Dignity Through a Disability Lens: SAF/Gateways (pt. 1)

Episode eight of Dignity During a Pandemic hears from persons from the pan-disability community who came together to discuss the importance of dignity and what it means to them. Due to the many voices present and important perspectives raised, this will be a two part episode.

In this week’s episode, we hear from members of two local organizations working to support and connect folks with disabilities: Gateway Association and The Self Advocacy Federation. Here, we have Heath Birkholz interviewing his peers about dignity through a disability lens. Hear from Tara Mitrovic, Amy Park, Jesse Andrew, Julie Heffel, Kristen Bolduc, Barbra Oseemeemow, Daisy Stacey, and Sara Symington.

Gateway Association is a family resource centre and employment centre that provides education, support, mentorship and inclusive employment for the disability community.

The Self Advocacy Federation is an organization made up of people with disabilities, that works to help people understand their rights and show them how to stand up for themselves, through education and advocacy.

Music by Growth ft. Aliza J-Dubs

Thank you to our funders, the City of Edmonton and the Family and Community Support Services program.

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The eighth episode of Dignity During a Pandemic hears from persons from the pan-disability community who came together to discuss the importance of dignity and what it means to them. Due to the many voices present and important perspectives raised, this will be a two part episode.