Cirlcles Of Support
On this episode you'll learn about a support concept, for families with special needs, called Circles Of Support. Evelyn Lusthaus has a support circle for her daughter Hanna, who has Downs Syndrome. Mark chats with them…
Inspirations News Podcast
Behind every headline about the special needs community, there are real people navigating daily life with resilience and creativity. The Inspirations News Podcast, from the team at Inspirations Newspaper, moves beyond the newsprint to bring those voices directly to you. Each episode is built on the foundation of Quebec's only newspaper dedicated to this community, offering a deeper, more personal audio experience. Instead of broad generalizations, you'll hear specific, uplifting success stories that highlight genuine achievement and connection. The conversations also provide timely, practical advice that addresses real-world situations, drawn from discussions with experts across fields like education, healthcare, and advocacy. This podcast serves as a thoughtful companion for families, caregivers, and anyone interested in the intersections of society, culture, and family life. It’s a space where insight meets inspiration, focusing on actionable information and shared experiences. By listening, you join a conversation that prioritizes understanding and support, reflecting the full spectrum of life within the special needs community. New episodes arrive regularly, offering consistent perspective and a sense of connection.
Episodes
Wagar Adult Education Center's Art & Soul!
On this episode, we shine light on the Art & Soul program at Wagar Adult Education Center. The class focuses on teaching social skills through art. The class has also become very passionate about the topic of residential…
The C.A.R.E. Center Fundraiser
The C.A.R.E. Center in Cote-Saint-Luc is fundraising and looking to connect with former students. On this episode, you'll hear why CARE, a non profit recreational and educational center for adults over the age of 21 with…
Discover the Child Life department at the Shriners Hospital!
An integral part of the Shriners Hospital, the Child Life department aims to help kids (and parents!) normalize their hospital experience by reducing stress and cope during medical procedures. Listen as Mark Bergman chat…
Galileo SIS students chat about their digital storytelling projects
Check out this incredibly inspiring conversation with teachers and students of Galileo Adult Education Center, about their I Belong Project, and how this digital storytelling journey led them to the Hands On Media Film F…
Highlighting social enterprises in Montreal - Part 2
Our 2 part series on Montreal social enterprises continues, with an in depth chat about the importance of social enterprise in our society and what it takes to launch. Joining Mark Bergman are founder and director of Zer…
Highlighting social enterprises in Montreal - Part 1
In celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month in Montreal, GenMTL's Pay it Forward for Purim initiative, along with DeLaMie Bakery saw 200 Purim Baskets go out to people in the Montreal co…
Our chat with author and artist, Casey Remrov Vormer!
Casey Remrov Vormer, is an award-winning artist, autism advocate and new author of "The Autism Spectrum: How To Talk, How To Listen, And Why You Shouldn't Call It High-Functioning". Listen, as Mark Bergman chats with Cas…
How the Friendship Revolution came to be.
Take a listen behind the scenes, about what inspired the Friendship Revolution. The film follows the year long journey of sixty teens and young adults, with and without disabilities, co-creating innovative projects to br…
Living with autism, during the COVID-19 pandemic
The last few months have been a challenge for us all. But how did the sudden break in routine, affect those living with autism? Listen, as Mark Bergman chats with Kelly Bron Johnson, founder and consultant at Completely…
