Struggling at school when you have a disability can impact your grades, stress levels, and overall experience. Knowing what types of accommodations are available and having the confidence to ask for what you need will set you up for academic su...

In this month's episode, we talk about the challenges of managing work-life balance and disability and share ways to manage energy and stay rejuvenated.Robbie McDonald is an accessibility consultant, has a background in journalism, comm...

In honour of International Pride Month, I'm in talks with Jag Nagra this month, a local queer Punjabi visual artist who creates social impact through her work. We share our personal experiences and discuss the similarities between queerness and...

Today I am in talks with Trish Kelly, Managing Director of Untapped Accessibility. In this episode, we discuss the importance of amplifying the voices of professionals with lived experience of disability, how to create organizational change wit...

Today I'm in talks with Navi Hara, branch manager of the Delta and Queensborough locations of Coast Capital Savings. In this episode we discuss:Common scams;How fraudsters can access our personal information;How to protect ourselves...

As career development professionals, we are always interested in finding innovative resources to support our participants. Our very own vocational consultant, Tracy Hallam, has developed a new tool comprised of resources, activities, and nugget...

In this episode, we're in talks with Supinder Banwait, career facilitator with CCRW, Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work, on the topic of inclusive employment. We share our experiences on how we help individuals with diverse abilities o...

In this episode I'm in talks with the THRIVE team, Emma Gauvin, Mike Taculad, and Tracy Hallam,  and we're unpacking the topic of adaptability. We share our personal experiences of adapting to new circumstances, the importance of being ada...

In this episode, we are in talks with Queensborough and Delta Branch Manager of Coast Capital Savings, Navi Hara, about the importance of financial literacy.Inspired to put member’s financial wellbeing at the center, Navi Hara leads Del...

In this episode, we speak with former paralympian and founder of Blind Beginnings, Shawn Marsolais, about her journey and passion for changing the perceptions of what it means to be blind. >> Blind Beginnings’ founder and Dir...

Happy New Year from Team THRIVE! Each one of us interprets ‘success’ differently based on our upbringing, influences, or what we see through media. In this episode, we unpack the topic of success and share what it looks like for ea...

As employers are transitioning from remote work to a hybrid model, we must keep workplace accessibility at the forefront of our minds. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of hybrid work from an accessibility and inclusion lens.

In this episode, our panel unpacks the topic of maintaining mental health from a diverse ability perspective. We go deep, share personal stories, insights and share how we practice self care. 

Obtaining a government job can be overwhelming and challenging for anyone, and when you live with a diverse ability, it can be even more so. In this episode, Jenny Reid, Talent Marketing and Outreach Advisor with the BC Pension Corporation, dis...

In this episode, we talk about the challenges and misperceptions that people with diverse abilities face, how negative attitudes can impact their healing journey, and we can all do to create a more inclusive world for all.  

In this episode, we introduce the THRIVE program through the BC Centre for Ability  and our vision for the program and this podcast.