Reach Higher is an aide recruitment and respite service in Calgary, AB that strives to assist families of children and youth with disabilities with locating the perfect aide and supports for their child. Inviting professionals to work in your home can be an intimidating experience and you want to be 100% sure the person you are choosing is going to be reliable, trustworthy, and experienced. Reach Higher Instagram Reach Higher Website My Life Without Limits is a podcast from Cerebral Palsy Albert...
Feb 01, 2023•56 min
Sean Towgood is the Creator, Writer, Co-Executive Producer and Star of You’re My Hero, coming out on March 24, 2023 on CBC Gem. Sean is also an actor whose credits include Doctor Barnardo's Children and The Last Green Hill for 4th Line Theatre. He played a leading role in 4th Line's premiere production of Wounded Soldiers and later toured Ontario with the play. He wrote and performed his short solo piece, My Life on the Short Bus, for the Soulo Festival in Toronto. In his spare time he has done ...
Jan 18, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Kiaira Fedorus is a disability advocate, who has spastic hemiplegia Cerebral Palsy. She’s currently enrolled at Norquest College, and turning 21 in a few months. In 2020 she started posting about her disability on Tiktok, and through the years has gained significant following across her social networks. Often her content is about how she struggles with societal norms, ableism and how CP affects her daily life. Her goal is to show people that disability doesn’t define ability. TikTok Instagram My...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Born and raised in Edmonton, Zachary has been a spokesperson on disability issues since he was young. He has consulted on a variety of building developments, including the Glenrose's Bill Black Auditorium, the Walterdale Theatre and Rogers Place. Zachary is humbled to be a voice for the voiceless and considers this to be one of the most significant honours of his life. Zachary is a strong advocate for social justice and often uses his platform to shine a light on important disability issues such...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Dr Alisha Rai, is a South African born family physician and co-founder of Hope for Cerebral Palsy and author of Mighty Mr. Aiden. Hope for Cerebral Palsy's mission is to enrich and support the lives of children affected with cerebral palsy and their families by proving access to private early intervention therapies so that they can achieve their full potential. They also aim to promote awareness and understanding of cerebral palsy and to increase inclusivity towards people living with disabiliti...
Nov 09, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Kello Inclusive is a talent agency exclusively representing disabled and visibly different talent; because the beauty of disabilities, diversities, and differences deserves to be represented fairly and fully. How it all began: A couple of years ago, after getting their disabled daughter Kelty involved in modelling, her parents, Katie and Austin, quickly discovered how unaccustomed the fashion & marketing world was to working with kids like Kelty and how rare it was to see fair, tasteful, and...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Ever wonder how a dog sees the world? Find out by reading the story of Shadow, and his owner and very own “superhero”, Charlotte. Their adventure takes them many places in one day as Shadow goes with Charlotte throughout their town to mail a letter, cross a busy street, water flowers at Nana’s house and return a library book. While at the library, Charlotte meets a curious boy named Nathan who wonders why he can’t bring his dog to the library. That’s when Shadow learns about his power and how he...
Oct 12, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Shift Accessibility Contractors Ltd. is a general contracting company specializing in accessible and universal construction for homes and businesses throughout Calgary. They work directly with occupational therapists, homeowners, architects, and businesses to modify environments, making them accessible and more inclusive for people of all abilities! Griffin is a white male with short brown hair. In this episode he is wearing a white t-shirt and has glasses on. Shift Website Shift Instagram My Li...
Sep 07, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 15
As dedicated health advocates, Swathi and Shurabi Anphalagan hope to use their passion for health, digital arts, and activism to bridge the gaps in our healthcare systems. What better way to blend these interests than writing, illustrating, designing, and publishing children’s books! Both Swathi and Shurabi have black hair nd wear glasses. Their hair is tied back in low ponytails. Shurabi is wearing a white shirt and Swathi a pink shirt. Twin Tales Website Twin Tales Instagram Twin Tales on Amaz...
Aug 24, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Alisha Dicks has a bachelor of arts in English and history from Memorial University and a bachelor of intermediate secondary education, and is enrolled in Memorial's bachelor of special education program. She is particularly focused on accessibility and inclusive education, and is currently working as an associate producer for CBC N.L. in St. John's. Alisha has light brown hair that is done up in a nice up do style and is wearing a colourful shirt with an abstract pattern. Read Alisha's Articles...
Aug 10, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 13
After breaking his neck in 2004 from a diving accident, Sean Crump now lives his life as a quadriplegic. At the time, Sean was faced with the choice of being angry and focusing on what he lost, or being grateful for what he still had. Choosing the latter, Sean has dedicated the better part of his professional career to bettering accessibility and inclusion in society. As the co-founder of Included by Design, Sean’s goal is to create communities where all people feel comfortable conducting daily ...
Jul 27, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah chat with Rebeca Gonzalez from Denver Colorado who is an up and coming social media influencer with Cerebral Palsy. She showcases her make up artistry on various social media platforms, plus her daily routine and sometimes even doing fashion videos.
Jul 14, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Meaghan is a neurodivergent, student-entrepreneur, coffee addict, mom of two looking to create a cultural change in the Edmonton community. She spends her time caring for her two children, Jake and Hannah, working on her business, doing homework, lifting weights, and watching trashy TV. Meaghan is excited to create change, opportunities, and inclusion for individuals with neurodivergence and other disabilities. Meaghan is a white female with chin length blond hair. She is wearing a yellow cardig...
Jul 13, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Imagine Institute for Learning invites professionals across sectors to imagine what is possible in a world where compassion meets action. They use evidence-informed practice and research to create immersive learning opportunities that will ignite the potential and inspire the hearts of participants who work to support human beings in different settings. Whether you are a social worker, educator, first responder, health practitioner, or community worker, their trainings provide the necessary cata...
Jun 29, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Debra Ashford Huff was born in London, Ontario, Canada. Shortly after college graduation, she moved to Alberta. She has remained in the Edmonton area for much of the time. Debra has had a fulfilling 40+ year career as a Child Development Specialist working in various early intervention programs. Debra values her experiences of supporting families who have children with delays and disabilities. Her interest in this field started as a young teenager who was especially interested in babysitting chi...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Marco Pasqua is an award-winning Entrepreneur, Accessibility Consultant and Inspirational Speaker with Cerebral Palsy. Throughout his life, Marco has been involved with a number of organizations as a spokesperson, helping to spread advocacy for persons with disabilities across Canada. As an Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant, he has worked with some of BC's biggest change-driven business leaders who are champions for more accessible, inclusive workplaces. It's through these experiences that ...
May 25, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Krystee Robinson, founder of Sparx Organization, would organize as a way to reduce stress, help her (and her family) find items easily and make spaces more functional. She’d redo her pantry on a Saturday so she knew exactly where everything was (and how much grocery shopping she had to tackle!). She was a working mom in the corporate world trying to create calm around her. After having her second child, she decided to follow her dream and start her own company doing what she absolutely loved bes...
May 11, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Paula Carozzo is an Inclusion Activist, Visionary, and Content Creator. At the age of 5, Paula was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after an anoxic episode from a surgery. On her journey with a cane, Paula shares her story on what it's like to live with a disability by amplifying the voices of her community. Paula is recognized as a spokesperson for adaptive fashion, lifestyle with a disability, wellness, accessibility, and inclusive rights. Paula is a female with long dark hair with some purple. S...
Apr 27, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Not every kind of cerebral palsy is the same. Listen as Carlos and our guest, Anthony Sicilia, chat about how different their experiences are and to hear Anthony talk about his book and what motivated him to write his story. He is a true CP Warrior! We had lots of laughs in this episode. Anthony is a male with very short hair, some facial hair and was wearing a blue shirt and red headphones. Find Anthony on Facebook. My Life Without Limits is a podcast from Cerebral Palsy Alberta. Music: Positiv...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Calling all parents of neurodivergent, medically complex, and special needs kiddos! This one is for you. And any parent really, as we know how hard it can be to keep our sh*t together. Shelly Jaques (aka Julia Strange) & Jessica Neilsen (aka JN Supermom) have come together to create a workbook called Parent’s Survival Guide - Keeping Your Sh*t Together to help organize the chaos through diagnosis and is designed for parents, family, and workers who are going through, have just gone through, ...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this special episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah chat about Women in History and why we all need to unite for women. Women's History Month, celebrated in March, is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Women and Gender Equality in Canada Nat Geo Kids Women's History Women With Disabilities Who Made History Black Canadian Women You Should Know 14 Indigenous Women To Know My Life Without Limits is a podc...
Mar 17, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this BONUS episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah chat about Pink Shirt Day and how it's important to stand up against bullying. Carlos looks back on his experience with bullying as a kids with disabilities. In 2007, Berwick Nova Scotia classmates David Shepherd and Travis Price bought and distributed 50 pink shirts after a student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. With that act of kindness, Pink Shirt Day was born. Click here to learn more. If you are being bu...
Feb 23, 2022•53 min
In this episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah chat with Adam Gryfe from evika. Adam's experience in working with those living with complex needs began in 2018 when he became the Director of Operations for the Assistive Technology Clinic (ATC) in Toronto. It was there that he was inspired to Co-Found evika with the mission to deliver free online educational content that helps people living with disabilities – and those who care for them – to live more independent and enjoyable lives....
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah chat with Rebeca Gonzalez from Denver Colorado who is an up and coming social media influencer with Cerebral Palsy. She showcases her make up artistry on various social media platforms, plus her daily routine and sometimes even doing fashion videos. Beca is wearing an orange shirt, has long black straight hair and is in a wheelchair. Beca on Instagram Beca on TikTok Beca on Facebook My Life Without Limits is a podcast from Cerebral Palsy...
Feb 04, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah reflect over their first year as podcasters and excitedly talk about what is to come in 2022. My Life Without Limits is a podcast from Cerebral Palsy Alberta. Music: Just Smile by LiQWYD Follow us on Instagram @mylifewithoutlimitspodcast To suggest a show topic or apply to be a guest: Click here to visit our website! lison@cpalberta.com for any questions!
Dec 21, 2021•58 min
In this episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah chat with Gavin Thomas a U of C student who is passionate about volunteering, cycling and raising awareness about cerebral palsy. He is hosting a fundraiser where he is attempting a virtual “Everesting.” This is when a cyclist rides the equivalent height of Mount Everest (29029ft of elevation gain; 8848m) in the form of hill repeats. Due to weather concerns, this will be done on the virtual cycling platform (Zwift), with the aim of compl...
Dec 14, 2021•54 min
In this episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah chat with Kim and Anthony about the Fable. Fable is an accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities. Fable moves organizations from worrying about compliance to building incredible and accessible user experiences. Fable enables accessibility managers, user researchers, designers, and developers to connect to people with disabilities remotely and on-demand. Fable also provides full-service accessibility audits, training, and...
Dec 02, 2021•52 min
In this episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah chat with Josh Li, long time Cerebral Palsy Alberta volunteer and member of the U of A student club Students For Life Without Limits. Get a glimpse into student life and what drives Josh to giveback so much. Students For Life Without Limits Instagram Students For Life Without Limits Facebook My Life Without Limits is a podcast from Cerebral Palsy Alberta. Music: Just Smile by LiQWYD Follow us on Instagram @mylifewithoutlimitspodcast To s...
Nov 16, 2021•45 min
In this episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah chat with Carola Tiltmann, Manager of the Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network and is one of the Community Managers at Foothills Academy. The LD & ADHD Network recently launched a new resource website that provides helpful information for children, teens, and adults with suspected or diagnosed Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD. It is also a guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals who support those with learning and a...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of My Life Without Limits, Carlos and Leah chat with Amy Wing, Sahana Parameswara & Lisa Jane de Gara about a new app called Gateway to Digital Inclusion. Gateway Association is honoured to celebrate the launch of their first one-of-a-kind digital service App in the world. Built with, and for the disabled community, the App is a space where one learns, teaches, and tries out new digital skills. Why Digital Literacy Matters: https://youtu.be/DJAsAxpXmOM Gateway to Digital Incl...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 14 min
