDPD Community Resource Fair hosted by VAD on November 30th, 2024. Celebrated on December 3rd around the world, Idpd mobilizes support for critical issues relating to the inclusions of persons with disabilities, Promotes awareness raising about disability issues, And draws attention to the benefits of inclusive and accessible society for all. Voice of Albertans with disabilities focuses on full participation, equity and accessibility for everyone.
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| The Voice - Community Advocate Don Slater | 29 oct. 2024 | 00:38:39 | |
Join VAD as we speak with community advocate Don Slater. We discuss happenings in the community, the disability sector and how Don relates to the individuals that require assistance. | |||
| The Voice - Alberta Employment First Network | 01 oct. 2024 | 00:20:00 | |
Please join VAD as we talk with AEFN about their programs and October's DEAM events. | |||
| The Voice - Voice of Albertans with Disabilities Staff Chat | 30 août 2024 | 00:18:44 | |
Join the staff at VAD as we chat about the organization, challenges and services provided. | |||
| The Voice - AiLA with Leanne and Kyle | 02 juil. 2024 | 00:30:20 | |
Join VAD as we speak with Autism Independent Living Association (AiLA) and learn about their association. We speak with Leanne and Kyle about their experiences and the work that AiLA does in the community. | |||
| The Voice - ReYu with Bean Gill | 22 mai 2024 | 00:17:37 | |
VAD talks with Bean from ReYu about their services and upcoming events. Listen and learn about this great resource in the community. | |||
| The Voice - PLAN Edmonton with Lee, Judy and Julia | 29 avr. 2024 | 00:27:08 | |
Join VAD as we speak with a client, a facilitator and a family member of PLAN Edmonton. We hear about how PLAN assists individuals in the community and what the members feel is great about PLAN Edmonton. | |||
| The Voice - Public Interest Alberta with Brad L | 11 mars 2024 | 00:18:11 | |
Join VAD Society as we learn about the projects and resources that Public Interest Alberta offers the disability community. With some great information about the services that are offered and provided by PIA and hear from Brad LaFortune about the great organization they have become. | |||
| The Voice - Spinal Cord Injury Alberta with Rob MacIsaac | 22 févr. 2024 | 00:22:15 | |
Join VAD as we speak with Rob from Spinal Cord Injury about what they offer the community and how they collaborate with AHS for spinal cord resources. | |||
| The Voice - Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association with Jean Bota | 31 janv. 2024 | 00:18:54 | |
Join VAD as we learn about the projects and resources available through the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association with Jean Bota. Big changes are happening at their agency and we want you to know about them. | |||
| The Voice - Candora with Rebecca Steinhubl | 05 déc. 2023 | 00:15:06 | |
Join VAD as we speak to Rebecca S from Candora about the programs and resources available to the Community in North Edmonton. | |||
| The Voice - Peerspective Consulting & Facilitation | 23 nov. 2023 | 00:16:44 | |
Join VAD as we learn about Peer Support from Christina Henderson from Peerspective Consulting & Facilitation Enterprises. Out of Calgary, this a business works with all ages to promote healthy peer support options. | |||
| The Voice - REDI Enterprises with Dalton and Robin | 31 oct. 2023 | 00:27:21 | |
Join VAD as we speak to REDI Enterprises about the great work and resources they offer the southern part of Alberta. | |||
| The Voice - Gateway Association with Betty and Jasmine | 20 sept. 2023 | 00:17:13 | |
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. | |||
| The Voice - Edmonton Epilepsy Association with Valeria P | 29 août 2023 | 00:27:00 | |
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. | |||
| The Voice - SAIPA with Mark & Leah | 17 juil. 2023 | 00:18:21 | |
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 . | |||
| The Voice - Brandy Gassner - RDSPs with ATB | 29 juin 2023 | 00:21:43 | |
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. | |||
| The Voice - Inclusion Alberta with Trish Bowman | 16 mai 2023 | 00:22:00 | |
Join VAD as we learn about Inclusion Alberta and the great resources that this organization offers the disability community across Alberta. | |||
| The Voice - Alberta Crime Prevention Podcast | 13 avr. 2023 | 00:28:36 | |
Joing VAD as we speak with Albert Crime Preventions' Jean Botta about their organization and what they do in the community. | |||
| The Voice - Public Interest Alberta | 09 mars 2023 | 00:14:38 | |
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. | |||
| The Voice - Positive Shift with Wesdyne Otto | 15 févr. 2023 | 00:34:04 | |
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. | |||
| The Voice - Self Advocacy Federation | 27 janv. 2023 | 00:16:04 | |
Join VAD as we talk with representatives from SAF as we learn about their organisation and how they help the community. | |||
| The Voice - Goodwill Industries of Alberta with Heather Hicks | 06 déc. 2022 | 00:17:04 | |
Join VAD as we speak to Goodwill Industries of Alberta, Mission Impact with Heather Hicks. Learn about their programs and services in Alberta. | |||
| The Voice - WJS Canada Podcast | 31 oct. 2022 | 00:15:57 | |
Join VAD as we talk with our membership about local resources available to VAD members and in the community. | |||
| The Voice - Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Edmonton Branch | 09 sept. 2022 | 00:17:53 | |
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. | |||
| The Voice - Norquest College | 12 août 2022 | 00:25:42 | |
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. | |||
| The Voice - Inclusion Lethbridge with Dave Lawson | 27 juil. 2022 | 00:20:24 | |
Join VAD as we talk with the Executive Director of Inclusion Alberta to find out about their services and resources. | |||
| The Voice - Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services - AASAS.ca | 06 juin 2022 | 00:31:13 | |
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. | |||
| The Voice - Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (SCI) | 18 mai 2022 | 00:17:12 | |
Join VAD as we learn about our member organizations. | |||
| The Voice - PLAN Edmonton | 04 mai 2022 | 00:21:26 | |
Join VAD is learning about our membership with our first podcast in our membership series. | |||
| The Voice - Rural Mental Health Project with Katrina Breau | 24 févr. 2022 | 00:40:36 | |
Join us as Katrina talks about the supports needed to live with positive mental health and specifically the Rural Mental Health Project in Alberta. | |||
| The Voice - Epilepsy with Katrina Breau | 26 nov. 2021 | 00:45:37 | |
Join VAD as we talk with Katrina Breau about her life with Eplilepsy. | |||
| The Voice - Disability and Community with Ian Young | 08 oct. 2021 | 00:18:10 | |
Voice of Albertans with Disabilities talks candid with Ian Young about the disability community and his opinions about how this can be better. | |||
| The Voice - Housing with Michelle B and Roxanne U | 07 sept. 2021 | 00:19:11 | |
Michelle Bissell and Roxanne Ulanicki talk housing and the importance of accessible and affordable housing. In light of this, City Council dedicated funding to the "development and profession of housing innovation in Edmonton." The Affordable Housing Solutions Lab stems directly from this recommendation and is intended to support the goal of the EPE to end poverty in our city within a generation. | |||
| The Voice - Accessibility with Sam Mason | 26 août 2021 | 00:19:28 | |
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. | |||