Launching successfully in Canada, Disney+ Star is leaving a lot to be desired for the blind. Boasting hundreds of mature films and TV series, it’s been described as an international version of Hulu. Unlike the United States however, Star appears as a seventh tile directly in the app too. We may not get live … Read more
In a tale of love and marriage, The Blindnamic Duo are sharing how they make things work on this week’s podisode! After a slight delay, Marc and Jan are back to discuss what it’s like to be married while relying on social assistance. How does being on ODSP put a strain on those in … Read more
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
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
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
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
It’s been a few weeks since we’ve covered Ontario’s Disability Support Program (ODSP) on here and there’s a reason for that. After delving into social assistance so much and ultimately becoming very discouraged, I needed a break from it. We’ve actively been avoiding serious subject matter on the podcast and I’ve even strayed away … Read more
So let’s get my hot take out of the way: Nebula is the best character from Guardians Of The Galaxy. Sure, Star-Lord is hilarious, Gamora is a bad ass, Groot, Drax, Mantis are all different combinations of the two and Rocket… well, he’s a talking raccoon that enjoys killing people…. like a lot of … Read more
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
I’ve been promising an update on correspondence regarding how ODSP interacts with CERB. For those of you who missed it, I recently wrote a letter to Members of Provincial and Federal Parliament (MPPs and MPs respectively.) I’m not sure what I was expecting in return but the results have left me feeling fairly defeated. … Read more