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Why was the Halifax Harbor dyed Pink? Mark Phoenix lets us know during our Headlines segment (7:20). On In The Know, Margrett Weldon explains why we need to be careful about what to wear, when it comes to going through body scanners at airports (22:10). Injectable smart tattoos could someday monitor your health. Bill Shackleton dives into this in The Buzz (36:50).

Season 1

Episode 3272

Keywords: cost, travel, buzz with bill, halifax harbour, low vision, money, news, buzz, in the know, disability, margrett weldon, smart, blind, tattoos, pink, mark phoenix, partially sighted, traveling, airport, water, bill shackleton, articles, accessible

 

Brianna Hennessy has established herself as a force on the wheelchair rugby court and on the water as a member of Canada’s Para Canoe team. And discover how Ottobock's revolutionary initiatives are empowering athletes to stay active and reach their full potential.

Season 4

Episode 7

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Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss their experiences going to the eye doctor and the anxieties of going out.

There are also comments from listener Brianne about the new Activator Braille display, and her own experiences enjoying a walk alone along a beach without the need for assistance.

Our feature interview today is on the new Kapsys SmartVision 3 smartphone, available now in the U.S. and Canada from RAZ Mobility, and in the UK from Sight and Sound Technology. It’s a Google-certified Android smartphone with a tactile keypad and navigational buttons for easier use. Steven talks to Robert Felgar from RAZ Mobility to learn more about
the new phone. You can find out more about it here: https://www.razmobility.com/

Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation:
Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com
Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK)
Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir
Mastodon: @DoubleTap
YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir

Season 1

Episode 539

Keywords: steven scott, kapsys smartvision 3, smartphone, news, kapsys, robert felgar, double tap, raz mobility, activator braille display, accessibility, shaun preece, tech

 

We are ending the summer in style as we welcome Steven Verdile onto the show today. Steven is a New York City-based designer and writer, but he’s probably best known as the creator of the disability satire website The Squeaky Wheel. We talk about his approach to disability satire and humour, the funniest disability moments we’ve encountered recently, the Barbie movie and more.

Visit The Squeaky Wheel at: www.thesqueakywheel.org or Steven Verdile’s website at: www.stevenverdile.com

On a sadder note, this episode marks the final episode of the Connecting Disability podcast. Recent changes at AMI-audio have meant several shows, like this one, are ending. I want to thank all the guests who joined me during the past two years, the technical producers who worked on this show, and Andy Frank and Ryan Delehanty for guiding the podcasts. And most importantly, thank you to you, the listeners, for joining me on this journey. I loved every minute we spent together. I’m sad to be leaving this show. If you want to contact me, you can go to the site formerly known at Twitter @meagangillmore. My messages are open. Or, send a note to feedback@ami.ca, tell them you’d like to get in touch with me, and they’ll pass your message along. I hope we connect again soon!

Season 1

Episode 24

Keywords: meagan gillmore, barbie movie, satire, blind, the squeaky wheel, ami, steven verdile, partially sighted, podcast, ami-audio, connecting disability

 

In the second hour of the show, Kevin Shaw analyzes the influence and impact of artificial intelligence in the music world (12:32). And Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler share their observations of modern payment methods and terminals (39:15).

Season 1

Episode 542

Keywords: payment methods, kevin shaw, music, marco pasqua, elizabeth mohler, ai

 

In the first hour of the show, Clover Thursday dives into the world of comic, fandom and art conventions (26:08). And, community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu will give you something to taco-’bout, she’ll fill you in on the upcoming Montreal Taco Festival (36:18)!

Season 1

Episode 541

Keywords: shaini saravanamuthu, fandom, now with dave brown, comic, montreal taco festival, art conventions, clover thursday

 

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  • Why was the Halifax Harbour dyed Pink? Mark Phoenix lets us know during our Headlines segment.
  • On In The Know, Margrett Weldon explains why we need to be careful about what to wear, when it comes to going through body scanners at airports.
  • Injectable smart tattoos could someday monitor your health. Bill Shackleton dives into this in The Buzz.
  • We are in the final week of Folklorama 2023. Winnipeg Community Reporter, Vic Pereira tells us all about this amazing multicultural event.

A.I. in the Music World

  • Clover Thursday dives into the world of comic, fandom, and art conventions
  • Community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu fills you in on the upcoming Montreal Taco Festival
    • The festival runs from September 2 to 4, 11am to 10:30 p.m. ET at Clock Tower Pier
    • Tickets must be bought online 
    • The event is 18+
    • Learn more about the festival here

Kitchen Confession producers, Mary and Matt, reflect on over 5 years of episodes and revisit the top ten moments that influenced their outlook on food and cooking.

Season 1

Episode 144

Keywords: desiree neilsen, mark cirillo, opal rowe, farmer lee jones, michael hunter, mary oliviera, rich francis, mitchell stern, kitchen confession, mary mammoliti, beverly crandon, carleigh bodrug

 
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