Accessible Airwaves

CJSW 90.9 FM

This program is dedicated to the education and exploration of disabled life, giving voice to the life and experience of people with disabilities. We cover a wide array of issues and disabilities. We are people who discuss issues we are passionate about and topics we are interested in. We show how disability is in the mind of the beholder.

  • Accessible Airwaves - Episode December 2, 2025
    Episode 64: Disability Action Hall


    Today, Austin interviews Collen Huston, Mary Salvani, and Alex Jack from the Disability Action Hall. The Disability Action Hall is a group of adults with disabilities and allies in Calgary that meets to advocate for social justice issues, celebrate disability pride and culture, and create positive change.17221075.gif
    27 November 2025, 11:34 pm
  • Accessible Airwaves - Episode October 7, 2025
    Episode 63: Treat Accessibly


    On today's show, Austin and Morgan interview Rich Padulo the co-founder of Treat Accessibly. Which is a grassroots movement that promotes an inclusive and barrier-free Halloween experience that encourages homeowners to offer treats from their driveway or yard. The initiative aims to ensure all children regardless of mobility, sensory or intellectual disabilities can fully participate. There are Halloween Villages happening during the month of October in the cities of AB: Calgary, St. Albert, Edmonton. BC: Surrey, QC: Montreal, NS: Halifax, ON: Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa. Please visit https://www.treataccessibly.com/halloween-villages-2025 for more information.17181137.gif
    4 October 2025, 12:09 am
  • Accessible Airwaves - Episode September 2, 2025
    Episode 62: Diverse Moms Connect - Part 2


    Today Austin and Morgan continue their interview with Elizabeth Lecerf and Hillary Beierle the founders of Diverse Moms Connect - a local group offering support for moms and parents of neuro-diverse kids in the Airdrie and Calgary area. The group provides a safe space for parents to connect, share experiences and events.17134658.gif
    27 August 2025, 11:55 am
  • Accessible Airwaves - Episode August 5, 2025
    Episode 61: Diverse Moms Connect - Part 1


    Today Austin and Morgan interview Elizabeth Lecerf and Hillary Beierle the founders of Diverse Moms Connect - a local group offering support for moms and parents of neuro-diverse kids in the Airdrie and Calgary area. The group provides a safe space for parents to connect, share experiences and events.17111958.gif
    31 July 2025, 1:26 am
  • Accessible Airwaves - Episode July 1, 2025
    Episode 60: Milk Jar Candle Company (Part 2)


    Today Morgan and Austin continue their interview with Holly Singer, the founder of Milk Jar Candle Company which is a Calgary based business known for its nontoxic candles and products using an inclusive business model. This is Part 2/2.17067316.gif
    27 June 2025, 1:25 am
  • Accessible Airwaves - Episode June 3, 2025
    Episode 59: Milk Jar Candle Company


    Today Morgan and Austin interview Holly Singer, the founder of Milk Jar Candle Company which is a Calgary based business known for its nontoxic candles and products while an inclusive business model. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.17044520.gif
    29 May 2025, 11:10 pm
  • Accessible Airwaves - Episode May 6, 2025
    Episode 58: Open Discussion


    Morgan and Austin chat with their peer Alexandria Huddleston from DDRC (Developmental Disability Resource Centre of Calgary) about their experiences with disabilities and navigating things such as school, transportation and day to day life.17023321.gif
    21 May 2025, 2:04 am
  • Accessible Airwaves - Episode April 1, 2025
    Episode 57: Bumping Into Walls Collaboration


    Austin and Morgan chat with Anthony Hodgetts and Dave Serani from CJSW's show Bumping Into Walls. It is a monthly, conversation-style spoken word program about living with vision loss, the challenges, the successes, and the day to day walls we all bump into. They discuss how they all got involved with radio, their personal interests and experiences.16996559.gif
    27 March 2025, 1:15 am
  • Accessible Airwaves - Episode March 4, 2025
    Episode 56: CNIB SmartLife


    Austin interviews Kathleen Delay, director of SmartLife at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers programs and advocacy to folks who are blind or partially sighted to live independent and full lives. CNIB SmartLife is Canada's largest retailer, training, and program service provider for assistive products for people with sight loss.16976421.gif
    27 February 2025, 1:18 am
  • Accessible Airwaves - Podcast February 4, 2025
    Episode 55: Simon's Soapbox


    Today's episode has 3 interviews. First, Morgan interviews cohost Austin about Cool Choir. Then Austin and Morgan interview Simon Vanderloo and Caroline Short, the founders of Simon's Soapbox which is an artisanal soap company committed to making high quality bath and home products. Their mission is to demonstrate the value of people with and without developmental disabilities working together. They are based in New Westminster, BC. The last interview Carleigh interviews Morgan and Austin about their volunteer work at CJSW.16982334.gif
    31 January 2025, 2:14 am
  • Accessible Airwaves - Episode November 5, 2024
    Episode 54: Carrol's Caramels Corp.


    Austin and Morgan interview Murray Roddis, the founder of Carrols Caramels Corps, a home based caramel company in Red Deer who is using an inclusive business model. We may reference them as CC during the interview.

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    30 October 2024, 1:33 am
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