Accessible Media Inc

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Join Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.

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Accessible Media Inc

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Society

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www.ami.ca

Latest episode

Oct 1, 2024

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Episodes

Digital Banking 21.08.2024

More and more people are choosing to shift to digital banking options. Why is that? Certified Financial Planner, Ryan Chin explains more.

Road to the Games with Mel Pemble 21.08.2024

Para Cyclist Mel Pemble is looking to replicate recent success on the world stage at the Paralympics. Alex Smyth sat down with Mel in February for an interview with her on the road to the Paris 2024.

Episode 1085: Full Show 20.08.2024

For one Saskatchewan post-secondary student, finding accessible housing and care has been a major challenge. Preston Ruzicka and his mother, Gerldine share their tumultuous and discriminating journey to find viable housing. Self-checkout machines are everywhere. And not all of them are accessible. The University of Waterloo is researching how this shift has impacted people with disabilities. Megan...

Weekly News Quiz! 20.08.2024

The Weekly News Quiz returns! John Loeppky, Elysia Yardley and Greg David convene to battle for the crown. Who will come out on top?

Financial Supports for Paralympians 20.08.2024

The Paralympics are days away. How hard is it for athletes to get the funding they need to achieve their best in sport? John Loeppky wrote about this. He explains more.

Accessible Travel in Canada 20.08.2024

Earlier this year Dorothy Macnaughton attended Accessibility Standards Canada’s Annual General Meeting. One of the goals of the AGM was to help improve accessible travel within Canada. How’d it go? Dorothy shares her thoughts.

Accessibility Standards and Vending Machines 20.08.2024

Self-checkout machines are everywhere. And not all of them are accessible. The University of Waterloo is researching how this shift has impacted people with disabilities. Megan Gillmore recently wrote about this. She shares her more.

Securing Accessible Housing for Post-Secondary 20.08.2024

For one Saskatchewan post-secondary student, finding accessible housing and care has been a major challenge. Preston Ruzicka and his mother, Gerldine share their tumultuous and discriminating journey to find viable housing.

Episode 1084: Full Show 19.08.2024

Rain and water have been causing headaches for tons of Canadians across the country. Michelle McQuigge explores a few news stories with a rather wet angle. As tech companies get bigger, how can that impact the development of accessibility products and services? Denis Boudreau weighs in. Entertainment Critic, Kim Thistle reviews the Netflix movie, “Inside the Mind of a Dog”. Microsoft has fixed a k...

Achieving High Performance in Para Sport 19.08.2024

There are some people who believe it’s easy to be a high-performance athlete in the world of para sports. Ryan van Praet stops by to dispel some of those myths about para sports and the Paralympics.

More Microsoft Update Issues 19.08.2024

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing some Windows devices to boot into BitLocker recovery. Shaun Preece, of Double Tap, recently ran into this problem. He stops by to explain how to resolve this issue.

Film Review: “Inside the Mind of a Dog” 19.08.2024

Entertainment Critic, Kim Thistle reviews the Netflix movie, “Inside the Mind of a Dog”.

Big Tech Companies and Accessibility 19.08.2024

As tech companies get bigger, how can that impact the development of accessibility products and services? Denis Boudreau weighs in.

Heavy Rain & Water Infrastructure 19.08.2024

Rain and water have been causing headaches for tons of Canadians across the country. Michelle McQuigge explores a few news stories with a rather wet angle.

Episode 1083: Full Show 16.08.2024

The Canadian Future Party has officially launched. How much of an impact could they have? Moosomin, Saskatchewan is offering people 30 thousand dollars to build a home in the community. How tempting would this be? To conclude the news panel, Michelle and Joeita are put to the test with a mini news quiz! A new study shows that people often plan to binge-watch TV shows before they start. Greg David...

Binge Watching TV 16.08.2024

A new study shows that people often plan to binge-watch TV shows before they start. Greg David stops by with all the details.

Mini News Quiz! 16.08.2024

To conclude the news panel, Michelle and Joeita are put to the test with a mini news quiz!

New Homes in Moosomin, Saskatchewan 16.08.2024

Moosomin, Saskatchewan is offering people 30 thousand dollars to build a home in the community. How tempting would this be?

New Federal Political Party 16.08.2024

The Canadian Future Party has officially launched. How much of an impact could they have?

Episode 1082: Full Show 15.08.2024

Dawn Dickinson of MacLean’s Magazine previews this week’s episode which dives into the environmental impacts of air travel. Bo Hedges is heading to his 5th Paralympic Games as a member of the Canadian wheelchair basketball team. Alex Smyth shares an interview with Bo on his road to the Paralympics. Jennie Bovard trots by to discuss whether or not 10 thousand steps a day should be the golden standa...

Kevin Smith’s ‘View Askewniverse’ 15.08.2024

Film Critic, Michael McNeely chats about “View Askewniverse”. A shared universe created by Kevin Smith, featuring a series of interconnected films.

‘Made by Google’ Review 15.08.2024

Tech Expert, Marc Aflalo shares his thoughts on the ‘Made by Google’ event which saw multiple phones and gadgets revealed.

Daily Steps 15.08.2024

Jennie Bovard trots by to discuss whether or not 10 thousand steps a day should be the golden standard for a daily fitness goal.

Road to the Games Featuring Bo Hedges 15.08.2024

Bo Hedges is heading to his 5th Paralympic Games as a member of the Canadian wheelchair basketball team. Alex Smyth shares an interview with Bo on his road to the Paralympics.

Environmental Impacts of Air Travel 15.08.2024

Dawn Dickinson of MacLean’s Magazine previews this week’s episode which dives into the environmental impacts of air travel.

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