Mayday: Neurodiversity Now!: Recent Episodes
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Mayday: Neurodiversity Now! is a weekly 30-minute broadcast on Vancouver Coop Radio, hosted by young community members who identify as neurodiverse. The show deals with topics such as inclusion, bullying, advocacy, and more. The purpose of the podcast is to provide a platform for forward-thinking neurodiverse community members to share their opinions, challenges, and triumphs, and to educate listeners about the importance of inclusion. The Neurodiversity Now team believes that neurodiversity is the key to a prosperous and peaceful future for all of humanity.
How can neurodivergent students form social connections at university? This episode is all about the ways you can form connections with fellow students, even when 'joining social clubs' just doesn't work.
Cue the Harry Potter references! University is the perfect ‘mountain troll’ because it is designed to push students to the limits and it can be immensely stressful and isolating, but also rewarding and empowering. Every student is experiencing this, so allow yourself to experience it alongside them.
Episode in article form: https://maydayclub.ca/2021/09/26/making-friends-at-university-tips-for-neurodiverse-university-students/
Every human being deserves to be treated with equal dignity and respect. Part of that respect is being spoken to in an age appropriate way using age-appropriate pronouns. By choosing to call an intellectually disabled adult sir instead of buddy, you are marking him as an equal and showing both him and the people around you that you respect him. This may seem like a subtle and inconsequential request: to stop using the nickname buddy towards adults with ID. But by becoming more aware of the terminology you use in everyday conversations, you are becoming part of a growing revolution of respect and equality of treatment and opportunity for every person.
Here is the podcast in article form: Ten Reasons Not to Call Adults With Intellectual Disabilities 'Buddy' - Mayday Club Youth Choir
Photo by Анастасия Беккер from Pexels
Listen now to hear the story of Sabrina Ettagiak - a young Inuit woman who has overcome homelessness and mental health challenges throughout her life.
Nicole interviews various adults living with Prater-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Special guests include Sarah Meston and Amanda Robinson. Thanks to Sarah from Abbotsford, Scarlet from Abbotsford, and Riley from Richmond for co-hosting today's show :D
Neurodiverse teens, kids, and adults - and members of the Mayday Club Youth Choir - discuss their views on the pandemic restrictions, vaccinations, and what they are looking forward to after the end of the pandemic.
As always, the episodes are uncensored, raw, and laced with humor and authenticity.
On behalf of all of us, thanks for tuning in!
We are kicking off our second season with a hilariously entertaining episode hosted by #DustyChipura! Dusty is a neurodiverse adult, an ADHD Coach, musician, writer, blogger, vlogger, creator and mom - we are SO excited to have her on board. Tune in to listen to her inaugural episode of "Ask a Neurotypical".
The Argentinian band "Reynols" started in 1993 in Buenos Aires and is famous amongst many things for its unique Down syndrome drummer/vocalist, who is the band's spiritual architect. Reynols is also known for its musical diversity, which spans everything from cosmic free rock and lo-fi drone electronic music, to conceptual sound art and social/political/esoteric observations.
The Argentinian band "Reynols" started in 1993 in Buenos Aires and is famous amongst many things for its unique Down syndrome drummer/vocalist, who is the band's spiritual architect. Reynols is also known for its musical diversity, which spans everything from cosmic free rock and lo-fi drone electronic music, to conceptual sound art and social/political/esoteric observations.
This episode is dedicated to all the brave men and women who have fought for the freedoms and rights that we enjoy.
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This episodes briefly delves into the grim and creepy history of the mental asylum system, dating as far back as 900A.D. to 2000.
Young people with neurodiversities from all around the Lower Mainland discuss their experiences in the first week of back-to-school.
As usual, the episode is full of information, laced with humor, and presented with a raw honesty and call to action from listeners.
The way something is presented to you can have a big impact on the way you perceive it. This is the second episode in a four-part series on terminology and the impacts it can have on the way we perceive information.
In this episode, Nicole speaks with Kevin and Meredith from Abbotsford, both of whom are visually impaired, about the pros and cons of certain terms in use today, including 'special needs', 'diverseabilities', 'neurodiverse' and 'neurotypical', and others.
As usual, the episode is full of information, laced with humor, and presented with a raw honesty and call to action from listeners.
The way something is presented to you can have a big impact on the way you perceive it. This is the first episode in a four-part series on terminology and the impacts it can have on the way we perceive information.
In this episode, Nicole discusses the history, evolution, and origins of the term 'special needs', and highlights some troubles that it is causing in our world.
As usual, the episode is full of information, laced with humor, and presented with a raw honesty and call to action from listeners.
Nicole and Riley speak with two young women who have grown up with siblings who are neurodiverse. Music: 'Maria' from 'Little Bones' by Irish Mythen https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Irish_Mythen_Little_Bones?id=Bi2yoibggurlbquhg2t3xsn7g6e&hl=en&fbclid=IwAR1c8g2_TgZA_bJM2N__ueHSWr9HuAwBiBTNKGI-5MWqdSq06-UwtTwTJEA
Co-hosted by Nicole and Riley. A diverse group of young people offer their insights about friendships and what different types mean. Featuring Francis (17), Lily (9), and Tristan (16).
Co-hosted by Nicole and Riley, Natalie discusses her experiences growing up in a segregated education system, and the impacts that it has had on her - good and bad.
Nicole and Riley share their experiences on going through an autism diagnosis. Janan (17) from North Delta shares her story and advice after being diagnosed with autism in grade 9.
Episode Six! Cohosts Nicole and Riley talk with guest Shea from Mission BC about employment.
Co-hosted by Nicole and Riley, Kevin and Meredith of Abbotsford discuss struggles around employment, how terminology has evolved over the past 20 years, and how music impacts their lives. Meredith and Kevin from Abbotsford. Both are visually impaired, musically gifted, and act as role models to many young people in the community who are neurodiverse
Nicole introduces two co-hosts, Lucas and Riley, both young people from Greater Vancouver living with autism. The three discuss the meanings of neurodiversity and related terminology.
Young Trillium, 24-year-old rapper and writer from Chillliwack BC talks with Nicole about how he has found a social niche and creative outlet through rap.
Our very first episode of Mayday: Neurodiversity Now! We are right in the midst of a pandemic with covid-19. Everyone is staying home, and things are getting pretty weird! While many people are practicing social distancing, we invite you to connect with us via this episode! Guests Adrienne Reitsma and Ben Simcoe share their talents with us, and share their thoughts on inclusion, neurodiversity, and music!!