In Episode 20 of Disability Rights and Wrongs — The David Lepodcast, Learn More About How to Use Humour as Part of Disability Advocacy, From a Wonderful Stand-Up Comedian with Disabilities

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In Episode 20 of Disability Rights and Wrongs — The David Lepodcast, Learn More About How to Use Humour as Part of Disability Advocacy, From a Wonderful Stand-Up Comedian with Disabilities

 

October 18, 2026

 

SUMMARY

 

Episode 20 of “Disability Rights and Wrongs — The David Lepodcast” is now ready for you! It includes the second part of AODA Alliance Chair David Lepofsky’s interview with laugh-a-minute stand-up comedian Courtney Gilmour. This episode is aptly entitled: “It’s No Joke…Oh Yes It IS! Learn to Use Humour in your Disability Advocacy with Comedian, Courtney Gilmour – Part 2:

 

Courtney Gilmour uses her disabilities in a creative and clever way as part of her performances. She offers tips to people engaging in disability advocacy who may not feel like they could use humour as a tool in the persuasion process.

 

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  • Episode 1 The 12-Year Fight for Automated Stop Announcements on the TTC about Lepofsky’s long struggle to make transit in Toronto accessible for blind riders with host David Lepofsky.
  • Episode 2: Beyond Building Codes: Designing Spaces for Everyone with guest built-environment accessible design expert Thea Kurdi
  • Episode 3: Smart Strategies, Real Change: Lessons from a Landmark Autism Campaign, Part 1 covering how targeted advocacy resulted in policy change for autism therapies. With guest autism advocate Bruce McIntosh.
  • Episode 4: Turning Barriers into Headlines: Practical Tips from a Veteran News Reporter with former journalist Michelle McQuigge.
  • Episode 5 and Episode 6: How to get a Politician’s Attention Part 1 and Part 2 with the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, former Ontario Premier.
  • Episode 7: Airline Accessibility: How Maayan Ziv Turned a Mangled Wheelchair into Real Change with Maayan Ziv.
  • Episode 8: Smart Strategies, Real Change: Lessons from a Landmark Autism Campaign, Part 2 covering how targeted advocacy resulted in policy change for autism therapies with guest autism advocate Bruce McIntosh.
  • Episode 9: Why Must a Doctor with Disabilities Combat Accessibility Barriers in the Health Care System? with physician Dr. Lisa Freeman.
  • Episode 10 and Episode 11: The Milestone Fight for Including Disability Rights in Canada’s Charter of Rights – With Yvonne Peters, Part 1 and Part 2
  • Episode 12 and Episode 13: Advocating for Livable Homes – With Accessible Housing Activist and Raging Granny, Kate Chung – Part 1 and Part 2.
  • Episode 14 and Episode 15: Advocacy Is a Team Sport – How to Successfully Navigate Coalitions with Wendy Porch – Part 1 and Part 2.
  • Episode 16 and Episode 17: How to Advocate for a Child’s Disability-Related Learning Needs with retired school principle, Debbie Stern – Parts 1 and 2.
  • Episode 18: “Retrospective — Speed-Dating with the David Lepodcast’s First Season Guests.
  • Episode 19 and Episode 20: It’s No Joke…Oh Yes It IS! Learn to Use Humour in your Disability Advocacy with Comedian, Courtney Gilmour – Parts 1 and 2.