Accessibili-tea

Jalesa & Elizabeth
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Accessibili-tea is a podcast where students from Western University share the latest stories about students' experiences with accessibility and disability on campus. We will be exploring topics from lived experience to conducting disability research. Grab your cup, settle in, and get ready for some hot tea! For questions about the podcast, email thriveonline@uwo.ca.

Episodes

  1. 04/11/2022

    The Tea on Faith and Disability

    In this episode of Accessibili-tea, Jalesa and Elizabeth sit down with Katie to learn about invisible disabilities and the misconceptions held about individuals with invisible disabilities. In this episode, Katie shares how faith and disability intersect, and how faith has been important on her journey to accepting her disability.

    22 min

  2. 04/01/2022

    The Tea on the Student Accessibility Advisory Committee

    In this episode of Accessibili-tea, Jalesa and Elizabeth sit down with Havina to learn about her work with Western’s Student Accessibility Advisory Committee. In this episode, Havina shares why she  came to Western; what she plans to do as co-chair of SAAC; and how the pandemic has impacted the lives of students with disabilities.

    31 min

  3. 01/28/2022

    The Tea on Being a Graduate TA

    Jalesa and Elizabeth sit down with Danica Facca, who is a PhD student in the Department of Health Information Science, and the VP Academic for the Society of Graduate Students at Western. We discuss various topics surrounding TAship and accommodations including her experience as a TA asking for accommodations, how to support students with their own accommodations, and more!

    48 min

  4. 12/09/2021

    The Tea on Disability and Grad School

    Jalesa and Elizabeth sit down with Sohini Chatterjee, who is a 2nd-year doctoral student in Women and Gender Studies. Sohini talks about many different things, like life as an international student, her doctoral research, advocacy work, and more!

    46 min

  5. 11/26/2021

    The Tea on the USC Accessibility Coordinator

    In this episode of Accessibili-tea, Jalesa and Elizabeth sit down with Lauren Sanders to learn about her role as the USC Accessibility Coordinator at Western. In this episode, Lauren shares about accessibility as a human right; how she works with the committee to promote accessibility at Western; and how taking on an advocacy role from a young age led to her passion for accessibility.

    35 min

  6. 11/11/2021

    The Tea on Barriers to Accessibility

    Note: portions of this audio may cut out or be of lesser quality. In this episode of Accessibili-tea, Jalesa and Elizabeth sit down with Melanie Stone to learn about her doctoral work and her role as Accessibility Director with the city of London. In this episode, Melanie shares why she came to Western; strategies she uses to foster an inclusive classroom; and, how the pandemic has impacted the lives of students with disabilities.

    38 min

  7. 10/29/2021

    The Tea on Your Hosts

    In this episode of Accessibili-tea, Jalesa and Elizabeth spill some tea on your hosts. In this episode they talk about why they came to Western, misconceptions about living with a disability, and how the pandemic has impacted their graduate degree.

    21 min

  8. 06/24/2021

    The Tea on Disability Studies

    In this episode of Accessibili-tea, Ashton and Jalesa spill some tea with Rachel, a Disability Studies program graduate. In this episode, they talk about research that is happening in the disability studies program, some interesting courses, and more!

    32 min

  9. 06/10/2021

    The Tea on OT

    In this episode, we talk with occupational therapy student, Sarah, to learn about her experience as a disabled person in the healthcare field. Tune in to hear us talk about ableism in healthcare, some of Sarah's personal experiences, and more!

    28 min

  10. 05/27/2021

    The Tea on Project Echo

    This week, we sit down and spill some Tea with Adam and Denise from Project Echo. We talk about the research they are doing in the para-sport world and the importance of creating inclusive sports environments.

    53 min

  11. 05/13/2021

    The Tea on the USC Accessibility Survey

    In this episode, we sit down with Emily and Sophia to talk about the results of this year's USC Accessibility Survey. Emily and Sophia talk about the concerns students have raised in the online learning environment, mental health, attitudes towards accessibility and accommodation, accessibility in campus clubs, and much more!

    39 min

  12. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to Accessibili-tea!

    Welcome to the Accessibili-tea podcast! A podcast where students from Western University share the latest stories about students' experiences with accessibility and disability on campus. We will be exploring topics from lived experience to conducting disability research. Grab your cup, settle in, and get ready for some hot tea!

    1 min

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About

Accessibili-tea is a podcast where students from Western University share the latest stories about students' experiences with accessibility and disability on campus. We will be exploring topics from lived experience to conducting disability research. Grab your cup, settle in, and get ready for some hot tea! For questions about the podcast, email thriveonline@uwo.ca.

Information

  • Creator
    Jalesa & Elizabeth
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jalesa & Elizabeth
  • Show Website
    Accessibili-tea