Accessible Media Inc

NOW with Dave Brown

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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

Competing With Kids 01.08.2024

Competing with kids: For a long time, motherhood and medalling didn’t mix. Now, an army of Olympic parents are demanding accommodations and time off—without penalty. Dawn Dickinson is the content curator of Macleans Magazine and she gives us the details on this article.

Episode 1072: Full Show 31.07.2024

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Usable.net released their midyear Americans with Disabilities Act Web Lawsuit report. Denis Boudreau dives into the data. The Bank of Canada dropped its key interest again last week. What does this mean for the economy and mortgage rates? Ryan Chin shares his expertise. CTV’s The Amazing Race Canada returned for its 10th season. Two contestants, Tyson and Michael shar...

Film Review: "Sunset Blvd" 31.07.2024

Sunset Blvd" is a timeless classic that delves into the dark underbelly of Hollywood, showcasing the haunting tale of faded fame, desperate ambition, and the ruthless pursuit of relevance in a rapidly changing film industry. Entertainment critic Michael McNeely is here to give us his thoughts.

Buddy League and Challenger Baseball 31.07.2024

Buddy League is an adaptive baseball program that provides children and adults with the opportunity to play baseball in a safe, supportive, and friendly environment. Cam Linwood of Buddy League shares more details.

10th Season of The Amazing Race Canada 31.07.2024

CTV’s The Amazing Race Canada returned for its 10th season. Two contestants, Tyson and Michael share their experience.

BOC Cuts Interest Rates Again 31.07.2024

The Bank of Canada dropped its key interest again last week. What does this mean for the economy and mortgage rates? Ryan Chin shares his expertise.

ADA Web Lawsuit Report 31.07.2024

Usable.net released their midyear Americans with Disabilities Act Web Lawsuit report. Denis Boudreau dives into the data.

Episode 1071: Full Show 30.07.2024

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Nearly half of Canada’s food service businesses are losing money or barely breaking even. Megan Gillmore wrote about this and shares her thoughts. Researchers in Japan are studying a trend claiming that humans are falling out of love with nature. Lawrence Gunther shares more. What accommodations would you like to see for persons with disabilities when it comes to air...

Weekly News Quiz! 30.07.2024

There’s another edition of the Weekly News Quiz!

New Study Claims to Reverse Severe Autism 30.07.2024

A recent study published in the MDPI Journal Sexes claims that researchers have been able to reverse the signs and symptoms of autism. Rebecca Dingwell has thoughts on this study.

Accessible Flight Accommodations 30.07.2024

What accommodations would you like to see for persons with disabilities when it comes to air travel? Rabia Khedr stops by to share some of her thoughts.

Falling Out of Love With Nature 30.07.2024

Researchers in Japan are studying a trend claiming that humans are falling out of love with nature. Lawrence Gunther shares more.

Canadian Restaurants Struggling 30.07.2024

Nearly half of Canada’s food service businesses are losing money or barely breaking even. Megan Gillmore wrote about this and shares her thoughts.

AMI Podcast Roundup 29.07.2024

The Tripping on Air podcast just released its season finale. Ryan Delahanty checks in and provides some detail on this podcast and others.

Episode 1070: Full Show 29.07.2024

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge provides a breakdown of the recent Olympic news from the past few days. How did the 2010 Olympics change Vancouver from an accessibility perspective? Marco Pasqua explains. Amy Amantea sticks around and previews the Apple TV+ series, “Me”. A tech company is putting a spin on the classic, Sony Discman. Shaun Preece drops by to share the details. And,...

A Modern Take on Sony’s Discman 29.07.2024

A tech company is putting a spin on the classic, Sony Discman. Shaun Preece drops by to share the details.

Series Review: “Me” 29.07.2024

Amy Amantea sticks around and previews the Apple TV+ series, “Me”.

The Lasting Impression of The Games 29.07.2024

How did the 2010 Olympics change Vancouver from an accessibility perspective? Marco Pasqua, the Co-Founder of Meaningful Access Consulting explains.

The Games in the news 29.07.2024

Michelle McQuigge provides a breakdown of the recent Olympic news from the past few days.

Episode 1069: Full Show 19.07.2024

It’s been a whirlwind week for US Politics. Between Donald Trump narrowly avoiding an assassination attempt. To Joe Piden testing positive for COVID-19. The news panel reacts to it all. Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino is calling for the creation of "protective zones" around political constituency offices. What exactly does he mean by this, and would it actually work? Prime Minister J...

Finding Accurate News Online 19.07.2024

Greg David dives into why finding accurate online news is so crucial.

Federal Public Transit Fund 19.07.2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled more details about a Federal Public Transit fund this week. How does this plan work? How will it affect a city near you?

Increasing Security for Politicians 19.07.2024

Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino is calling for the creation of "protective zones" around political constituency offices. What exactly does he mean by this, and would it actually work?

U.S. Politics Roundup 19.07.2024

It’s been a whirlwind week for US Politics. Between Donald Trump narrowly avoiding an assassination attempt. To Joe Piden testing positive for COVID-19. The news panel reacts to it all.

Episode 1068: Full Show 18.07.2024

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Danny Ramadan was one of the first Syrian refugees to land in Canada in 2014. The settlement process was confusing, prolonged and alienating. Dawn Dickinson explores this article in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine. The Paralympic Foundation of Canada has a unique fundraiser to help support athletes. Executive Director, Dean Brokop shares the details. The Caesar Sala...

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