37. The Unintended Consequences Of Blindness

It’s Labour Day and The Blindnamic Duo are finally back to end the summer in style!   Looking on the bright side of life, Marc and Jan are reminiscing on how The Blind Avenger’s vision-loss has created some unexpected mishaps. It’s a podisode featuring ferris wheels, foot stomps and air hockey, so come have a … Read more

Week of Disability Uprising (Draft Proposal)

I think everyone can agree that it’s time for revolution, an uprising for those with disabilities. A show of support and force, an act to get recognition and acknowledgement, a demonstration for change. These are just my initial thoughts, the beginnings of a plan. I don’t want one protest and I don’t want one day. … Read more

Benefit Units Are The Worst

One of the worst financial decisions one can make is being part of a benefit unit on Ontario’s Disability Support Program (ODSP,) whether by marriage or birth.   Sure, emotionally, it can be great. Romantic, even. Pledging a life together, committed through good times and bad, for  better or worse, richer or for poorer.   … Read more

35. You Say You Want A Disability Revolution

The Blindnamic Duo are back and have plenty of ground to cover!   How is Marc preparing for a revolution and what is Jan doing to help paint a picture for him? We’re  reviewing Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, talking Instagram photos and making a big announcement. Be sure to listen if you’re on the … Read more

A New ODSP And Other Changes

In the beginning, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) was meant to bring people with disabilities into society. That was the goal: inclusion. Somewhere along the way, ODSP became a means to push people with disabilities into society by getting them off ODSP (and the government financial assistance and/or humanitarian subsidies). That become the goal: save … Read more

34. The Blind Art Of Streaming For Marc

The Blindnamic Duo are back and row row rowing their boat gently down the stream!   Okay, so it isn’t THAT kind of stream but Marc and Jan still have plenty to talk about. Find out what they thought of streaming a concert on their latest Quarendate, how the Guiding Goddess is readjusting to work … Read more

Dealing With Blindness And The Covid-19 Pandemic: Part Three – Don’t Stand So Close To Me

(Note: This is the third in a three part series. Part one was inspired by our recent podcast, focuses on self-isolation and can be found here. It also contains links to Canadian and American mental health resources. Part two touches upon challenges with technology and is available here.)   I touched on this in our … Read more

Dealing With Blindness And The Covid-19 Pandemic: Part Two – Up With The Static And The Radio Waves

(Note: This is the second in a three part series. Part one was inspired by our recent podcast, focuses on self-isolation and can be found here. It also contains links to Canadian and American mental health resources. The final entry deals with being around others again and can be found here.)   Although technology often … Read more