Community Report - Central | Accessible Media Inc.

Listen to Kelly and Company weekdays 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern to find out what's happening in your community! Tune in weekly to hear from our community reporters across the country bringing you information on events and happenings in the blind and partially sighted community across Canada. Click here for more reports in other regions: Atlantic, West and Pacific.

Kim Kilpatrick

Eastern Ontario

Kim has been totally blind since birth. She's the founder and coordinator of the Get Together with Technology program as well as a music therapist, professional storyteller, and radio show host. Kim travels through life with her fourth guide dog Tulia.

Recent Reports: January 7

More details:

Outdoor skating and activities Rideau Canal and COVID 19
Upcoming BLC presidential panel.
- Contact: To find out more and to register e-mail: info@blc-lbc.ca
  Date: January 30 at 1pm eastern

Nick D'Ambrosio

Quebec

Nick is a podcaster for Blind Abilities. Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at five years old, he is an accessibility advocate in his community and is a rabid sports fan. Nick has worked at a local pharmacy in Montreal for 19 years and is an avid yoga and dragon boat enthusiast.

Recent Reports: January 14

More details:

Covid-19 Shock Therapy - Quebec
Illumi, a dazzling world of lights
- This journey can be done by foot or by car. In order to respect curfew guidelines, illumi will be welcoming its visitors by foot until 6:00 p.m. only and by car until 6:30pm only.
  Prices: 29.50$ for the driver and 19.50$ for any additional passengers, if you go by car.
  On foot, it’s 19.50$ per person.
  By showing the CNIB card, my guide was able to get in for free.
Montreal Snow removal service for people with mobility issues
- It’s a free service, you need to fit the criteria of the borough.
  Visit the website, for specific information for each borough.
Igloofest - Montreal
- Date: It will start on January 21 and last until February 13.

Doug McQuaker

Thunder Bay

Doug lives in Atikokan, Ontario. He enjoys sports, music and spending his time at the lake with his most dedicated companion, Jazz, who doubles as his Leader Dog.

Recent Reports: January 11

More details:

Hearts of Knox - Online Christmas Boutique- Kenora
- Date: January 11, 1pm
  Contact: Lynda Pyzer
  Phone: 807-468-4898 at Knox United Church
The Dog Classroom-Online Course
- Date & Time: Wednesday January 13, 2021 @ 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
  Cost: $20.00 per household (intro price)

Annette Dennis

London

Annette was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in her mid-twenties. She feels so fortunate that over the years she has made some amazing friends in the blind and low-vision community who inspire and encourage her constantly. Annette has been volunteering with the London-Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council since 2006, the past several years in the role of treasurer. Annette also enjoys yoga, reiki, playing guitar, curling and acting with Out of Sight Productions, a blind theatre troupe in London, Ontario. One of her most memorable acting experiences was appearing in the Integrated Described Video Creator Series for AMI.

Recent Reports: January 12