Mihai Covaser
Public speaker, fundraiser, and advocate for the Canadian disability community through various initiatives and across media. Aspiring lawyer and editor, producer, and host of Help Teach.
Appears in 45 Episodes
Episode 43 - Tough Love
In this episode, we broach the subject of self-image in a different light and talk about where would-be advocates and their role models might be holding themselves bac...
Episode 42 - Beyond the Swing (Re-Release)
Tune in to this re-release of a hidden gem that opened Season 3 of Help Teach, where we dissect the nuts and bolts of inclusive playgrounds, from funding to constructi...
Episode 41 - Excellence Through the Arts (Re-Release)
Enjoy this re-release of one of most popular episodes from the Help Teach vault. In December, 2024, Mihai reconnected with his elementary school principal John McMahon...
Episode 40 - Not by the Letter
In this episode, we discuss recovery after Post Concussion Syndrome and the importance of access to the classroom, even when it seems impossible. Join Mihai and debut ...
Episode 39 - Addressing the Weasel in the Room
In this episode, we discuss ADHD in the modern day, in adulthood and, most importantly, in the classroom. Join Mihai and young entrepreneur Ammaar Khan as they explore...
Episode 38 - Policy and Pedagogy
In this episode, we discuss disability in post-secondary and professional education, the impact of policy on access and the power of professors to make a difference in...
Episode 37 - Catching up with Payton
In this episode, we discuss transitioning from high school to post-secondary studies as a disabled student and three tips for making the most of the experience. Join M...
Episode 36 - Next Steps
Join me as I offer some life updates on where I've been and where I'm headed in 2025. In this episode, I lay out some plans for the future of Help Teach, chat about my...
Episode 35 - Bonus
Bonus content for Episode 35 with Gillian Nycum about neuropluralism in the classroom and her work, Authentic Front by Gillian Nycum (soon to be Fields of Potential).
Episode 35 - Taking C.A.I.R. - Neuropluralism for the Classroom
In this episode, we take a new approach to the challenge of neurodiversity in the classroom and offer a simple solution for teachers to make their students feel welcom...
Episode 34 - It's Just Good Business - Part 2
In this episode, we delve into the sometimes conflicted world of entrepreneurship and accessibility, especially for those living with a visual impairment. Join Mihai a...
Episode 33 - It's Just Good Business - Part 1
In this episode, we delve into the sometimes conflicted world of entrepreneurship and accessibility with Help Teach's second visually impaired guest. Join Mihai and Ai...
Episode 32 - Season 3 Recap
Join Mihai Covaser as he recaps and summarizes the most important lessons from Season 3 of Help Teach, with a focus on the vital importance of attitudes and mentality....
Episode 31 - The Sixth Sense
In this episode, we explain the "accessibility Spidey-sense" that often accompanies life as a disability advocate or ally and how we can more effectively share the wor...
Episode 30 - Our Own Worst Enemy
In this special milestone episode, Help Teach goes international as we explore the power of our own attitudes in shaping our disability experience. Join Mihai and Andr...
Episode 29 - Designed for Whom?
In this long-awaited return episode, we take a deep dive into user experience design, digital platforms, and accessibility in the modern age. Join Mihai and Valérie Ch...
Episode 28 - Excellence Through the Arts
In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to highlight the vital role that an arts-infused education can play in a young student's life. Discover how we can all...
Episode 27 - Beyond the Swing
In this episode, we dissect the nuts and bolts of inclusive playgrounds, from funding to construction, and discuss the importance of both free play and universal desig...
Episode 26 - Dream Wings - Inspiring Confidence
In this episode, we explore a program designed to make dreams come true for young people with disabilities in Nova Scotia and talk about why new experiences are crucia...
Episode 25 - The International X-Factor
In this episode, we answer the question, "What lessons can Canada learn from around the world to improve its accessibility landscape?" We explore the idea that our att...