Inspirations News Podcast
The Inspirations News Podcast is sponsored by Quebec’s only newspaper devoted exclusively towards the special needs community. Tune in regularly to hear uplifting success stories and gain timely advice in the area of special needs, featuring experts in various fields.
Episodes
49 episodes
DisTheDis: Redefining Ability with Alessia's Journey
Meet Alessia Iglio, the inspiring force behind the DisTheDis movement. Diagnosed with dyspraxia and on the autism spectrum, she’s turned her personal challenges into a mission to redefine what it means to live...
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Celebrating Neurodiverse Creativity at the Imagine Festival
Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of the Imagine Festival, happening on August 4th at the Dunany Country Club. Presented by 4 Korners, this inclusive, free arts and family-fun f...
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The Story Behind Pigeon dans le Parc
What an incredible day at the grand opening of Pigeon dans le Parc in Hampstead Park! Listen, as Eve Rochman, Founding Director of Zera Café, Jonathan Dresner, owner of Pigeon...
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Empowered Employment: Galileo's Social Integration Work Preparation Program!
In this episode, we're delving into the Galileo Adult Center's Social Integration Work Preparation Program, a beacon of hope for students! Join Nancy Leopardi, Ruby Ipekian, and Erica Farina, along with their teacher Luciana Franceschini, as th...
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Canvas of Diversity: Exploring Artistic Expression at the JDAIM Vernissage.
This episode spotlights the inspiring art exhibition featured at the 3rd annual JDAIM vernissage, a collaborative effort between Ometz, L’Annexe, and the
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Back on Stage: The Return of I Can Dream Theatre with 'THE GODFATHER'S Wonderful Life'!
The I Can Dream Theatre is back!! Our guests share their experiences of not being together as a group for three long years and the joyous reunion that fueled the creation of this magnificent production.Listen in as Gabriel and Ainslie o...
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Transforming Old Tech into Learning Tools with Huntingdon Adult Education Centre
We'll talk about the Technology Recycling Social Participation Program at the Huntingdon Adult Education Centre. Students are fixing up old laptops and tablets with issues like broken hardware or outdated software. They're either taking t...
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Brewing Inclusion: The Café Soleil Story
Discover the heartwarming vision behind Café Soleil, a coffee shop that's making a real difference in the community. Host Mark Bergman talks with with Maia Cooper, Executive Director of JEM Workshop, Sar...
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Musicians Rock Against Bullying!
BullyingCanada is holding its first-ever Musicians Rock Against Bullying night on Thursday November 9 at 7 pm at Macallan’s Pub in Dorval. Five bands will each perform a personalized setlist of cover songs during the night. All revenue from...
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First collaboration between the EMSB and Special Olympics Quebec!
A new collaboration between the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) and Special Olympics Quebec was established this year, led by the Centre of Excellence for the Physically, Intellectually and Multi-Challenged (CoE PIM), the EMSB’s department...
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Life skills programs for young adults with neurodiverse challenges.
On this episode we introduce you to Alink Foundation, a nonprofit community organization in Montreal, Quebec — a group of families and supporters joined by a common bond. Their mission is to:...
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22:48
Meet two incredibly talented artists!
"From Strength to Strength", the 2nd annual multigenerational art exhibition in honour of JDAIM, featured diverse artists from L'Annexe: the Ometz Centre for Young Adults, Ometz, the Cummings Centre, Alink, Moishe House Montreal, the Syl...
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20:29
Discover Power Buddies MTL!
From what started as a program to keep special needs adults busy during the pandemic, Power Buddies MTL has grown into an unstop...
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20:29
Accessible Comedy in Montreal
Hear Entendre Quebec have announced the much anticipated return of their fully accessible comedy show Access Comedy, taking place on September 25th over at the Paradox ...
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Fun Fashion For All show
Get behind the scenes insight of the Fun Fashion For All show, that took place at The Mackay Center on June 9th.Mark Bergman chats with Simon Chang, Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli, Christina Sollazzo, and student organizers Ella and Bella!Enjoy!
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Becoming Big and the road to Maya's Bat Mitzvah
Following Federation CJA West Island's arm-chair interview with Jana Popliger, Maya Sinclair, and Rabbi Fishman, Mark Bergman sat down and chatted with both Maya & Jana. Learn more about her road to her Bat Mitzvah, and some of the hurdles they en...
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Welcome to the Summit Café
Summit School Tech program has opened a café inside Maimonides Geriatric Centre. It's a fully functional cafe that serves two purposes: training students, as well as serving and interacting with the centre's residents. Listen, as Mark Bergman chat...
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Vincent Massey Collegiate raises money for mental health
We're focusing on mental health on this edition of our podcast. The Glee Club at Vincent Massey Collegiate, better knows as the Clef Notes, performed at the Just For Kids Voices competition, which raised money for mental health awareness at the M...
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Toys that look just like me!
Listen to how Anna Maria Civitella started an initiative of collecting toys with a range of different abilities, so that students at The Mackay Center and Phillip E Layton schools can use them. We'll also chat with grade 5 student Ella, who will s...
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11:50
The Liam Foundation
In this episode, Mark Bergman chat with Kevin James Reason (Liam's father) & Christine Tellier about the foundation's mission and goals, and how you can support the foundation.
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Looking back at 2021, I am grateful for...
It's been another challenging year for us all, yet with every challenge they're faced the students at Galileo Adult Center & Mackay Center Philip E Layton always find the silver lining. There's ALWAYS something to be grateful for!
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Meet Zach Reisman, creator of Zach Designs!
Looking for greeting cards this holiday season? Check our www.zachdesigns.ca The business is run by Zach Reisman, who is an illustrator and 3D artist. Zach, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, runs the business together with his mother Lorri Benedik...
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Cirlcles Of Support
On this episode you'll learn about a support concept, for families with special needs, called Circles Of Support. Evelyn Lusthaus has a support circle for her daughter Hanna, who has Downs Syndrome. Mark chats with them both, as well as Hanna’s l...
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Wagar Adult Education Center's Art & Soul!
On this episode, we shine light on the Art & Soul program at Wagar Adult Education Center. The class focuses on teaching social skills through art. The class has also become very passionate about the topic of residential schools, as they've been l...
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