BRIDGES ILS Team
The Bridge AiE
A podcast from the ILS team at BRIDGES about the world of disability.
A space to have discussions about hard questions we normally don't touch upon — topics relating to the work the ILS team does, the world of disability, and daily life themes that affect us all.
Episodes
Episode 4
Seen But Not Heard
Peter, Kimberly, and guest speaker Kat touch on biases and discrepancies that people with disabilities face in the medical system — including physical and financial barriers, low expectations, and ageism.
Episode 4 · New Series
This Is Us
The first episode of Navigating Systems for Families — a series about being a parent, family member, or caretaker of someone with a disability. Mari, Liz, and Wladimir discuss their experiences as parents of children with disabilities.
Episode 3
"Don't Touch My Chair" — Part 2
Kimberly and Peter continue the discussion from Episode 2 about daily interactions with others when you have a disability, adding new perspectives and personal stories to the theme.
Episode 2
"Don't Touch My Chair" — Part 1
Kimberly, a staff member at BRIDGES, discusses with Kaitlyn and Peter the nuisances of daily interactions when you have a disability, and the biases and assumptions that often come into play.
Episode 1
Introduction
An introduction to the work the ILS team does at BRIDGES, setting the stage for the themes and discussions you can expect from the podcast.
