On this episode, we’re exploring a game-changing initiative at St-Hubert restaurants that’s transforming the dining experience for the autism community. With the help of Giant Steps, St-Hubert is setting a new standard in the restaurant industry with sensory-friendly spaces, comprehensive staff training, and a commitment to inclusive hiring.

Joining host Mark Bergman to discuss this initiative are Josée Vaillancourt, Director of Communications for The St-Hubert Group and Director of the St-Hubert Foundation, Alex Duquette, a St-Hubert franchise owner (Des Laurentides) in Laval, and Alain Bessette, Inclusive Employment Initiatives Manager at Giant Steps.

How did this collaboration come to life? What does an inclusive dining experience look like? And how is St-Hubert ensuring accessibility in both its restaurants and workforce? We’ll dive into all of it in this insightful conversation about the future of inclusivity in the restaurant industry.

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a time to celebrate the power of inclusion. This episode highlights the Shira Choir, a beloved Montreal choir that gives neurodivergent singers a space to shine.

Join us as we explore the choir’s impact, its growth, and the joy of music with:
🎵 Reverend Hazan Daniel Benlolo – Co-founder & Choir Director
🎵 Rebecca Bensimon – Choir Volunteer
🎵 Choir Participants – Yosef Robinson, Adena Schnarch & Robert Lemieux

Listen in for inspiring stories and find out how music creates a more inclusive world! 🎧

Meet Alessia Iglio, the inspiring force behind the DisTheDis movement. Diagnosed with dyspraxia and on the autism spectrum, she’s turned her personal challenges into a mission to redefine what it means to live with a disability. In this episode, Alessia and her dad Pietro share her journey of resilience and how she’s empowering others to see ability where others may see limits. Join us for a powerful conversation about overcoming adversity, changing perceptions, and embracing the power of ability.