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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!
Hosts:
Update frequency:
biweekly
Average audio length:
23 minutes
Guest interviews
English
New Zealand
43 episodes
since June 10, 2024
episodic
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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 rev…
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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 book…
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 bas…
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 ex…
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 unpacks…
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 features…
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-makin…
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 highlights…
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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