The Disability Files is a podcast that explores the expanding world of Disability arts and accessible cultural practice in Canada. Each episode features conversations with artists, arts workers, and audiences who are reimagining what access can look like—when it's rooted in creativity, care, and disability-led leadership.

Through personal stories and real-world examples, we explore how the arts can challenge ableism, build community, and shift how we understand and relate to disability.

Whether you're a presenter, cultural worker, or someone curious about disability and social justice, this podcast offers new perspectives and practical ideas to help you reframe, imagine and enact a more inclusive arts world.

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Episode 2: Building a Culture of Access with Adrienne Wong and Clayton Baraniuk

How do you build access into the DNA of a festival? We speak with Adrienne Wong, Artistic Co-Director of the Festival of Live Digital Art (FOLDA), and Clayton Baraniuk, the festival’s Access Coordinator.

Together, they unpack how FOLDA reimagines inclusion—from digital innovation to community-led learning. They share honest stories about what works, what doesn’t, and why joy, flexibility, and deep listening are key ingredients in making access sustainable. This episode

Episode 1: Reclaiming Ourselves with Eliza Chandler

In this opening episode, we speak with artist, curator, and scholar Eliza Chandler, who shares her journey of coming into her identity as a disabled person and the role that community played in that process.

Eliza discusses the politics of representation, how society has historically constructed ideas of normalcy, and the importance of reclaiming our narratives through art and culture. She offers a powerful reflection on why relationships within the disability community are essential, and how meaningful representation can foster true belonging.