על אודות פודקאסט זה 🔗
Books Beyond Barriers explores the wonders of books, resources, research and insights all about (and for!) the disability community. In each episode, host Krissy Wright, librarian at the CCS Disability Action Library and Information Service, will provide helpful resource recommendations, share gems of information, and sometimes even invite special guests to share their insights.
Whether you’re looking for resources on a specific topic, want to learn something new about disability or simply want to hear from people who understand your lived experience, Books Beyond Barriers is here to support you on your journey.
Join us as we dive into the diverse stories that make up the disability community and strive to make good information accessible to all!
Whether you’re looking for resources on a specific topic, want to learn something new about disability or simply want to hear from people who understand your lived experience, Books Beyond Barriers is here to support you on your journey.
Join us as we dive into the diverse stories that make up the disability community and strive to make good information accessible to all!
מנחים:
תדירות עדכון:
biweekly
אורך אודיו ממוצע:
23 minutes
ראיונות אורחים
אנגלית
ניו זילנד
44 פרקים
מאז 10 ביוני 2024
episodic
הפרק החדש ביותר 🔗
Everyone deserves a chance to show what they can do. In Episode 42 of Books Beyond Barriers, host Krissy Wright talks with Eleanor Blakey, a career development practitioner and neurodiversity advocate, about career pathways for neurodivergent people.
Eleanor shares how raising her autistic son l…
פרקים קודמים 🔗
Disabled characters in fiction have too often been written as villains, victims or people to be pitied. In this solo episode of Books Beyond Barriers, CCS Disability Action librarian Krissy Wright explores how that is changing and why authentic disability representation in books matters. Krissy re…
No guest this episode! Host and CCS Disability Action librarian Krissy Wright shares a stack of new children's books now available to borrow, all chosen to support families navigating change, celebrating diverse homes, and building understanding of disability and neurodiversity.
Krissy covers boo…
In Episode 39 of Books Beyond Barriers, host Krissy Wright talks with author and illustrator Cats Hampson about her children's picture book Lila's Story, a beautifully illustrated exploration of neurodivergence and non-verbal communication. Krissy opens with a look at communication and language ba…
In this episode of Books Beyond Barriers, host Krissy Wright is joined by Vicki Mitchell, Service Coordinator at CCS Disability Action Otago, to break down carer support funding and how to fill out the claim form step by step. If you care for a disabled family member in New Zealand, this episode e…
In this episode of Books Beyond Barriers, host Krissy Wright is joined by Bernette Peters, National Manager for Kaitiaki Services at CCS Disability Action, to talk about the importance of respite care for family carers and whānau. Krissy shares her own experience caring for her two sons, including…
In this episode of Books Beyond Barriers, host Krissy Wright talks with accessibility consultant Katie Bourke from BarrierFree about what true accessibility looks like beyond the building code. A wheelchair user with nearly 20 years' experience across Ireland, the UK, and New Zealand, Katie unpack…
What makes a home accessible, welcoming, and usable for everyone?
In this episode of Books Beyond Barriers, Krissy Wright talks with Geoff Penrose, Manager of Lifemark, about Universal Design in housing and how it can improve everyday living for people of all ages and abilities. Learn why feature…
How can neurodivergent teens build confidence with money? In this episode of Books Beyond Barriers, Krissy Wright speaks with New Zealand author Meladi Rae about financial literacy for teens with ADHD and autism. Explore how differences in impulse spending, executive functioning, and decision-maki…
In this episode of Books Beyond Barriers, Krissy Wright explores LGBTQIA+ books, rainbow literature, and disability representation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Featuring the Out on the Shelves campaign, book reviews, and a conversation with queer, disabled author Andi C Buchanan, the episode highlight…
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