Real Life Renos, the Podcast

Real Life Renos, the Podcast

Most people who are charged with making decisions about the spaces we live and work in don't truly understand the 'why' behind accessibility. Today's podcast digs into that a bit.

Real Life Renos, the Podcast

Following up on our last podcast about making decisions, today's podcast is all about questions you should ask yourself about your health, how you live and how much you engage with the world.

Real Life Renos, the Podcast

Are decisions about your future a problem for today or are you putting them off to tomorrow? If you make decisions tomorrow's problem, someone else may be making decisions for you.

Real Life Renos, the Podcast

Designing for one disability can cause problems for a different disability. Dr. Mark Iantkow has spent many years of his career building on previous work that never quite captured these nuances of design. Today he joins me and Ron Wickman to explain the Dimensions of Access Design.

Real Life Renos, the Podcast

Have you ever considered a career in construction - whether as a contractor, architect, or plumber - but felt drawn to making homes more accessible? If so, this episode is for you!

Real Life Renos, the Podcast

The Canadian Helen Keller Centre (CHKC) is a leader in the deaf-blind community, providing affordable housing and training since opening its first residential building in 1992. In this podcast we talk with Jennifer Robbins, CEO of CHKC about their current project, building a 56-unit residential building with a 6,500 sq. ft. training centre. If your introduction to the deaf-blind community was The Miracle Worker, based on the life of Helen Keller, stay tuned and learn about the incredible advancements in advocacy and training for the community.

Real Life Renos, the Podcast

We've acquired a lot of new listeners and readers over the past year. I want you to understand why I do this work so welcome and I hope you enjoy this episode.

Real Life Renos, the Podcast

When the time comes to think about downsizing, many of us immediately think of condo living. While that may be a suitable option for some, it isn't necessarily the best option for aging in place or for people with disabilities. Remember that as we age, issues start to crop up like reduced range of motion, hip or knee replacements, progression in a disease as well as the unexpected. Understanding the risks and rewards involved in home renovation or downsizing to a condo is key to making an informed choice.

Real Life Renos, the Podcast

Thinking about who you might want making decisions for you if you can't or who gets what when you pass on is a difficult process. Even more difficult is the burden left to others if you don't make proper preparations. In this podcast we talk with William A G Simpson, a personal injury lawyer who sees the results of lack of preparation daily. Bill will explain what we need and why in plain English (his superpower!) so that our audience can make these real life renovations and then relax, knowing they're ready for any eventuality.

Real Life Renos, the Podcast

Carrie Anton, Paralympic Gold Medalist, joins Ron Wickman and Karen Brown to discuss everything from Goalball to setting standards for the built environment to TWISIs.