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A Conversation with Marc Workman: Disability & Adaptability
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In the fourth episode of Broadcastability, co-hosts Chloë and Andrea interview Marc Workman, who works at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). In this episode, we cover several key topics, including Marc’s life story, the importance of networking, the impact of mentorship, and much more!
*French translation of the transcript to come*
Episode Credits
Recording: Jessica Geboers
Editing: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon
Cover Art: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon
Transcript: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon
Music: Justin Laurie
Image description for photo of Marc: A smiling man with light skin and black hair, wearing a grey suit with a black tie sits in a park. His left hand rests on his service dog, whose fur is light yellow.
Funding Partners:
We would like to acknowledge the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough and our podcast partner Easter Seals Canada for supporting the production of these podcasts. We would also like to thank our funding partners the Canada Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Centre for Global Disability Studies, TechNation, and the Catherine and Fredrik Eaton Charitable Foundation for helping us create Broadcastability.
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Guest introduction (00:01:45)
3. Academic Career (00:05:13)
4. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (00:07:07)
5. Blind Philosophy (00:08:11)
6. Career Changes (00:12:37)
7. Importance of Team Work (00:16:23)
8. How to Create an Inclusive Culture (00:19:17)
9. Accommodations (00:22:44)
10. Virtual Versus in Person Meeting (00:25:58)
11. Accessible Technologie (00:29:13)
12. Service Animals (00:32:18)
13. Living Downtown: Inclusive Neighbourhood? (00:38:11)
14. Job Interviews (00:42:38)
15. Different Life Trajectories (00:51:49)
16. Braille Use Amongst the Blind Community (00:54:13)
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