Accessing Home Accessing Home Podcast https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/ https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3164 en-us Meagan Miller, 2025 https://d9jk7wjtjpu5g.cloudfront.net/feeds/banners/000/000/025/original/Podcast_Final_Resized2.png?1743702321 University of Alberta Library https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/ Meagan Miller mlmiller@ualberta.ca Community housing, non-market housing, disability, accessibility, inclusion, design, lived experience no Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Meagan Miller This podcast explores the accessibility of Edmonton’s community housing through the lived-experience of tenants with disabilities. Across five episodes, we reflect on the barriers to accessibility and potential solutions to these problems. A podcast where we explore the accessibility of community housing for Edmontonians with disabilities. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:15:06 -0400 Episode 5: Building an Inclusive Future <p>Community housing might not be the silver bullet to our affordable and accessible housing crisis, but does it hold the key? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore what we can do to improve housing for disabled people in Edmonton, and much more. This episode features interviews with Yael Neville and Karan Smith.</p><br><p>For more information on a Barrier Free Alberta, check out <a href="http://barrierfreeab.ca">barrierfreeab.ca</a>.</p><br><p>Transcript can be found <a href="https://communityhousingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Transcript-Episode-5.pdf">here</a>.</p><br><p>Artwork by Edmonton artist <a href="https://amandachwelos.com/">Amanda Chwelos</a>.</p><br><p>Music in this episode is from <a href="https://www.sessions.blue">Blue Dot Sessions</a>, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Bartmann/single/hard-living/">Hard Living by John Bartman</a> from freemusicarchive.org.</p> Community housing might not be the silver bullet to our affordable and accessible housing crisis, but does it hold the key? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore what we can do to improve housing for disabled people in Edmonton, and much more. This episode features interviews with Yael Neville and Karan Smith.For more information on a Barrier Free Alberta, check out barrierfreeab.ca.Transcript can be found here.Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org. Community housing might not be the silver bullet to our affordable and accessible housing crisis, but does it hold the key? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore what we can do to improve housing for disabled people in Edmon... Community housing, accessible housing, disability No full 6 1 Community housing might not be the silver bullet to our affordable and accessible housing crisis, but does it hold the key? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore what we can do to improve housing for disabled people in Edmonton, and much more. This episode features interviews with Yael Neville and Karan Smith.

For more information on a Barrier Free Alberta, check out barrierfreeab.ca.

Transcript can be found here.

Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.

Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/5h7br8p50z 00:36:09 Tue, 8 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Episode 4: Uncovering our hidden biases <p>What happens when the biggest barriers to accessibility aren’t physical or financial, but our beliefs and attitudes? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore how attitudinal biases shape everything connected to disability—from housing design to policy decisions—and why dismantling these invisible walls is key to building truly inclusive communities. This episode features interviews with Carey Taschuk and Ian Young. </p><br><p>Transcript can be found <a href="https://communityhousingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Transcript-Episode-4.pdf">here</a>.</p><br><p>Artwork by Edmonton artist <a href="https://amandachwelos.com/">Amanda Chwelos</a>.</p><br><p>Music in this episode is from <a href="https://www.sessions.blue">Blue Dot Sessions</a>, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Bartmann/single/hard-living/">Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org</a>.</p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p> What happens when the biggest barriers to accessibility aren’t physical or financial, but our beliefs and attitudes? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore how attitudinal biases shape everything connected to disability—from housing design to policy decisions—and why dismantling these invisible walls is key to building truly inclusive communities. This episode features interviews with Carey Taschuk and Ian Young. Transcript can be found here.Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org.   What happens when the biggest barriers to accessibility aren’t physical or financial, but our beliefs and attitudes? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore how attitudinal biases shape everything connected to disability—from ... Community housing, accessible housing, disability No full 5 1 What happens when the biggest barriers to accessibility aren’t physical or financial, but our beliefs and attitudes? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore how attitudinal biases shape everything connected to disability—from housing design to policy decisions—and why dismantling these invisible walls is key to building truly inclusive communities. This episode features interviews with Carey Taschuk and Ian Young. 

Transcript can be found here.

Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.

Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org.

 

 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/hq3rv0fs78 00:38:03 Tue, 3 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Episode 3: Rethinking housing red tape <p>Community housing has a social mission to provide safe, affordable, and accessible housing. But why is that not always the case? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore the bureaucratic barriers to accessibility and where they come from, along with how red tape can sometimes be the very reason accessibility standards are upheld. This episode features interviews with Crista Christensen, Skyler Morgan and Dr. Joshua Evans.</p><br><p>Transcript can be found <a href="https://communityhousingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Transcript-Episode-3.pdf">here</a>.</p><br><p>Artwork by Edmonton artist <a href="https://amandachwelos.com/">Amanda Chwelos</a>.</p><br><p>Music in this episode is from <a href="https://www.sessions.blue">Blue Dot Sessions</a>, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Bartmann/single/hard-living/">Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org</a>.</p> Community housing has a social mission to provide safe, affordable, and accessible housing. But why is that not always the case? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore the bureaucratic barriers to accessibility and where they come from, along with how red tape can sometimes be the very reason accessibility standards are upheld. This episode features interviews with Crista Christensen, Skyler Morgan and Dr. Joshua Evans.Transcript can be found here.Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org. Community housing has a social mission to provide safe, affordable, and accessible housing. But why is that not always the case? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore the bureaucratic barriers to accessibility and where they... Community housing, accessible housing, disability No full 4 1 Community housing has a social mission to provide safe, affordable, and accessible housing. But why is that not always the case? Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore the bureaucratic barriers to accessibility and where they come from, along with how red tape can sometimes be the very reason accessibility standards are upheld. This episode features interviews with Crista Christensen, Skyler Morgan and Dr. Joshua Evans.

Transcript can be found here.

Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.

Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/nc5s758b48 00:36:32 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Episode 2: Adapting to our environments <p>What makes a space truly accessible? Even with the best intentions, small oversights can create big obstacles. Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore the physical barriers in community housing and some potential solutions. This episode features interviews with Michelle Bissell and Jamie Graham, who was accompanied by Colleen Graham. </p><br><p><a href="https://communityhousingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Transcript-Episode-2.pdf">Transcript can be found here.</a></p><br><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DZdyFaZhJD5h0a8rlsgWC2tvqFFy4Dsx/view?usp=share_link">Photos</a> of the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DtAW4dt1NRvWcoJKtJoA-bLBKi3ZmuPE/view?usp=share_link">coffin</a> Artspace Co-op used for demonstrations.</p><br><p>Artwork by Edmonton artist <a href="https://amandachwelos.com/">Amanda Chwelos</a>.</p><br><p>Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Bartmann/single/hard-living/">Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org</a>.</p> What makes a space truly accessible? Even with the best intentions, small oversights can create big obstacles. Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore the physical barriers in community housing and some potential solutions. This episode features interviews with Michelle Bissell and Jamie Graham, who was accompanied by Colleen Graham. Transcript can be found here.Photos of the coffin Artspace Co-op used for demonstrations.Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org. What makes a space truly accessible? Even with the best intentions, small oversights can create big obstacles. Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore the physical barriers in community housing and some potential solutions. Th... Community housing, accessible housing, disability No full 3 1 What makes a space truly accessible? Even with the best intentions, small oversights can create big obstacles. Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore the physical barriers in community housing and some potential solutions. This episode features interviews with Michelle Bissell and Jamie Graham, who was accompanied by Colleen Graham. 

Transcript can be found here.

Photos of the coffin Artspace Co-op used for demonstrations.

Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.

Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/862b85564s 00:44:58 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Trailer: Introducing Accessing Home <p>Accessing Home is a limited series podcast exploring accessible housing in Edmonton, hosted by Meagan Miller and Zachary Weeks. Across five monthly episodes, examine the barriers and explore the possibilities for accessible housing in the community housing sector. Episodes begin March 31, 2025.</p><br><p>Transcript can be found <a href="https://communityhousingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Trailer-Transcript.pdf">here</a>.</p><br><p>Artwork by Edmonton artist <a href="https://amandachwelos.com/">Amanda Chwelos</a>.</p><br><p>Music by <a href="https://www.sessions.blue/">Blue Dot Sessions</a>.</p> Accessing Home is a limited series podcast exploring accessible housing in Edmonton, hosted by Meagan Miller and Zachary Weeks. Across five monthly episodes, examine the barriers and explore the possibilities for accessible housing in the community housing sector. Episodes begin March 31, 2025.Transcript can be found here.Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Accessing Home is a limited series podcast exploring accessible housing in Edmonton, hosted by Meagan Miller and Zachary Weeks. Across five monthly episodes, examine the barriers and explore the possibilities for accessible housing in the community hou... Community housing, accessible housing, disability No full 0 1 Accessing Home is a limited series podcast exploring accessible housing in Edmonton, hosted by Meagan Miller and Zachary Weeks. Across five monthly episodes, examine the barriers and explore the possibilities for accessible housing in the community housing sector. Episodes begin March 31, 2025.

Transcript can be found here.

Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/r49g44kk2t 00:02:39 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Episode 1: Dreaming of accessible housing <p>Why is finding an accessible home so hard? Despite rising demand, Edmonton’s housing system continues to fail people with disabilities—leaving many trapped in spaces that don’t meet their needs. Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore Edmonton’s housing landscape, uncovering why the current system falls short and how community housing offers some of the best (yet still insufficient) options. This episode features interviews with Karan Smith, Skyler Morgan and Dr. Damian Collins.</p><br><p><a href="https://communityhousingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Transcript-Episode-1.pdf">Transcript can be found here</a>.</p><br><p>Artwork by Edmonton artist <a href="https://amandachwelos.com/">Amanda Chwelos</a>.</p><br><p>Music in this episode is from <a href="https://www.sessions.blue">Blue Dot Sessions</a>, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Bartmann/single/hard-living/">Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org</a>.</p> Why is finding an accessible home so hard? Despite rising demand, Edmonton’s housing system continues to fail people with disabilities—leaving many trapped in spaces that don’t meet their needs. Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore Edmonton’s housing landscape, uncovering why the current system falls short and how community housing offers some of the best (yet still insufficient) options. This episode features interviews with Karan Smith, Skyler Morgan and Dr. Damian Collins.Transcript can be found here.Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org. Why is finding an accessible home so hard? Despite rising demand, Edmonton’s housing system continues to fail people with disabilities—leaving many trapped in spaces that don’t meet their needs. Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks... Community housing, accessible housing, disability No full 1 1 Why is finding an accessible home so hard? Despite rising demand, Edmonton’s housing system continues to fail people with disabilities—leaving many trapped in spaces that don’t meet their needs. Host Meagan Miller and accessibility expert Zachary Weeks explore Edmonton’s housing landscape, uncovering why the current system falls short and how community housing offers some of the best (yet still insufficient) options. This episode features interviews with Karan Smith, Skyler Morgan and Dr. Damian Collins.

Transcript can be found here.

Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos.

Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions, a repository of free music for podcasters. It also features Hard Living by John Bartman from freemusicarchive.org.

 

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