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  • Why is Accessible Housing so Difficult to Find?

    October 21, 2026 · 21 min

    Accessible architect Ron Wickman joins the show to explore the barriers that keep accessible and adaptable housing out of reach. Drawing on more than 30 years of professional experience and his personal connection to disability through his…

  • What Does it Mean to Create More Accessible Content in the Entertainment Industry?

    October 20, 2026 · 19 min

    How can the entertainment industry move beyond traditional accessibility features and make inclusion part of the creative process? Amy Amantea, a legally blind performer, actor, and access strategist, joins to explore how disabled artists…

  • How Accessible Is Banking for Canadians With Disabilities?

    October 16, 2026 · 18 min

    Disability, money, and financial accessibility intersect in ways that can shape independence, opportunity, and long-term security. This conversation explores the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), disability supports, the…

  • How Can Comedy Change The Way We See Disability?

    October 15, 2026 · 19 min

    Disability, accessibility, and comedy can challenge assumptions in unexpected ways. Courtney Gilmour joins Bean Gill and Marco Pasqua to explore how humour and laughter can break down attitudes toward disability, change perceptions, and…

  • Why Does Disability Representation in Politics Matter?

    October 14, 2026 · 20 min

    Disability representation in politics matters because decisions about accessibility affect every part of life. Jeff Overmars joins Access in Progress to explore why people with disabilities need a stronger voice in political leadership…

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  • What Does It Take to Create an Accessible Workplace?

    October 13, 2026 · 19 min

    What does it take to create a truly inclusive workplace for people with disabilities? Yat Li joins Marco Pasqua and Bean Gill to examine the barriers that continue to affect disability employment and the practical steps employers can take…

  • How Can We Reduce Advocacy Burnout?

    October 9, 2026 · 17 min

    Accessibility advocacy takes time, expertise, and emotional energy. Karin Pasqua shares her experiences working with municipalities and organizations under the Accessible Canada Act and Accessible B.C. Act, including what meaningful…

  • What Does Accessible Travel Actually Look Like?

    October 8, 2026 · 18 min

    What does accessible travel actually look like? Marco Pasqua, Bean Gill, and John Loeppky share firsthand experiences and practical strategies for navigating accessible air travel, while connecting those experiences to Canada's goal of…

  • Do You Know Your Disability Rights?

    October 7, 2026 · 20 min

    Disabled people’s rights are human rights, but knowing those rights and being able to access them in practice can be very different things. Rob MacIsaac, a social worker at Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, shares practical insight into…

  • The Accessible Canada Act: What you need to know for 2040

    October 6, 2026 · 18 min

    Welcome to Access in Progress, where we examine our path toward a barrier-free Canada by 2040. Join us as we break down the latest updates. Hosted by Marco Pasqua and Bean Gill, this show connects high-level policy to your daily life. We…

  • Access in Progress - Launching October 6!

    September 22, 2026 · 1 min

    Access in Progress launches on October 6! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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About the show

Canada says it will be barrier-free by 2040. Access in Progress checks the work. Hosts Marco Pasqua and Bean Gill take the Accessible Canada Act off the shelf and into real life, one barrier and one fix at a time.