Community Members Share Experiences
Hosted by Tory Bowman and Oda Al-anizi, Underestimated in a show about breaking barriers for people with disabilities. We are all aging. For people with spinal cord injuries, this process is accelerated. This series is focused on healthy aging strategies for people with disabilities, including aging and bone health, skin integrity, mental health, heart health and more.
Join us weekly to meet expert clinicians and people with lived experience who will share their stories.
Tory Bowman, Host
Oda Al-Anizi, Host
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The following interviews feature members in our community reflecting on their experiences.
Underestimated Episodes
Heart Health – Underestimated Discover accessible activities to keep your heart healthy as you age, hear a physiotherapist's perspective on heart health and learn about the importance of adapting as you age with a… 
Mental Health – Underestimated Mental health is one of the most important aspects to our quality of life. Hear from professionals in the psychotherapy and counseling field and learn about how you can access… 
Joints & Mobility – Underestimated Learn about how the joints impact mobility as you age. Come on a tour of a physiotherapy clinic that specializes in preventing wear and tear on the joints for people… 
Skin Integrity – Underestimated Managing your skin can set the foundation for living a healthy life as you age with a disability. Learn about how pressure injuries can impact people with an SCI, and… 
Osteoporosis – Underestimated Bone health is an important part of aging. Learn about the importance of bone density, how you can reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures as you age and keeping your… 
Equipment – Underestimated Access to the right equipment can be a game changer for independence and quality of life. Hear from an Occupational Therapist about incorporating specific equipment into your daily routine, and… Underestimated is brought to you by Cortree, a division of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario.
Underestimated was created with the support of a grant from the Craig H. Neilson Foundation to Spinal Cord Injury Ontario.
Underestimated was produced in partnership with Rogers TV Simcoe.
Hear from our mentors in the community who share their experiences navigating their careers.
Blogs
Jim Kyte: Former Hockey Player Excels in Academia Whether you think you can or cannot, you are right. Believing in yourself and persevering through hard work and a positive attitude are important keys to success. 
Anna: Looking Beyond Barriers to Find Meaningful Work The pandemic has created an environment where work-from-home is regularly accepted and many companies are planning to keep it that way even after the pandemic is over. 
Judy: Finding Meaning After Covid Job Loss The Employment Services team has helped me improve the quality of my life. I now have multiple seasonal and year-round roles working in customer service. Underestimated Season 1
Varun Chandak – Interview Varun Chandak is the Founder and President of Access to Success, an organization that supports students with disabilities enrolled in MBA programs in Canada. 
Franklyn McFadden – Interview Franklyn McFadden is an energetic and charismatic Customer Service Representative at a local supermarket. 
Eyra Abraham – Interview Eyra Abraham is Founder/CEO of Lisnen, an app that leverages Artificial intelligence (AI) for social good. 
Jaspreet Dhaliwal – Interview Jaspreet Dhaliwal is a Peer Program Coordinator at SCIO with lived experience with a spinal cord injury. 
Max Lieberman – Interview Max Lieberman is the Founder of Liebs & Co., a small company that helps employers recognize the value of hiring people with disabilities by providing them with the appropriate tools… 
Jolene MacDonald – Interview Jolene MacDonald is the Founder of Accessibrand, a company that helps businesses level up their digital accessibility. 
Tohamah Abdulwahab – Interview Tohamah Abdulwahab has over twenty years working in various roles within the entertainment industry. 
Ashton Forrest – Interview Ashton Forrest is a philosophically minded Human Rights Advocate with a passion for social justice. 
Ramin Raunak – Interview Ramin Raunak is an Administrative Assistant for Canadian Heritage through the Government of Canada. 
Mithila Sasithara – Interview Mithila Sasithara is a Health and Society major currently working in an administrative role. 
Mahadeo Sukhai – Interview Mahadeo Sukhai is Chief Research Officer, Chief Accessibility Officer and VP International Affairs at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). The following courses are designed for job seekers and employers in Canada to help them tap into the benefits of building an inclusive workplace.
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