Episode 31 - The Sixth Sense

In this episode, we explain the "accessibility Spidey-sense" that often accompanies life as a disability advocate or ally and how we can more effectively share the work of learning together in the classroom.

Join Mihai and Talina Papazian as they discuss allyship, advocacy, and the variety of hats disabled and non-disabled people wear in pursuit of a more accessible community. They break down the "sixth sense" for inaccessible environments that advocates often develop, discuss different lenses and their impact on an ally's daily life, and offer suggestions for lightening the load of accessibility learning in the classroom through effective resource integration.

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Creators and Guests

Host

Mihai Covaser

Public speaker, fundraiser, and advocate for the Canadian disability community through various initiatives and across media. Aspiring lawyer and editor, producer, and host of Help Teach.

Guest

Talina Papazian

Talina Papazian is a young Canadian author and advocate whose children’s book "You Taught Me" has become a nationwide campaign empowering young readers to champion inclusion and accessibility. Now available in English, French, and Mandarin, her initiative has been recognized by CTV, Radio Canada, the Toronto Star, and the Rick Hansen Foundation.

What is Help Teach?

Join us in this community audio project as we explore the perspective of youths with disabilities, educators, and members of the general public on the Canadian public education system.

Cover art by: Stephanie McCann
Transcripts: https://helpteach.transistor.fm/