Accessing Home

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

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

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

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 Coop used for demonstrations. Artwork by Edmonton artist Amanda Chwelos. Music

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

A new podcast about accessibility and community housing in Edmonton. Hosted by Meagan Miller and Zachary Weeks. Coming soon.Music by Blue Dot Sessions.