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  • In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Shaun Preece chats about the new social media platform “Bluesky” (18:37). And in her preview of “Voices of The Walrus,” Dawn Dickinson discusses the recent guidelines for alcohol consumption in Canada (41:44). 

    Season 1

    Episode 424

    Keywords: dawn dickinson, bluesky, social media, voices of the walrus, shaun preece, articles, preview

     
  • In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: artistic director Lora Campbell highlights this year’s Reel Abilities Film Festival in Toronto (14:05)! Vim Kochhar from the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons tells you about their call for nominations for this year's Disability Hall of Fame (22:27). Plus, Aaron Broverman shares his thoughts about the new ‘Welfare Fraud’ tipline in Ontario (34:21). 

    Season 1

    Episode 423

    Keywords: lora campbell, canadian foundation for physically disabled persons, welfare fraud, reel abilities film festival, disability hall of fame, vim kochhar, now with dave brown, aaron broverman

     
  • Disability Hall of Fame's call for nominations

    Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Episode 1543

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    • Michael Feir tells us about a podcast that has caught his attention called, Stephen Fry's Inside Your Mind.
    • The Coronation of King Charles The Third is taking place in the UK on Saturday. Fern Lulham tells us about this and the accessibility of it all.
    • We have the Thursday Buzz with Bill Shackleton. 
    • How do you store onion? How long do they last? Mary Mammoliti is back with us to answer these questions.
    • We learn about the 44th Annual Toronto Storytelling Festival with Festival Producer, Michelle Urbano. 
  • Joeita speaks to Rebecca Monteleone of the University of Toledo and to journalist Amy Silverman about their research investigating how journalism can be made more accessible to people with intellectual disabilities. This is the May 4, 2023 episode.  

    Season 1

    Episode 143

     
  • "On this episode of Into You, Fern delves even deeper into betrayal as she chats with dating and relationship coach Claire Grigson. Claire talks about whether it's ever OK to look through your partner's phone without them knowing, shares her own experience with infidelity and discusses which personality types are more likely to cheat.

    If you've ever felt suspicious in love, been driven to do things you wouldn't usually in your relationship, or are just as fascinated by the psychology behind it all, don't miss this one. Packed full of insight, intrigue and insider info on all your unanswered questions, it's time to find some peace of mind!

    Follow Claire on Instagram: https://instagram.com/claire_grigson_coaching?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="

    Season 1

    Episode 31

    Keywords: into you podcast, claire grigson, low vision, marriage, into you, cheating, relationships, dating and relationship coach, love, infidelity, fern lulham, blind, divorce, dating, coach, affairs

     
  • The Saint John Disability Community Town Hall has been postponed until further notice. Community Reporter, Marisa Hersey-Misner has the details (0:00). Who qualifies for a RDSP? And how can you register for one? Ryan Chin dives into this as we shine a light on finance (13:11). Michael French with Robert Half shares the latest employment negotiation trends with us (26:58).

    Season 1

    Episode 3145

    Keywords: job, finance, raise, robert half, work, survey, saint john disability community town hall, marisa hersey-misner, low vision, michael french, employment, money, working, study, disability, blind, partially sighted, negotiation, rdsp, community reporter, ryan chin, accessible, workplace

     
  • Producer Grant Hardy shares Headlines on health, lifestyle, technology and accessibility (7:13). Greg David joins us to discuss TV pilots and what may or may not be on your TV screens this fall (21:53). We have the Wednesday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (36:48).

    Season 1

    Episode 3144

    Keywords: greg david, show, buzz with bill, low vision, returning, tv, health, pilots, disability, new, blind, lifestyle, entertainment, networks, headlines, partially sighted, tech, fall, grant hardy, accessible, bill shakelton

     
  • Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the demise of Amazon’s Halo products and wonder if this is a sign of things to come following a huge number of job cuts at the tech giant, in line with other tech companies across the industry.

    Also, we meet Daniel Lubiner, the man behind the BrailleDoodle, an innovative product that hopes to increase the shockingly low number of children's access to Braille learning. The product is back on Kickstarter today and aims to raise around $100,000 or more to help in its development.

    As always, keep in touch with your comments. Email feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

    Season 1

    Episode 454

    Keywords: steven scott, braille, braille learning, brailledoodle, shaun preece, amazon’s halo, blind kids, daniel lubiner

     
  • In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Emilee Schevers chats about moving between cities and shares her experience with house hunting (16:54). And Tim Alp tells you about “Aging in Place," a new doc that explores the challenges faced by seniors (27:32).

    Season 1

    Episode 422

    Keywords: documentary, tim alp, emilee schevers, now with dave brown, house hunting, aging in place

     
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