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Articles by Mitch Stark

About Mitch Stark
Hey there! My name is Mitch Stark, I am an energetic, determined and outgoing 17-year-old. I use a power wheelchair to get around as I have a physical disability called Cerebral Palsy. Throughout my life I always work on trying to make the accessibility/disability space better for all. Last summer I volunteered at CJRU The Scope at Ryerson radio station. This is where my fight for the accessibility community really came alive. I hosted my own radio show called Access Files focusing on accessibility and disability issues. Mainly I interviewed politicians and individuals working in corporate communications. I look at my show as a way to express what is going on in our community. At the end of the day my goal is to relate what I am talking about on my show to the rest of Canadians who do not have disabilities. I think to myself, if I can do this this is when we will see you real change for individuals with accessibility needs. Next year I will be attending Humber College for journalism. I can truly say that my love for journalism came from my experience at CJRU. The radio station ultimately helped me find my voice and at the same time gave me some way to use it. I believe that if everyone uses their voice we can unite as one community. Uniting as one will leave us with endless possibilities for the future. So I ask you please join me and use your voice so that we can finally see real change for those with accessibility needs. I believe not only is this my fight, but it is everyone's fight because some day we will all need some type of accessibility, so why not start now! I hope we can work together now and in the future to make Canada accessible for all! To find out more about my radio show please visit cjru.ca Access Files airs every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 PM on 1280AM in Toronto and at cjru.ca.
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Access Files Episode 9: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we pulled this from our archives where I talk to Dr Eliza Chandler, where we touch on the […]

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Access Files Episode 26: School + Disability = ? with Mikael Jensen

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With the school year about to start we talk to Mikael Jensen, Child and Youth Worker, where we touch on the following topics: How did […]

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Access Files Episode 25: Legendary School Journey with Kirk Ashman

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With the summer upon us we talk to Kirk Ashman and his wisdom going through school, where we touch on the following topics: Tips, tricks […]

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Access Files Episode 23: Don’t Dis-Able Travel

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With the summer upon us we talk to Mark Daprato and his experience with travelling with his son Dean, who has mobility needs, where we […]

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Access Files Episode 22: Hockey Is Hockey No Matter What!

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With the Paralympic Games coming up in September, this episode, we talk to veteran power wheelchair players Donald Barrie and Neil Mercer, where we touch […]

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Access Files Episode 21: Amy Burk – Scoring without Sight in Goalball

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With the Paralympic Games coming up in September, this episode, we talk to two-time Paralympian, Amy Burk, where we touch on the following topics: How she […]

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Access Files Episode 20: Watters Sailing on the Water

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With the Paralympic Games coming up in September, this episode, we talk to veteran para-sailor, Rick Watters, where we touch on the following topics: How […]

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Access Files Episode 19: Power of Rejection Part 2

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In this episode we talk to my high school teacher, Karin Simpson of Keswick High School, York Region District School Board where we touch on the […]

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Access Files Episode 18: Power of Rejection Part 1

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In this episode we talk to my high school teacher, Heather Sebastian of Keswick High School, York Region District School Board where we touch on […]

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Access Files Episode 17: The Brother’s Perspective

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Throughout the month of May, we at Access Files are celebrating Personal Support Workers and Caregivers! In this episode we talk to Torrance and brother/co-host Terrence […]

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