Help Teach Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/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/ © 2026 Mihai Covaser c91b1c12-339d-5a24-8df3-4c89354fd1df no Mihai Covaser en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:13 -0700 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:01:25 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/Wf20RihX8ry82KIjpzMPEeWYKFvhND9UC_QlYci1Luc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMwOTA4LzE2NTQy/MjgyMjktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Help Teach episodic Mihai Covaser 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/ 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. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement Mihai Covaser No No Episode 39 - Addressing the Weasel in the Room 4 4 7 7 Episode 39 - Addressing the Weasel in the Room full f433925c-3f27-4ab2-abed-90390abd2650 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s4/7 In this episode, we discuss ADHD in the modern day, in adulthood and, most importantly, in the classroom.

Join Mihai and young entrepreneur Ammaar Khan as they explore the most recent developments in understanding ADHD, especially among adults and women of all ages. Together, they tackle persistent misconceptions about the condition, highlight the vital importance of diagnosis and access to information for better health outcomes, and leave teachers with some questions to encourage self-reflection and help build community in the classroom.

The ADHD Weasel
Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada

Help Teach Discord

]]> In this episode, we discuss ADHD in the modern day, in adulthood and, most importantly, in the classroom.

Join Mihai and young entrepreneur Ammaar Khan as they explore the most recent developments in understanding ADHD, especially among adults and women of all ages. Together, they tackle persistent misconceptions about the condition, highlight the vital importance of diagnosis and access to information for better health outcomes, and leave teachers with some questions to encourage self-reflection and help build community in the classroom.

The ADHD Weasel
Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada

Help Teach Discord

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1777 In this episode, we discuss ADHD in the modern day, in adulthood and, most importantly, in the classroom.

Join Mihai and young entrepreneur Ammaar Khan as they explore the most recent developments in understanding ADHD, especially among adults and women of all ages. Together, they tackle persistent misconceptions about the condition, highlight the vital importance of diagnosis and access to information for better health outcomes, and leave teachers with some questions to encourage self-reflection and help build community in the classroom.

The ADHD Weasel
Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada

Help Teach Discord

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Ammaar Khan Episode 38 - Policy and Pedagogy 4 4 6 6 Episode 38 - Policy and Pedagogy full a9dedd20-dc15-4a56-9302-5a35f44f6828 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s4/6 In this episode, we discuss disability in post-secondary and professional education, the impact of policy on access and the power of professors to make a difference in their students' lives.

Join Mihai and his new colleague, Toufic Chehab, as they break down the impact of provincial and federal policy on accessibility in Canadian post-secondary institutions. They share stories of their experiences across different provinces, highlighting the crucial privilege of a second chance and how professors can use their power, coupled with strong awareness, to help their students succeed.

Accessible Canada Act, (S.C. 2019, c. 10)
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Help Teach Discord

]]> In this episode, we discuss disability in post-secondary and professional education, the impact of policy on access and the power of professors to make a difference in their students' lives.

Join Mihai and his new colleague, Toufic Chehab, as they break down the impact of provincial and federal policy on accessibility in Canadian post-secondary institutions. They share stories of their experiences across different provinces, highlighting the crucial privilege of a second chance and how professors can use their power, coupled with strong awareness, to help their students succeed.

Accessible Canada Act, (S.C. 2019, c. 10)
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Help Teach Discord

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:12:04 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1962 In this episode, we discuss disability in post-secondary and professional education, the impact of policy on access and the power of professors to make a difference in their students' lives.

Join Mihai and his new colleague, Toufic Chehab, as they break down the impact of provincial and federal policy on accessibility in Canadian post-secondary institutions. They share stories of their experiences across different provinces, highlighting the crucial privilege of a second chance and how professors can use their power, coupled with strong awareness, to help their students succeed.

Accessible Canada Act, (S.C. 2019, c. 10)
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Help Teach Discord

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 37 - Catching up with Payton 4 4 5 5 Episode 37 - Catching up with Payton full 35c839de-d964-43c0-80d5-1a703f37c9b6 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s4/5 In this episode, we discuss transitioning from high school to post-secondary studies as a disabled student and three tips for making the most of the experience.

Join Mihai and Help Teach's first-ever guest, Payton Given, as they catch up on life and discuss transitioning from high school to post-secondary as a disabled student. They celebrate Payton's budding para-athletics career, connect over the impact of their role models on their lives and share some advice for teachers to help their students with disabilities aim high in academia.

Athletics Nova Scotia Awards - Athletics East Track and Field Club
More about Payton

Accessibility at Post-Secondary blog series by the RHF YLC

Casey Perrin MSVU Valedictorian Speech 2019
Rick Hansen MSVU Convocation Speech 2019

Interabled by Hannah and Shane Burcaw (Squirmy and Grubs on YouTube)

Help Teach Discord

]]> In this episode, we discuss transitioning from high school to post-secondary studies as a disabled student and three tips for making the most of the experience.

Join Mihai and Help Teach's first-ever guest, Payton Given, as they catch up on life and discuss transitioning from high school to post-secondary as a disabled student. They celebrate Payton's budding para-athletics career, connect over the impact of their role models on their lives and share some advice for teachers to help their students with disabilities aim high in academia.

Athletics Nova Scotia Awards - Athletics East Track and Field Club
More about Payton

Accessibility at Post-Secondary blog series by the RHF YLC

Casey Perrin MSVU Valedictorian Speech 2019
Rick Hansen MSVU Convocation Speech 2019

Interabled by Hannah and Shane Burcaw (Squirmy and Grubs on YouTube)

Help Teach Discord

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 2075 In this episode, we discuss transitioning from high school to post-secondary studies as a disabled student and three tips for making the most of the experience.

Join Mihai and Help Teach's first-ever guest, Payton Given, as they catch up on life and discuss transitioning from high school to post-secondary as a disabled student. They celebrate Payton's budding para-athletics career, connect over the impact of their role models on their lives and share some advice for teachers to help their students with disabilities aim high in academia.

Athletics Nova Scotia Awards - Athletics East Track and Field Club
More about Payton

Accessibility at Post-Secondary blog series by the RHF YLC

Casey Perrin MSVU Valedictorian Speech 2019
Rick Hansen MSVU Convocation Speech 2019

Interabled by Hannah and Shane Burcaw (Squirmy and Grubs on YouTube)

Help Teach Discord

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 36 - Next Steps 4 4 4 4 Episode 36 - Next Steps full a94d18c8-fcf0-46be-a29a-41b9730d59bf https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s4/4 Join me as I offer some life updates on where I've been and where I'm headed in 2025. In this episode, I lay out some plans for the future of Help Teach, chat about my experience so far in law school, and share my Top 5 favourite moments of 2025.

Toronto Pearson International Airport earns RHF Gold Certification
More about RHFAC Gold
About Master Smith, Difference Maker

Help Teach Episode 30

]]> Join me as I offer some life updates on where I've been and where I'm headed in 2025. In this episode, I lay out some plans for the future of Help Teach, chat about my experience so far in law school, and share my Top 5 favourite moments of 2025.

Toronto Pearson International Airport earns RHF Gold Certification
More about RHFAC Gold
About Master Smith, Difference Maker

Help Teach Episode 30

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:37:13 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1942 Join me as I offer some life updates on where I've been and where I'm headed in 2025. In this episode, I lay out some plans for the future of Help Teach, chat about my experience so far in law school, and share my Top 5 favourite moments of 2025.

Toronto Pearson International Airport earns RHF Gold Certification
More about RHFAC Gold
About Master Smith, Difference Maker

Help Teach Episode 30

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 35 - Bonus 4 4 3 3 Episode 35 - Bonus bonus db0b2002-93dd-42d1-bb24-d39f5aece32d https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s4/bonus3 Bonus content for Episode 35 with Gillian Nycum about neuropluralism in the classroom and her work, Authentic Front by Gillian Nycum (soon to be Fields of Potential).

]]> Bonus content for Episode 35 with Gillian Nycum about neuropluralism in the classroom and her work, Authentic Front by Gillian Nycum (soon to be Fields of Potential).

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 850 Bonus content for Episode 35 with Gillian Nycum about neuropluralism in the classroom and her work, Authentic Front by Gillian Nycum (soon to be Fields of Potential).

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Gillian Nycum Episode 35 - Taking C.A.I.R. - Neuropluralism for the Classroom 4 4 3 3 Episode 35 - Taking C.A.I.R. - Neuropluralism for the Classroom full ec6af177-886f-41ff-8f6f-0612a2caddd4 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s4/3 In this episode, we take a new approach to the challenge of neurodiversity in the classroom and offer a simple solution for teachers to make their students feel welcome: the C.A.I.R. framework.

Join Mihai and Gillian Nycum as they discuss the concept of "neuropluralism"; not just inviting neurodiverse people to our table, but being curious about what goes on at theirs. They distill the challenges of balancing a classroom of diverse neurotypes into a simple acronym - the C.A.I.R. framework - designed to help maximize students' potential as learners and teachers' potential as leaders.

Authentic Front by Gillian Nycum (soon to be Fields of Potential)
Episode 30 with Andrew Gadd
Leanne Simpson - Land as pedagogy; Nda-nwendaaganag (All My Relations) (primers on the Indigenous approach to reasoning and the Four Faculties: heart, mind, body and spirit)

Help Teach Discord

]]> In this episode, we take a new approach to the challenge of neurodiversity in the classroom and offer a simple solution for teachers to make their students feel welcome: the C.A.I.R. framework.

Join Mihai and Gillian Nycum as they discuss the concept of "neuropluralism"; not just inviting neurodiverse people to our table, but being curious about what goes on at theirs. They distill the challenges of balancing a classroom of diverse neurotypes into a simple acronym - the C.A.I.R. framework - designed to help maximize students' potential as learners and teachers' potential as leaders.

Authentic Front by Gillian Nycum (soon to be Fields of Potential)
Episode 30 with Andrew Gadd
Leanne Simpson - Land as pedagogy; Nda-nwendaaganag (All My Relations) (primers on the Indigenous approach to reasoning and the Four Faculties: heart, mind, body and spirit)

Help Teach Discord

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1816 In this episode, we take a new approach to the challenge of neurodiversity in the classroom and offer a simple solution for teachers to make their students feel welcome: the C.A.I.R. framework.

Join Mihai and Gillian Nycum as they discuss the concept of "neuropluralism"; not just inviting neurodiverse people to our table, but being curious about what goes on at theirs. They distill the challenges of balancing a classroom of diverse neurotypes into a simple acronym - the C.A.I.R. framework - designed to help maximize students' potential as learners and teachers' potential as leaders.

Authentic Front by Gillian Nycum (soon to be Fields of Potential)
Episode 30 with Andrew Gadd
Leanne Simpson - Land as pedagogy; Nda-nwendaaganag (All My Relations) (primers on the Indigenous approach to reasoning and the Four Faculties: heart, mind, body and spirit)

Help Teach Discord

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Gillian Nycum Episode 34 - It's Just Good Business - Part 2 4 4 2 2 Episode 34 - It's Just Good Business - Part 2 full 4da1c8b8-0587-4535-8892-23aaf5d38854 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s4/2 In this episode, we delve into the sometimes conflicted world of entrepreneurship and accessibility, especially for those living with a visual impairment.

Join Mihai and Aidan Gibbons as they explore the challenge of finding the right balance between being an advocate and "fitting in" in the world of entrepreneurship, business, and project management. They also talk about visual impairment in the classroom, visually impaired athletics, and the qualities of a successful entrepreneur in Part Two of this two-part conversation.

Inspired 2 Uplift Society
Get in touch with Aidan: aidan@inspired2uplift.com

Help Teach Discord

Correction: Aidan is Help Teach's second visually impaired guest. For more on life with a visual impairment in Canada, especially with a late-onset condition, please check out Episode 12 - Late to the Party featuring James Kwinecki!

]]> In this episode, we delve into the sometimes conflicted world of entrepreneurship and accessibility, especially for those living with a visual impairment.

Join Mihai and Aidan Gibbons as they explore the challenge of finding the right balance between being an advocate and "fitting in" in the world of entrepreneurship, business, and project management. They also talk about visual impairment in the classroom, visually impaired athletics, and the qualities of a successful entrepreneur in Part Two of this two-part conversation.

Inspired 2 Uplift Society
Get in touch with Aidan: aidan@inspired2uplift.com

Help Teach Discord

Correction: Aidan is Help Teach's second visually impaired guest. For more on life with a visual impairment in Canada, especially with a late-onset condition, please check out Episode 12 - Late to the Party featuring James Kwinecki!

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:55:13 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1550 In this episode, we delve into the sometimes conflicted world of entrepreneurship and accessibility, especially for those living with a visual impairment.

Join Mihai and Aidan Gibbons as they explore the challenge of finding the right balance between being an advocate and "fitting in" in the world of entrepreneurship, business, and project management. They also talk about visual impairment in the classroom, visually impaired athletics, and the qualities of a successful entrepreneur in Part Two of this two-part conversation.

Inspired 2 Uplift Society
Get in touch with Aidan: aidan@inspired2uplift.com

Help Teach Discord

Correction: Aidan is Help Teach's second visually impaired guest. For more on life with a visual impairment in Canada, especially with a late-onset condition, please check out Episode 12 - Late to the Party featuring James Kwinecki!

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Aidan Gibbons Episode 33 - It's Just Good Business - Part 1 4 4 1 1 Episode 33 - It's Just Good Business - Part 1 full dd0834bb-e8d0-454f-939d-1472c9ad73cd https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s4/1 In this episode, we delve into the sometimes conflicted world of entrepreneurship and accessibility with Help Teach's second visually impaired guest.

Join Mihai and Aidan Gibbons as they explore the challenge of finding the right balance between being an advocate and "fitting in" in the world of entrepreneurship, business, and project management. They also talk about visual impairment in the classroom, inspiring figures, and searching for one's potential while uplifting others in Part One of this two-part conversation.

Inspired 2 Uplift Society
Get in touch with Aidan: aidan@inspired2uplift.com

Help Teach Discord

]]> In this episode, we delve into the sometimes conflicted world of entrepreneurship and accessibility with Help Teach's second visually impaired guest.

Join Mihai and Aidan Gibbons as they explore the challenge of finding the right balance between being an advocate and "fitting in" in the world of entrepreneurship, business, and project management. They also talk about visual impairment in the classroom, inspiring figures, and searching for one's potential while uplifting others in Part One of this two-part conversation.

Inspired 2 Uplift Society
Get in touch with Aidan: aidan@inspired2uplift.com

Help Teach Discord

]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1333 In this episode, we delve into the sometimes conflicted world of entrepreneurship and accessibility with Help Teach's second visually impaired guest.

Join Mihai and Aidan Gibbons as they explore the challenge of finding the right balance between being an advocate and "fitting in" in the world of entrepreneurship, business, and project management. They also talk about visual impairment in the classroom, inspiring figures, and searching for one's potential while uplifting others in Part One of this two-part conversation.

Inspired 2 Uplift Society
Get in touch with Aidan: aidan@inspired2uplift.com

Help Teach Discord

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Aidan Gibbons Episode 32 - Season 3 Recap 3 3 6 6 Episode 32 - Season 3 Recap full 76f59888-42e9-49ba-86cf-5a4880273da8 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s3/6 Join Mihai Covaser as he recaps and summarizes the most important lessons from Season 3 of Help Teach, with a focus on the vital importance of attitudes and mentality. Thank you for another amazing year of engagement, from all around the world! We can't wait to bring you more inspiring stories and helpful lessons with a new sound from a new team of volunteers.

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

Help Teach Discord community
Get in touch at helpteachpodcast@gmail.com.

]]> Join Mihai Covaser as he recaps and summarizes the most important lessons from Season 3 of Help Teach, with a focus on the vital importance of attitudes and mentality. Thank you for another amazing year of engagement, from all around the world! We can't wait to bring you more inspiring stories and helpful lessons with a new sound from a new team of volunteers.

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

Help Teach Discord community
Get in touch at helpteachpodcast@gmail.com.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:01:53 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1397 Join Mihai Covaser as he recaps and summarizes the most important lessons from Season 3 of Help Teach, with a focus on the vital importance of attitudes and mentality. Thank you for another amazing year of engagement, from all around the world! We can't wait to bring you more inspiring stories and helpful lessons with a new sound from a new team of volunteers.

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

Help Teach Discord community
Get in touch at helpteachpodcast@gmail.com.

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 31 - The Sixth Sense 3 3 5 5 Episode 31 - The Sixth Sense full 6c1e5f92-f13c-4123-b885-fb526b13bef3 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s3/5 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.

"You Taught Me" Instagram
"You Taught Me" on Amazon
RHF Youth Leadership Committee Application and Information

]]> 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.

"You Taught Me" Instagram
"You Taught Me" on Amazon
RHF Youth Leadership Committee Application and Information

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1953 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.

"You Taught Me" Instagram
"You Taught Me" on Amazon
RHF Youth Leadership Committee Application and Information

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Talina Papazian Episode 30 - Our Own Worst Enemy 3 3 4 4 Episode 30 - Our Own Worst Enemy full 19864ad0-1a37-44e8-b5f5-d172545d9c90 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s3/4 In this special milestone episode, Help Teach goes international as we explore the power of our own attitudes in shaping our disability experience.

Join Mihai and Andrew Gadd as they discuss the foundational role of educators in shaping the personal perceptions and attitudes that young people with disabilities carry into their adult lives. We often talk about the obstacles created by others' judgment, but our own beliefs - shaped by our families, role models, and peers - can seriously inhibit us, as well. Tune in to learn more about growing up without a safety net and how we can become our own best friends, instead of our worst enemies.

Andrew Gadd's TikTok

]]> In this special milestone episode, Help Teach goes international as we explore the power of our own attitudes in shaping our disability experience.

Join Mihai and Andrew Gadd as they discuss the foundational role of educators in shaping the personal perceptions and attitudes that young people with disabilities carry into their adult lives. We often talk about the obstacles created by others' judgment, but our own beliefs - shaped by our families, role models, and peers - can seriously inhibit us, as well. Tune in to learn more about growing up without a safety net and how we can become our own best friends, instead of our worst enemies.

Andrew Gadd's TikTok

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1759 In this special milestone episode, Help Teach goes international as we explore the power of our own attitudes in shaping our disability experience.

Join Mihai and Andrew Gadd as they discuss the foundational role of educators in shaping the personal perceptions and attitudes that young people with disabilities carry into their adult lives. We often talk about the obstacles created by others' judgment, but our own beliefs - shaped by our families, role models, and peers - can seriously inhibit us, as well. Tune in to learn more about growing up without a safety net and how we can become our own best friends, instead of our worst enemies.

Andrew Gadd's TikTok

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Andrew Gadd Episode 29 - Designed for Whom? 3 3 3 3 Episode 29 - Designed for Whom? full 49f9ad96-d1b2-486d-b934-3e23e69ba8c0 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s3/3 In this long-awaited return episode, we take a deep dive into user experience design, digital platforms, and accessibility in the modern age.

Join Mihai and Valérie Chabot as they discuss the important role user experience design experts play in creating intuitive and accessible websites and apps for everyone to enjoy. Together, they bridge the gap between the digital world and the classroom to highlight the impact that "agility" can have on educators looking for the best ways to accommodate their students with diverse needs. Thank you for your patience and continued support of Help Teach!

]]> In this long-awaited return episode, we take a deep dive into user experience design, digital platforms, and accessibility in the modern age.

Join Mihai and Valérie Chabot as they discuss the important role user experience design experts play in creating intuitive and accessible websites and apps for everyone to enjoy. Together, they bridge the gap between the digital world and the classroom to highlight the impact that "agility" can have on educators looking for the best ways to accommodate their students with diverse needs. Thank you for your patience and continued support of Help Teach!

]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 13:47:35 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1969 In this long-awaited return episode, we take a deep dive into user experience design, digital platforms, and accessibility in the modern age.

Join Mihai and Valérie Chabot as they discuss the important role user experience design experts play in creating intuitive and accessible websites and apps for everyone to enjoy. Together, they bridge the gap between the digital world and the classroom to highlight the impact that "agility" can have on educators looking for the best ways to accommodate their students with diverse needs. Thank you for your patience and continued support of Help Teach!

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Valérie Chabot Episode 28 - Excellence Through the Arts 3 3 2 2 Episode 28 - Excellence Through the Arts full a6c9f21a-7660-4d02-9ff0-53ec4d244554 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s3/2 In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to highlight the vital role that an arts-infused education can play in a young student's life. Discover how we can all foster inclusion and excellence through the arts together heart-warming episode. Happy holidays!

Join Mihai and John McMahon as they reminisce on old times and tell inspiring stories of students whose lives were forever changed after being enabled to take an active role in their early education through the arts. This discussion on creative and critical thinking, building relationships, and striving to see the best in one another is sure to leave you gladdened, at the least, and hopefully even inspired to act. Enjoy this longer, uncut episode and have a safe and joyous holiday season!

ArtStarts Program
Brent Kobayashi | Meowza Games
Mikayla Sager
Excellence Through the Arts
George Pringle Elementary arts video compilation

]]> In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to highlight the vital role that an arts-infused education can play in a young student's life. Discover how we can all foster inclusion and excellence through the arts together heart-warming episode. Happy holidays!

Join Mihai and John McMahon as they reminisce on old times and tell inspiring stories of students whose lives were forever changed after being enabled to take an active role in their early education through the arts. This discussion on creative and critical thinking, building relationships, and striving to see the best in one another is sure to leave you gladdened, at the least, and hopefully even inspired to act. Enjoy this longer, uncut episode and have a safe and joyous holiday season!

ArtStarts Program
Brent Kobayashi | Meowza Games
Mikayla Sager
Excellence Through the Arts
George Pringle Elementary arts video compilation

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 2225 In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to highlight the vital role that an arts-infused education can play in a young student's life. Discover how we can all foster inclusion and excellence through the arts together heart-warming episode. Happy holidays!

Join Mihai and John McMahon as they reminisce on old times and tell inspiring stories of students whose lives were forever changed after being enabled to take an active role in their early education through the arts. This discussion on creative and critical thinking, building relationships, and striving to see the best in one another is sure to leave you gladdened, at the least, and hopefully even inspired to act. Enjoy this longer, uncut episode and have a safe and joyous holiday season!

ArtStarts Program
Brent Kobayashi | Meowza Games
Mikayla Sager
Excellence Through the Arts
George Pringle Elementary arts video compilation

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 27 - Beyond the Swing 3 3 1 1 Episode 27 - Beyond the Swing full 5772c37d-87c8-4536-89f4-a87d57418c7a https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s3/1 In this episode, we dissect the nuts and bolts of inclusive playgrounds, from funding to construction, and discuss the importance of both free play and universal design for young people of all abilities.

Join Mihai and Melissa as they explain how crucial inclusive (not "accessible"!) playground equipment can be for young learners. They offer recommendations for teachers on how to help advocate for, fund, and construct these structures so that as many students as possible can have the experience of free play, irrespective of their abilities. Please visit the links below for more information on accessible play and the Rick Hansen Foundation's Accessibility Certification program:

Playworld: Commercial Playground Equipment Manufacturer
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program
RHFAC Professional Training
BC Government Capital Programs
BC Playground Grant Listings by Habitat Systems
Playground Grants and Funding in Canada

]]> In this episode, we dissect the nuts and bolts of inclusive playgrounds, from funding to construction, and discuss the importance of both free play and universal design for young people of all abilities.

Join Mihai and Melissa as they explain how crucial inclusive (not "accessible"!) playground equipment can be for young learners. They offer recommendations for teachers on how to help advocate for, fund, and construct these structures so that as many students as possible can have the experience of free play, irrespective of their abilities. Please visit the links below for more information on accessible play and the Rick Hansen Foundation's Accessibility Certification program:

Playworld: Commercial Playground Equipment Manufacturer
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program
RHFAC Professional Training
BC Government Capital Programs
BC Playground Grant Listings by Habitat Systems
Playground Grants and Funding in Canada

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1698 In this episode, we dissect the nuts and bolts of inclusive playgrounds, from funding to construction, and discuss the importance of both free play and universal design for young people of all abilities.

Join Mihai and Melissa as they explain how crucial inclusive (not "accessible"!) playground equipment can be for young learners. They offer recommendations for teachers on how to help advocate for, fund, and construct these structures so that as many students as possible can have the experience of free play, irrespective of their abilities. Please visit the links below for more information on accessible play and the Rick Hansen Foundation's Accessibility Certification program:

Playworld: Commercial Playground Equipment Manufacturer
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program
RHFAC Professional Training
BC Government Capital Programs
BC Playground Grant Listings by Habitat Systems
Playground Grants and Funding in Canada

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Melissa Grassmick Episode 26 - Dream Wings - Inspiring Confidence 2 2 14 14 Episode 26 - Dream Wings - Inspiring Confidence full 64e94b3e-f7fc-44b1-9e56-7dca3fb53499 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/14 In this episode, we explore a program designed to make dreams come true for young people with disabilities in Nova Scotia and talk about why new experiences are crucial for developing self-confidence in the classroom and beyond. Thank you Dimitri and Darren for your amazing work!

Join Mihai and Payton as they bring you the story of Payton's experience with Dream Wings, a program that gives Nova Scotian youths with disabilities the gift of flight. They dive into how life-changing it can be to have access to exciting (and sometimes challenging) new opportunities as a disabled youth and, finally, what teachers can learn about the indispensable role of self-confidence and self-advocacy in the classroom.

Dream Wings Facebook page
Dream Wings story article (CBC.ca)

]]> In this episode, we explore a program designed to make dreams come true for young people with disabilities in Nova Scotia and talk about why new experiences are crucial for developing self-confidence in the classroom and beyond. Thank you Dimitri and Darren for your amazing work!

Join Mihai and Payton as they bring you the story of Payton's experience with Dream Wings, a program that gives Nova Scotian youths with disabilities the gift of flight. They dive into how life-changing it can be to have access to exciting (and sometimes challenging) new opportunities as a disabled youth and, finally, what teachers can learn about the indispensable role of self-confidence and self-advocacy in the classroom.

Dream Wings Facebook page
Dream Wings story article (CBC.ca)

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1552 In this episode, we explore a program designed to make dreams come true for young people with disabilities in Nova Scotia and talk about why new experiences are crucial for developing self-confidence in the classroom and beyond. Thank you Dimitri and Darren for your amazing work!

Join Mihai and Payton as they bring you the story of Payton's experience with Dream Wings, a program that gives Nova Scotian youths with disabilities the gift of flight. They dive into how life-changing it can be to have access to exciting (and sometimes challenging) new opportunities as a disabled youth and, finally, what teachers can learn about the indispensable role of self-confidence and self-advocacy in the classroom.

Dream Wings Facebook page
Dream Wings story article (CBC.ca)

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 25 - The International X-Factor 2 2 13 13 Episode 25 - The International X-Factor full b058a340-d419-497c-9eb0-f1592b3df047 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/13 In this episode, we answer the question, "What lessons can Canada learn from around the world to improve its accessibility landscape?" We explore the idea that our attitudes may do more heavy lifting than we think in making our environments more accessible.

Join Mihai and Maggie as they compare notes about their experiences with accessibility abroad. On their conversational voyage, they pass by mobile, visual, and auditory obstacles typically found in countries older than Canada as well as the benefit of space before arriving at the topic of the international X-factor: attitudes. While Canada may be a global leader in accessible environments, it may have more to learn about how treating others (and oneself) the right way can make all the difference in the experience of a disabled person.

]]> In this episode, we answer the question, "What lessons can Canada learn from around the world to improve its accessibility landscape?" We explore the idea that our attitudes may do more heavy lifting than we think in making our environments more accessible.

Join Mihai and Maggie as they compare notes about their experiences with accessibility abroad. On their conversational voyage, they pass by mobile, visual, and auditory obstacles typically found in countries older than Canada as well as the benefit of space before arriving at the topic of the international X-factor: attitudes. While Canada may be a global leader in accessible environments, it may have more to learn about how treating others (and oneself) the right way can make all the difference in the experience of a disabled person.

]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1736 In this episode, we answer the question, "What lessons can Canada learn from around the world to improve its accessibility landscape?" We explore the idea that our attitudes may do more heavy lifting than we think in making our environments more accessible.

Join Mihai and Maggie as they compare notes about their experiences with accessibility abroad. On their conversational voyage, they pass by mobile, visual, and auditory obstacles typically found in countries older than Canada as well as the benefit of space before arriving at the topic of the international X-factor: attitudes. While Canada may be a global leader in accessible environments, it may have more to learn about how treating others (and oneself) the right way can make all the difference in the experience of a disabled person.

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Maggie Manning Episode 24 - Making Time 2 2 12 12 Episode 24 - Making Time full 7ba71f5d-3889-438d-93be-5ac495c4d009 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/12 In this episode, we respond to our previous conversation on the proper role of support staff in the school system and ask a Certified Educational Assistant (CEA) about her views and experiences.

Join Mihai and Delrene Stade as they discuss the difficulties of working as a CEA/EA in various school districts, including a lack of administrative engagement and proper training for new support staff. They then turn the conversation to how the school system and training regime might be improved, to the benefit of staff, teachers, and (most of all) students. 

]]> In this episode, we respond to our previous conversation on the proper role of support staff in the school system and ask a Certified Educational Assistant (CEA) about her views and experiences.

Join Mihai and Delrene Stade as they discuss the difficulties of working as a CEA/EA in various school districts, including a lack of administrative engagement and proper training for new support staff. They then turn the conversation to how the school system and training regime might be improved, to the benefit of staff, teachers, and (most of all) students. 

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1949 In this episode, we respond to our previous conversation on the proper role of support staff in the school system and ask a Certified Educational Assistant (CEA) about her views and experiences.

Join Mihai and Delrene Stade as they discuss the difficulties of working as a CEA/EA in various school districts, including a lack of administrative engagement and proper training for new support staff. They then turn the conversation to how the school system and training regime might be improved, to the benefit of staff, teachers, and (most of all) students. 

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 23 - CP from Sea to Sea 2 2 11 11 Episode 23 - CP from Sea to Sea full 32992ca6-75ca-4cac-a710-bb9f2213e59a https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/11 In this episode, we trace the multi-faceted experience of life with cerebral palsy through the stages of education and into the professional world and workforce.

Join Mihai, Marco Pasqua, Payton Given, and Lucy Diaz as they discuss the experience of life with cerebral palsy (CP) in Canada as it relates to education and work. They trace the outline of the life of a CP advocate through elementary school, high school, post-secondary and into the labour force, with special attention to the value of good relationships and constructive attitudes. Happy Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month!

Rick Hansen Foundation Schools Program - Resource Library
Hirefortalent.ca
Accessibleemployers.ca
Canadian Disability Benefits

]]> In this episode, we trace the multi-faceted experience of life with cerebral palsy through the stages of education and into the professional world and workforce.

Join Mihai, Marco Pasqua, Payton Given, and Lucy Diaz as they discuss the experience of life with cerebral palsy (CP) in Canada as it relates to education and work. They trace the outline of the life of a CP advocate through elementary school, high school, post-secondary and into the labour force, with special attention to the value of good relationships and constructive attitudes. Happy Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month!

Rick Hansen Foundation Schools Program - Resource Library
Hirefortalent.ca
Accessibleemployers.ca
Canadian Disability Benefits

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 3546 In this episode, we trace the multi-faceted experience of life with cerebral palsy through the stages of education and into the professional world and workforce.

Join Mihai, Marco Pasqua, Payton Given, and Lucy Diaz as they discuss the experience of life with cerebral palsy (CP) in Canada as it relates to education and work. They trace the outline of the life of a CP advocate through elementary school, high school, post-secondary and into the labour force, with special attention to the value of good relationships and constructive attitudes. Happy Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month!

Rick Hansen Foundation Schools Program - Resource Library
Hirefortalent.ca
Accessibleemployers.ca
Canadian Disability Benefits

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 22 - Short on Time 2 2 10 10 Episode 22 - Short on Time full a70e396a-b4f2-4aa5-ac4a-77a5f5b4c398 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/10 In this episode, we discuss the role of Educational Assistants and the value of accounting for some extra time in the classroom to support a variety of students and their needs.

Join Mihai and Jordan Lowe as they discuss the formative role of Educational Assistants (EAs) in the Canadian public school system and their personal experiences with educational support. They touch on patience, compassion, collaboration, and the idea of leaving extra time in the day to ensure that students don't feel pressed or rushed in the classroom.

Jordan Lowe ElevaTours Canada

]]> In this episode, we discuss the role of Educational Assistants and the value of accounting for some extra time in the classroom to support a variety of students and their needs.

Join Mihai and Jordan Lowe as they discuss the formative role of Educational Assistants (EAs) in the Canadian public school system and their personal experiences with educational support. They touch on patience, compassion, collaboration, and the idea of leaving extra time in the day to ensure that students don't feel pressed or rushed in the classroom.

Jordan Lowe ElevaTours Canada

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1616 In this episode, we discuss the role of Educational Assistants and the value of accounting for some extra time in the classroom to support a variety of students and their needs.

Join Mihai and Jordan Lowe as they discuss the formative role of Educational Assistants (EAs) in the Canadian public school system and their personal experiences with educational support. They touch on patience, compassion, collaboration, and the idea of leaving extra time in the day to ensure that students don't feel pressed or rushed in the classroom.

Jordan Lowe ElevaTours Canada

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 21 - Holiday Special: 2023 Recap 2 2 9 9 Episode 21 - Holiday Special: 2023 Recap full e49e1519-c868-48d0-9f07-3e150fa77a6d https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/9 Join Mihai Covaser on a trip back through 2023 to learn a bit more about the "why?" behind the show and reflect on the past, present, and future of Help Teach.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

]]> Join Mihai Covaser on a trip back through 2023 to learn a bit more about the "why?" behind the show and reflect on the past, present, and future of Help Teach.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:48:42 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1608 Join Mihai Covaser on a trip back through 2023 to learn a bit more about the "why?" behind the show and reflect on the past, present, and future of Help Teach.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 20 - Hand in Hand 2 2 8 8 Episode 20 - Hand in Hand full 3d64a49d-8e65-46b4-a200-7a3c5774d54a https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/8 In this episode, we discuss the concept of collaborative inclusion and how the classroom benefits from open doors to conversation between students, teachers, and parents. 

Join Mihai and Kyla Bresch as they discuss the concept of collaborative inclusion, drawing on personal stories of well-adapted classrooms and the benefits of collaboration to achieve accessible ends. Together, they highlight the importance of building bridges and opening doors to students, parents, and other school staff members to integrate diverse viewpoints and meet students where they are in their education journey.

]]> In this episode, we discuss the concept of collaborative inclusion and how the classroom benefits from open doors to conversation between students, teachers, and parents. 

Join Mihai and Kyla Bresch as they discuss the concept of collaborative inclusion, drawing on personal stories of well-adapted classrooms and the benefits of collaboration to achieve accessible ends. Together, they highlight the importance of building bridges and opening doors to students, parents, and other school staff members to integrate diverse viewpoints and meet students where they are in their education journey.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1702 In this episode, we discuss the concept of collaborative inclusion and how the classroom benefits from open doors to conversation between students, teachers, and parents. 

Join Mihai and Kyla Bresch as they discuss the concept of collaborative inclusion, drawing on personal stories of well-adapted classrooms and the benefits of collaboration to achieve accessible ends. Together, they highlight the importance of building bridges and opening doors to students, parents, and other school staff members to integrate diverse viewpoints and meet students where they are in their education journey.

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 19 - Best of Both Worlds 2 2 7 7 Episode 19 - Best of Both Worlds full 2a5174c5-0f94-4f8a-b222-37bba80d9bb4 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/7 In this episode, we discuss the intersection of public and alternative forms of education and lessons that teachers can learn to supplement their accessibility plan in the classroom.

Join Mihai and Aaron Wang as they discuss alternative forms of education, such as online and private schooling, and what public school teachers can learn from these programs to make their classrooms more accessible. They also touch on the work of psychologist Lev Vygotsky and how teachers can implement his ideas to help students that learn outside the norm to flourish.

The Learning Game by Ana Lorena Fabrega
Hope Braintrust
Growing an Accessible and Inclusive Systems Design Course with PlantUML
The Canadian Philosophy Show
TCPS Discord

]]> In this episode, we discuss the intersection of public and alternative forms of education and lessons that teachers can learn to supplement their accessibility plan in the classroom.

Join Mihai and Aaron Wang as they discuss alternative forms of education, such as online and private schooling, and what public school teachers can learn from these programs to make their classrooms more accessible. They also touch on the work of psychologist Lev Vygotsky and how teachers can implement his ideas to help students that learn outside the norm to flourish.

The Learning Game by Ana Lorena Fabrega
Hope Braintrust
Growing an Accessible and Inclusive Systems Design Course with PlantUML
The Canadian Philosophy Show
TCPS Discord

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1711 In this episode, we discuss the intersection of public and alternative forms of education and lessons that teachers can learn to supplement their accessibility plan in the classroom.

Join Mihai and Aaron Wang as they discuss alternative forms of education, such as online and private schooling, and what public school teachers can learn from these programs to make their classrooms more accessible. They also touch on the work of psychologist Lev Vygotsky and how teachers can implement his ideas to help students that learn outside the norm to flourish.

The Learning Game by Ana Lorena Fabrega
Hope Braintrust
Growing an Accessible and Inclusive Systems Design Course with PlantUML
The Canadian Philosophy Show
TCPS Discord

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Aaron Wang Episode 18 - Music to My Ears 2 2 6 6 Episode 18 - Music to My Ears full 63d1a443-bfd5-43d0-b061-90689c1f8f72 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/6 In this episode, we discuss the value of musical education in practicing self-expression and how social justice, music, and education can all intersect in the lives of young learners.

Join Mihai and renowned concert violinist and accessibility advocate Adrian Anantawan as they discuss the benefits of musical education for students with disabilities. They describe three key components of inclusive education - space, tools, and attitudes - and share personal stories of advocacy and music in their lives. 

]]> In this episode, we discuss the value of musical education in practicing self-expression and how social justice, music, and education can all intersect in the lives of young learners.

Join Mihai and renowned concert violinist and accessibility advocate Adrian Anantawan as they discuss the benefits of musical education for students with disabilities. They describe three key components of inclusive education - space, tools, and attitudes - and share personal stories of advocacy and music in their lives. 

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1783 In this episode, we discuss the value of musical education in practicing self-expression and how social justice, music, and education can all intersect in the lives of young learners.

Join Mihai and renowned concert violinist and accessibility advocate Adrian Anantawan as they discuss the benefits of musical education for students with disabilities. They describe three key components of inclusive education - space, tools, and attitudes - and share personal stories of advocacy and music in their lives. 

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 17 - One-Year Recap 2 2 5 5 Episode 17 - One-Year Recap full cbc79962-6fb8-4fd1-b3a6-81f583ea5710 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/5 In this episode, we celebrate one year of Help Teach! Enjoy this long-form recap and universal takeaway from all of our co-leads. Thank you all for your incredible support so far!

Join Mihai, Maggie, Élise, and Payton as they summarize the progression of Help Teach over the past year. They discuss what they have been up to over the past few months, where the show is heading next, and how audience members can become more involved. Finally, they give advice on how to best approach members of the disability community with your questions and offers of support.

Get in touch at helpteachpodcast@gmail.com
Join the Discord

Watch Maggie on All-Round Champion S5

]]> In this episode, we celebrate one year of Help Teach! Enjoy this long-form recap and universal takeaway from all of our co-leads. Thank you all for your incredible support so far!

Join Mihai, Maggie, Élise, and Payton as they summarize the progression of Help Teach over the past year. They discuss what they have been up to over the past few months, where the show is heading next, and how audience members can become more involved. Finally, they give advice on how to best approach members of the disability community with your questions and offers of support.

Get in touch at helpteachpodcast@gmail.com
Join the Discord

Watch Maggie on All-Round Champion S5

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 2745 In this episode, we celebrate one year of Help Teach! Enjoy this long-form recap and universal takeaway from all of our co-leads. Thank you all for your incredible support so far!

Join Mihai, Maggie, Élise, and Payton as they summarize the progression of Help Teach over the past year. They discuss what they have been up to over the past few months, where the show is heading next, and how audience members can become more involved. Finally, they give advice on how to best approach members of the disability community with your questions and offers of support.

Get in touch at helpteachpodcast@gmail.com
Join the Discord

Watch Maggie on All-Round Champion S5

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Maggie Manning Episode 16 - Things Gone Right 2 2 4 4 Episode 16 - Things Gone Right full 7a84547a-e7a0-42ba-b1a2-bf2c26033778 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/4 In this episode, we showcase a new inclusive initiative for school-age children in the Okanagan Valley and discuss some of the elements that make advocacy successful.

Join Mihai and Melissa Grassmick as they discuss Julia's Junction, a new accessible playground initiative for the city of West Kelowna. They dive into what made this project so successful and what helped Melissa and her daughter Julia navigate elementary school so far, ensuring Julia's inclusion despite the obstacles in their path.

Julia's Junction

]]> In this episode, we showcase a new inclusive initiative for school-age children in the Okanagan Valley and discuss some of the elements that make advocacy successful.

Join Mihai and Melissa Grassmick as they discuss Julia's Junction, a new accessible playground initiative for the city of West Kelowna. They dive into what made this project so successful and what helped Melissa and her daughter Julia navigate elementary school so far, ensuring Julia's inclusion despite the obstacles in their path.

Julia's Junction

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1803 In this episode, we showcase a new inclusive initiative for school-age children in the Okanagan Valley and discuss some of the elements that make advocacy successful.

Join Mihai and Melissa Grassmick as they discuss Julia's Junction, a new accessible playground initiative for the city of West Kelowna. They dive into what made this project so successful and what helped Melissa and her daughter Julia navigate elementary school so far, ensuring Julia's inclusion despite the obstacles in their path.

Julia's Junction

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Melissa Grassmick Episode 15 - Outdoors In Reach 2 2 3 3 Episode 15 - Outdoors In Reach full dfab53a6-8d9e-420e-a2bf-90fc181b5e64 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/3 In this episode, we discuss the intersection between disability advocacy and environmental activism and how students can be better supported as they seek to participate in their areas of passion.

Join Mihai, Isabel Huang, and Élise Doucet as they discuss their journies in disability advocacy and environmental activism. They discuss what it means to support many causes at once, where barriers can arise, and how teachers can best empower students to become holistic individuals and invested community members, starting in the classroom.

Participate in Isabel's anonymous survey
Learn more about the FBC Youth Program
West Coast Climate Action Network for additional resources and information
Per Espen Stoknes TED Talk - How to transform apocalypse fatigue into action on global warming

]]> In this episode, we discuss the intersection between disability advocacy and environmental activism and how students can be better supported as they seek to participate in their areas of passion.

Join Mihai, Isabel Huang, and Élise Doucet as they discuss their journies in disability advocacy and environmental activism. They discuss what it means to support many causes at once, where barriers can arise, and how teachers can best empower students to become holistic individuals and invested community members, starting in the classroom.

Participate in Isabel's anonymous survey
Learn more about the FBC Youth Program
West Coast Climate Action Network for additional resources and information
Per Espen Stoknes TED Talk - How to transform apocalypse fatigue into action on global warming

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1911 In this episode, we discuss the intersection between disability advocacy and environmental activism and how students can be better supported as they seek to participate in their areas of passion.

Join Mihai, Isabel Huang, and Élise Doucet as they discuss their journies in disability advocacy and environmental activism. They discuss what it means to support many causes at once, where barriers can arise, and how teachers can best empower students to become holistic individuals and invested community members, starting in the classroom.

Participate in Isabel's anonymous survey
Learn more about the FBC Youth Program
West Coast Climate Action Network for additional resources and information
Per Espen Stoknes TED Talk - How to transform apocalypse fatigue into action on global warming

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 14 - Communication Crash Course 2 2 2 2 Episode 14 - Communication Crash Course full ac19fdd1-7019-408a-a296-f6d78e48abeb https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/2 In this episode, we discuss the academic concerns surrounding non-verbal students, advocacy on behalf of someone else, and a specific challenge in the built environment: washrooms.

Join Mihai and Lucy Diaz as they explain the physical and academic challenges that come with navigating the school system as a person with severe cerebral palsy and a lack of verbal communication capacity. They elaborate on what advocacy can mean in different contexts, such as for people without lived experience, and illustrate the importance of fully accessible built environments.

Difference Maker of the Year Awards by RHF

]]> In this episode, we discuss the academic concerns surrounding non-verbal students, advocacy on behalf of someone else, and a specific challenge in the built environment: washrooms.

Join Mihai and Lucy Diaz as they explain the physical and academic challenges that come with navigating the school system as a person with severe cerebral palsy and a lack of verbal communication capacity. They elaborate on what advocacy can mean in different contexts, such as for people without lived experience, and illustrate the importance of fully accessible built environments.

Difference Maker of the Year Awards by RHF

]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1832 In this episode, we discuss the academic concerns surrounding non-verbal students, advocacy on behalf of someone else, and a specific challenge in the built environment: washrooms.

Join Mihai and Lucy Diaz as they explain the physical and academic challenges that come with navigating the school system as a person with severe cerebral palsy and a lack of verbal communication capacity. They elaborate on what advocacy can mean in different contexts, such as for people without lived experience, and illustrate the importance of fully accessible built environments.

Difference Maker of the Year Awards by RHF

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 13 - Para-Parenting Pt. 2 2 2 1 1 Episode 13 - Para-Parenting Pt. 2 bonus a0e33cf0-b1e5-4504-846a-cceca4d81cff https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/bonus1 In this episode, we discuss para-sport, the Paralympics, and how young athletes can participate in sports in their communities regardless of their disabilities.

Join Mihai and Dr. Jaimie Borisoff as they continue their chat by answering a fan question about para-sport and the Paralympics. They explain how the Paralympics rank their athletes, how to differentiate between the Special Olympics and the Paralympics, and how an aspiring athlete might end up participating in para-sport at different levels, with or without a disability.

BC Athletics - Para Athletics
Paralympic Sports - Canadian Paralympic Committee
International Paralympic Committee
Special Olympics

]]> In this episode, we discuss para-sport, the Paralympics, and how young athletes can participate in sports in their communities regardless of their disabilities.

Join Mihai and Dr. Jaimie Borisoff as they continue their chat by answering a fan question about para-sport and the Paralympics. They explain how the Paralympics rank their athletes, how to differentiate between the Special Olympics and the Paralympics, and how an aspiring athlete might end up participating in para-sport at different levels, with or without a disability.

BC Athletics - Para Athletics
Paralympic Sports - Canadian Paralympic Committee
International Paralympic Committee
Special Olympics

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1343 In this episode, we discuss para-sport, the Paralympics, and how young athletes can participate in sports in their communities regardless of their disabilities.

Join Mihai and Dr. Jaimie Borisoff as they continue their chat by answering a fan question about para-sport and the Paralympics. They explain how the Paralympics rank their athletes, how to differentiate between the Special Olympics and the Paralympics, and how an aspiring athlete might end up participating in para-sport at different levels, with or without a disability.

BC Athletics - Para Athletics
Paralympic Sports - Canadian Paralympic Committee
International Paralympic Committee
Special Olympics

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 13 - Para-Parenting Pt. 1 2 2 1 1 Episode 13 - Para-Parenting Pt. 1 full 8ed36ae1-a737-4eab-a5bc-921f2465977b https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s2/1 In this episode, we discuss the challenges unique to parenting with a disability and how schools can be more welcoming not only to their students but to the parents of those students, as well.

Join Mihai and Dr. Jaimie Borisoff as they chat about what it's like to be a parent and a wheelchair user in Canada, including the struggle of dealing with an inaccessible school and a reluctant school board. They touch on playgrounds, restaurants, and more as they explore the attitudes surrounding disabled parenting and what can still be done to improve the experience, especially in education. Join us soon for Part 2, where we answer a fan question about para-sport and the Paralympics! 

]]> In this episode, we discuss the challenges unique to parenting with a disability and how schools can be more welcoming not only to their students but to the parents of those students, as well.

Join Mihai and Dr. Jaimie Borisoff as they chat about what it's like to be a parent and a wheelchair user in Canada, including the struggle of dealing with an inaccessible school and a reluctant school board. They touch on playgrounds, restaurants, and more as they explore the attitudes surrounding disabled parenting and what can still be done to improve the experience, especially in education. Join us soon for Part 2, where we answer a fan question about para-sport and the Paralympics! 

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1703 In this episode, we discuss the challenges unique to parenting with a disability and how schools can be more welcoming not only to their students but to the parents of those students, as well.

Join Mihai and Dr. Jaimie Borisoff as they chat about what it's like to be a parent and a wheelchair user in Canada, including the struggle of dealing with an inaccessible school and a reluctant school board. They touch on playgrounds, restaurants, and more as they explore the attitudes surrounding disabled parenting and what can still be done to improve the experience, especially in education. Join us soon for Part 2, where we answer a fan question about para-sport and the Paralympics! 

]]> disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 12 - Late to the Party 1 1 12 12 Episode 12 - Late to the Party full f7c5f5ce-73f1-4809-9b14-7b7b2dc56c3e https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/12 Join Mihai Covaser and James Kwinecki as they discuss blindness and vision impairment and the various challenges that these pose, historically and in the modern day. They explain technology for blindness, its progress over time, and how it can be implemented in the classroom, as well as the pros and cons of entering the world of disability at a later age in life, rather than having a disability from birth or school age.

VoiceOver by Apple

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and James Kwinecki as they discuss blindness and vision impairment and the various challenges that these pose, historically and in the modern day. They explain technology for blindness, its progress over time, and how it can be implemented in the classroom, as well as the pros and cons of entering the world of disability at a later age in life, rather than having a disability from birth or school age.

VoiceOver by Apple

]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1569 In this episode, we discuss living with a visual impairment and what it means to be diagnosed with a disability at a later age in life, rather than from birth or early childhood. In this episode, we discuss living with a visual impairment and what it means to be diagnosed with a disability at a later age in life, rather than from birth or early childhood. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser James Kwinecki Episode 11 - Outside Looking In 1 1 11 11 Episode 11 - Outside Looking In full f253832d-d829-43e6-b2a4-fdb42a37e8db https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/11 Join Mihai Covaser and Maggie Manning as they give their perspectives on the importance of exposure to different forms of disability advocacy for those looking to become allies to the cause of accessibility and inclusion. They share some personal stories, dig into the frustration that people often feel when faced with the seemingly insurmountable obstacles to accessibility in the world today, and tackle a divisive question: what does take to be part of the disability community?

English IDPwD Webinar with ASL
French IDPwD Webinar with ASL

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and Maggie Manning as they give their perspectives on the importance of exposure to different forms of disability advocacy for those looking to become allies to the cause of accessibility and inclusion. They share some personal stories, dig into the frustration that people often feel when faced with the seemingly insurmountable obstacles to accessibility in the world today, and tackle a divisive question: what does take to be part of the disability community?

English IDPwD Webinar with ASL
French IDPwD Webinar with ASL

]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1428 In this episode, we discuss the importance of exposure to advocacy initiatives and disability programming in furthering the accessibility cause, as well as what it means for someone without lived experience to become involved in disability advocacy. In this episode, we discuss the importance of exposure to advocacy initiatives and disability programming in furthering the accessibility cause, as well as what it means for someone without lived experience to become involved in disability advocacy. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Maggie Manning Episode 10 - Students of Life 1 1 10 10 Episode 10 - Students of Life full eafca775-04c9-4e4f-873e-abe8fce3e1b4 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/10 Join Mihai Covaser and Amarinder Mehta as they discuss what it means to be at once an educator, a parent, and a person with disabilities and how those varied experiences translate into the classroom setting. They break apart the role of the teacher into three key components - the teacher as an advocate/activist, the teacher as a caretaker, and the teacher as a learner - and provide resources for educators to familiarize themselves with the idea of lifelong learning.

Bias Assessment Tool

Learning Needs Tests:
The VARK Questionnaire
Arden University - What type of learner are you?
ThoughtCo Learning Style Quiz
Matrix Education Quiz: What is your learning style?

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and Amarinder Mehta as they discuss what it means to be at once an educator, a parent, and a person with disabilities and how those varied experiences translate into the classroom setting. They break apart the role of the teacher into three key components - the teacher as an advocate/activist, the teacher as a caretaker, and the teacher as a learner - and provide resources for educators to familiarize themselves with the idea of lifelong learning.

Bias Assessment Tool

Learning Needs Tests:
The VARK Questionnaire
Arden University - What type of learner are you?
ThoughtCo Learning Style Quiz
Matrix Education Quiz: What is your learning style?

]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0800 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1537 In this episode, we discuss the many different perspectives an educator can embody simultaneously and the value of embracing a mindset for lifelong learning as an educator in a traditional school system. In this episode, we discuss the many different perspectives an educator can embody simultaneously and the value of embracing a mindset for lifelong learning as an educator in a traditional school system. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 9 - Maximizing Potential: More Than Words 1 1 9 9 Episode 9 - Maximizing Potential: More Than Words full 2bd7bfc6-86cf-4dbf-b905-bd38038c4d33 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/9 Join Mihai Covaser and Tybie Elenko as they discuss the obstacles faced by students with challenges that extend beyond the mobile, visual, and auditory. They illuminate the often misunderstood case of the gifted learner, describe their experiences with forced conformity, and provide a key takeaway so that teachers can support all students as they work together to maximize student potential.

SAGE BC
Rick Hansen Resource Library
Rick Hansen - Create an Inclusive School Year
Rick Hansen Supplementary Resources

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and Tybie Elenko as they discuss the obstacles faced by students with challenges that extend beyond the mobile, visual, and auditory. They illuminate the often misunderstood case of the gifted learner, describe their experiences with forced conformity, and provide a key takeaway so that teachers can support all students as they work together to maximize student potential.

SAGE BC
Rick Hansen Resource Library
Rick Hansen - Create an Inclusive School Year
Rick Hansen Supplementary Resources

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1566 In this episode, we discuss the obstacles facing students with socioemotional, cognitive, and learning-based disabilities, as well as students under the "gifted" label. In this episode, we discuss the obstacles facing students with socioemotional, cognitive, and learning-based disabilities, as well as students under the "gifted" label. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 8 - It's Your Right 1 1 8 8 Episode 8 - It's Your Right full 81bc85d1-6df8-403b-8ab4-1df8e17deda3 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/8 Join Mihai Covaser and Élise Doucet as they discuss the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and its implications for disabled youths in the classroom. They discuss articles pertaining to discrimination, disability rights, and education to encourage students to advocate for quality schooling and educators to help their students do so.

UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Landing Page
UNCRC Full Text
UNCRC Child-Friendly Text
Resources and Research on the UNCRC
UNESCO: What you need to know about the right to education

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and Élise Doucet as they discuss the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and its implications for disabled youths in the classroom. They discuss articles pertaining to discrimination, disability rights, and education to encourage students to advocate for quality schooling and educators to help their students do so.

UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Landing Page
UNCRC Full Text
UNCRC Child-Friendly Text
Resources and Research on the UNCRC
UNESCO: What you need to know about the right to education

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1689 In this episode, we discuss the rights of each child to equal opportunity and quality education. In this episode, we discuss the rights of each child to equal opportunity and quality education. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 7 - Things Better Left Said 1 1 7 7 Episode 7 - Things Better Left Said full f71f85f1-1492-4441-a65c-98d966aa5246 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/7 Join Mihai Covaser and Alexis Holmgren as they discuss the benefits of invitations to communicate in the classroom. They discuss the experience of missing opportunities for learning and travel due to discrimination against their disabilities and how teachers and students can encourage an environment of mutual growth through simple, regular check-ins in the classroom.

Moodle.org
Information on Google Classroom

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and Alexis Holmgren as they discuss the benefits of invitations to communicate in the classroom. They discuss the experience of missing opportunities for learning and travel due to discrimination against their disabilities and how teachers and students can encourage an environment of mutual growth through simple, regular check-ins in the classroom.

Moodle.org
Information on Google Classroom

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1524 In this episode, we discuss the vital importance of clear, open lines of communication in the classroom and outside. In this episode, we discuss the vital importance of clear, open lines of communication in the classroom and outside. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Alexis Holmgren Episode 6 - Missing Out and Coming Up 1 1 6 6 Episode 6 - Missing Out and Coming Up full bff0ff03-84f4-45e4-b88a-d85dfdea798f https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/6 Join Mihai Covaser, Maggie Manning, Élise Doucet, Payton Given, and Alexis Holmgren as they tie off the opening of this community audio project with a collaborative episode. They discuss the experience of being forced to miss school due to a lack of accommodations, cover how the media tends to portray living with a disability, and drive home the message that the story of each individual is unique and crucial to guiding a successful educational journey. From all of us, thank you for your support in the early stages of this initiative and, as always, we'll see you next time.

Molly Burke's YouTube channel

]]> Join Mihai Covaser, Maggie Manning, Élise Doucet, Payton Given, and Alexis Holmgren as they tie off the opening of this community audio project with a collaborative episode. They discuss the experience of being forced to miss school due to a lack of accommodations, cover how the media tends to portray living with a disability, and drive home the message that the story of each individual is unique and crucial to guiding a successful educational journey. From all of us, thank you for your support in the early stages of this initiative and, as always, we'll see you next time.

Molly Burke's YouTube channel

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 2195 In this episode, we discuss missing school and disability representation in various popular media channels. In this episode, we discuss missing school and disability representation in various popular media channels. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Maggie Manning Alexis Holmgren Episode 5 - An Inside Scoop 1 1 5 5 Episode 5 - An Inside Scoop full 2d00b97a-ce0d-43ad-ba2e-880eb28c3484 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/5 Join Mihai Covaser and Stephanie Spies as they discuss teaching in high-needs environments, collaboration in the classroom, and the pressure under which educators are placed to provide for all of their students. Mihai and Stephanie cover human and material resources, teamwork, and communication as key factors in the fight for accessible Canadian classrooms.

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and Stephanie Spies as they discuss teaching in high-needs environments, collaboration in the classroom, and the pressure under which educators are placed to provide for all of their students. Mihai and Stephanie cover human and material resources, teamwork, and communication as key factors in the fight for accessible Canadian classrooms.

]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1739 In this episode, we discuss disabilities in the classroom and the education system from the perspective of a teacher. In this episode, we discuss disabilities in the classroom and the education system from the perspective of a teacher. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 4 - Rare, Unseen and Misunderstood 1 1 4 4 Episode 4 - Rare, Unseen and Misunderstood full 866de9ca-1d36-470d-9454-cfaeb2106074 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/4 Join Mihai Covaser and Alexis Holmgren as they discuss what it's like to live with rare diseases and disabilities, the enforcement of accommodations in education (or the lack thereof), and attitudinal barriers in place for youths with disabilities in education. Mihai and Alexis explain how public and online schooling treat disabilities differently and muddy the waters of Individual Education Plans in Canada before leaving teachers with a takeaway about helping students achieve their maximum potential.

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and Alexis Holmgren as they discuss what it's like to live with rare diseases and disabilities, the enforcement of accommodations in education (or the lack thereof), and attitudinal barriers in place for youths with disabilities in education. Mihai and Alexis explain how public and online schooling treat disabilities differently and muddy the waters of Individual Education Plans in Canada before leaving teachers with a takeaway about helping students achieve their maximum potential.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1801 In this episode, we discuss living with rare diagnoses and conditions and attitudinal barriers faced by stigmatized youths. In this episode, we discuss living with rare diagnoses and conditions and attitudinal barriers faced by stigmatized youths. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Alexis Holmgren Episode 3 - Being Heard 1 1 3 3 Episode 3 - Being Heard full 6f178a02-a963-45fe-b53f-7f484e39c017 https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/3 Join Mihai Covaser and Élise Doucet as they discuss Deaf culture, service dogs (did you know that not only those who are blind use them?), and the history of D/deaf education in North America. Mihai and Élise give the Reader's Digest synopsis of how D/deaf individuals and those who are hard of hearing came to be treated the way they are in the current educational model and how Universal Design Principles can help to integrate the social model of disability more readily into society.

RESOURCES:
The Universal Design Principles of the National Disability Authority (Ireland)
Disability Thinking
The Mighty
Hear Me Out
Limping Chicken

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and Élise Doucet as they discuss Deaf culture, service dogs (did you know that not only those who are blind use them?), and the history of D/deaf education in North America. Mihai and Élise give the Reader's Digest synopsis of how D/deaf individuals and those who are hard of hearing came to be treated the way they are in the current educational model and how Universal Design Principles can help to integrate the social model of disability more readily into society.

RESOURCES:
The Universal Design Principles of the National Disability Authority (Ireland)
Disability Thinking
The Mighty
Hear Me Out
Limping Chicken

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:15:51 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 2127 In this episode, we discuss Deaf culture and history and the social vs. medical models of disability. In this episode, we discuss Deaf culture and history and the social vs. medical models of disability. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Episode 2 - To PE or Not to PE 1 1 2 2 Episode 2 - To PE or Not to PE full df1af5bc-541f-42aa-b6a0-3c1714112ada https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/2 Join Mihai Covaser and Maggie Manning as they discuss disability as a life journey, building community, and physical education for youths with physical or mobility-related impairments. Mihai and Maggie have a laugh over their experiences with the monstrous gym class bench, talk about how advocacy can come out of living with particular obstacles, and share a key takeaway that PE teachers can implement in the classroom today.

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and Maggie Manning as they discuss disability as a life journey, building community, and physical education for youths with physical or mobility-related impairments. Mihai and Maggie have a laugh over their experiences with the monstrous gym class bench, talk about how advocacy can come out of living with particular obstacles, and share a key takeaway that PE teachers can implement in the classroom today.

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:32:51 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1574 In this episode, we discuss sports and physical education in school for youths with disabilities. In this episode, we discuss sports and physical education in school for youths with disabilities. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser Maggie Manning Episode 1 (Pilot) - Talk the Walk 1 1 1 1 Episode 1 (Pilot) - Talk the Walk full 67d74be1-5354-48c9-aab7-6efe18bd8dbd https://helpteach.transistor.fm/s1/1 Join Mihai Covaser and Payton Given as they discuss navigating the Canadian public education system with a physical disability, the value of disability education in the classroom, and the use of proper language and etiquette in approaching those with disabilities. Mihai and Payton share lived experiences to show how far a supportive classroom can go towards supporting youths and give teachers a key takeaway on these themes to implement in the classroom today. 

]]> Join Mihai Covaser and Payton Given as they discuss navigating the Canadian public education system with a physical disability, the value of disability education in the classroom, and the use of proper language and etiquette in approaching those with disabilities. Mihai and Payton share lived experiences to show how far a supportive classroom can go towards supporting youths and give teachers a key takeaway on these themes to implement in the classroom today. 

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:29:23 -0700 Mihai Covaser Mihai Covaser 1896 In this pilot episode, we introduce the discussion of youths with disabilities in education and how to talk to them. In this pilot episode, we introduce the discussion of youths with disabilities in education and how to talk to them. disability, education, public school, public education, post-secondary education, post-secondary, school, youth, teachers, society, improvement No Mihai Covaser