
Outspoken disability rights advocate David Lepofsky and AMI’s Jacob Shymanski welcome guests to discuss the latest in disability rights … and wrongs.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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Disability rights advocacy is often not something you will do on your own. You frequently work with others. Naturally, differences in opinion happen. That’s why learning to successfully navigate coalitions and build common ground are crucial for anyo... more
There is a critical lack of accessible housing in Canada. 1 in 5 Canadians have a disability and our population is aging. This problem isn’t going away; it’s going to get worse. With so much recent talk of country building projects, especially around... more
There is a critical lack of accessible housing in Canada. 1 in 5 Canadians have a disability and our population is aging. This problem isn’t going away; it’s going to get worse. With so much recent talk of country building projects, especially around... more
In 1981, the then Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre-elliot Trudeau was dead set on repatriating the constitution of Canada. At the time, our constitution was effectively under the control of the British parliament. Repatriating it meant that Canada wo... more
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Lepofsky is a force of nature - beautiful, powerful and can’t be tamed. So much to live through and learn from David and his guests. Jacob does such a fine job in tandem with Lepofsky. A delight!
A veritable hero of human rights, the Dude provides levity, compassion, and pragmatism around manifesting, by hook or by crook, positive change in his highly informative Lepodcast.
I’m a retired person with damaged eyesight who is now serving my third and final term on my municipal accessibility advisory committee. The Lepodsky podcast is inspirational, insightful, and an excellent learning experience. I have recommended it to the other Committee members.
I came upon the first episode by chance and subscribed to it immediately on ACasti. I hope it is reaching as many people as possible through Disability organizations, interviews on news media and AMI, and possibly ther... more
The message can’t be emphasized enough: a civilized society designs to include everyone AND has a realistic understanding that disability is actually our default condition so including everyone means universal accessibility design. Lepofsky heroicly delivers this message with powerful and heart rending examples that support his argument.
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A hard-edged policy-advocacy program focused on disability rights, accessibility, and systemic reform. Episodes frequently feature veteran advocates, lawyers, caregivers, and coalition leaders who share practical strategies for advancing legislation, changing building codes, and improving public services from housing to transportation. Guests bring firsthand experiences with cross-organization collaboration, media engagement, and government relations, often pairing personal narratives with actionable steps for listeners who want to influence policy or drive change in their communities. The show stands out for long-form, issue-driven conversations that blend memoir, legal context, and campaign tactics, making it a likely go-to for practition... more
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