Access in Progress

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Canada says it will be barrier-free by 2040. Access in Progress checks the work. Hosts Marco Pasqua and Bean Gill take the Accessible Canada Act off the shelf and into real life, one barrier and one fix at a time.

Episodes

  1. 4h ago

    What Does it Mean to Create More Accessible Content in the Entertainment Industry?

    How can the entertainment industry move beyond traditional accessibility features and make inclusion part of the creative process? Amy Amantea, a legally blind performer, actor, and access strategist, joins to explore how disabled artists can shape productions, influence artistic decisions, and help create more accessible experiences for everyone. About the Series Canada has promised to be barrier-free by 2040. Access in Progress checks the work.The show takes the Accessible Canada Act off the shelf and puts it next to real life, looking at the barriers Canadians with disabilities face today and what removing them actually takes. A set of recurring segments keeps the format moving: quick accessibility facts in Did You Know?, listener-judged scenarios in Accessibility Pass or Fail?, comedy in Isn't It Funny?, unscripted personal stories in Spill the Beans, international comparisons in There's an Act for That, absurd legislation in Dumb Laws and Accessibility, and the history behind Canadian disability rights in How We Got Here.Marco Pasqua hosts alongside Bean Gill. Marco is an accessibility consultant and speaker who has spent over a decade advocating for inclusive design, working with municipalities and business leaders across Canada on accessibility and inclusive employment strategy. Bean Gill is a keynote speaker and disability advocate known for her talk Disrupt the Discomfort of Disability and her Fall. Feel. Rise. Repeat. framework, and for her time on CBC's PUSH. Together they bring policy, lived experience, and a sense of humor to a topic that usually gets neither.Hard hats optional. Let's get to work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 4d ago

    How Accessible Is Banking for Canadians With Disabilities?

    Disability, money, and financial accessibility intersect in ways that can shape independence, opportunity, and long-term security. This conversation explores the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), disability supports, the Disability Tax Credit, accessible banking, and the financial barriers Canadians with disabilities can face. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 5d ago

    How Can Comedy Change The Way We See Disability?

    Disability, accessibility, and comedy can challenge assumptions in unexpected ways. Courtney Gilmour joins Bean Gill and Marco Pasqua to explore how humour and laughter can break down attitudes toward disability, change perceptions, and make accessibility feel like a natural part of everyday life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 6d ago

    Why Does Disability Representation in Politics Matter?

    Disability representation in politics matters because decisions about accessibility affect every part of life. Jeff Overmars joins Access in Progress to explore why people with disabilities need a stronger voice in political leadership, what barriers keep people from running for office, and how Canada can build a more inclusive democracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Oct 13

    What Does It Take to Create an Accessible Workplace?

    What does it take to create a truly inclusive workplace for people with disabilities? Yat Li joins Marco Pasqua and Bean Gill to examine the barriers that continue to affect disability employment and the practical steps employers can take to create a stronger culture of belonging. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Oct 9

    How Can We Reduce Advocacy Burnout?

    Accessibility advocacy takes time, expertise, and emotional energy. Karin Pasqua shares her experiences working with municipalities and organizations under the Accessible Canada Act and Accessible B.C. Act, including what meaningful community engagement can look like and where current processes still create fatigue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Oct 8

    What Does Accessible Travel Actually Look Like?

    What does accessible travel actually look like? Marco Pasqua, Bean Gill, and John Loeppky share firsthand experiences and practical strategies for navigating accessible air travel, while connecting those experiences to Canada's goal of becoming barrier-free by 2040. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Oct 7

    Do You Know Your Disability Rights?

    Disabled people’s rights are human rights, but knowing those rights and being able to access them in practice can be very different things. Rob MacIsaac, a social worker at Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, shares practical insight into disability rights, workplace accommodation, self-advocacy, accessible employment, and the importance of empowering people with disabilities to understand and assert their rights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  9. Oct 6

    The Accessible Canada Act: What you need to know for 2040

    Welcome to Access in Progress, where we examine our path toward a barrier-free Canada by 2040. Join us as we break down the latest updates. Hosted by Marco Pasqua and Bean Gill, this show connects high-level policy to your daily life. We analyze the Accessible Canada Act to understand how legislation impacts real-world environments and accessibility standards across the country. Our goal is to make complex regulations easier to navigate for everyone involved in creating more inclusive spaces. Whether you are an advocate, a business owner, or simply interested in the future of disability rights, these conversations provide the context you need. We look at the practical applications of these laws and what they mean for our communities moving forward. Subscribe for weekly updates on our journey toward a more accessible future, and let us know in the comments what accessibility topics you want us to cover next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  10. Sep 22

    Access in Progress - Launching October 6!

    Access in Progress launches on October 6! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Canada says it will be barrier-free by 2040. Access in Progress checks the work. Hosts Marco Pasqua and Bean Gill take the Accessible Canada Act off the shelf and into real life, one barrier and one fix at a time.

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  • Creator
    Accessible Media Inc.
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Accessible Media Inc.
  • Show Website
    Access in Progress