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NOW with Dave Brown

Join Dave Brown weekdays at 9 a.m. ET as he discusses the latest news, entertainment, sports and current events through a disability lens.

NOW with Dave Brown

Join Dave Brown weekdays at 9 a.m. ET as he discusses the latest news, entertainment, sports and current events through a disability lens.

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  • Tensions between Canada & India

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  • Parks Accessibility Conference recap

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  • Aftermath of Hurricane Lee

    Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

    • Denis Boudreau shares his thoughts on what companies can do to build inclusive leadership and cultures
    • Ryan Chin explains how time is a major factor in building your investment portfolio
    • Milena Khazanavicius shares her experience in Halifax following the impact of Hurricane Lee 
    • And Milena reflects on her positive experience flying via Air Canada with her guide dog Hope
      • She recommends other travellers with guide dogs to call the Air Canada medical desk at: 1-800-667-4732. You will need to provide your booking reference in order to request extra seating for medical reasons
    • Emilee Schevers describes some of the social challenges faced by post-secondary students
    • Plus, Anu Pala shares some tips on how to manage stress during life changes 
       
  • Meeting New Community Reporter Mara Hutchinson

    • Michelle McQuigge is here with the Weekend News Recap. 
    • You get to meet the show’s newest community reporter Mara Hutchinson.
      • She stops by to discuss her recent experience at Canada’s Wonderland.
        • She highlights the accessibility services available. 
      • She also discusses her experience using the AccessNow App on trails and natural areas.
    • Accessibility standards vary from one country to another. Kim Thistle shares her accessibility experience vacationing in Italy.
      • She checks in from Capri and shares the good and not so good from her trip so far. 
    • Microsoft is gearing up to release new hardware this week in their Surface Event. Shaun Preece explores what’s new in their lineup.
      • Shaun speculates about possible products that could be announced this week including Surface Go 4 and Surface Laptop Studio 2. 
      • He also ponders what could be announced at the upcoming Amazon showcase. 
    • What’s stopping you from trying something new in your fitness routine? Ryan Van Praet works out some answers.
      • He discusses how to battle workout monotony and how to keep engaged while staying active. 
      • He also recaps his recent triathlon. 
  • Accomodations in post-secondary education

    Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

    • Ryan Delehanty highlights a few of this month’s AMI original podcasts including: 
      • A recent episode of The Pulse which considers how colleges can be made inclusive for students from marginalized groups. You can find the episode here 
      • And a Pulse episode that explores the emotionally charged issues of transnational and transracial adoption. You can find the episode here 
      • He also tells you about new seasons of the AMI Podcast Roundup and AMI Audiobook Review
        • AMI Audiobook Review airs Saturday’s at 1PM Eastern on AMI-audio
        • On the same day at 4 p.m. eastern you can catch the Podcast Roundup with Amy Amantea 
    • Laura Bain discusses the importance of education accommodations in post-secondary institutions
      • She also chats about an upcoming event by the National Education Association of Disabled Students
        • Their online workshop is about self-advocacy and accommodation tips 
        • It takes place on September 15th from 12 to 1:30PM ET 
        • For more information, visit here 
    • Lawrence Gunther tells you about the environmental impact of artificial light pollution
      • He also shares six tips to reduce artificial light pollution. Those tips are:  
        • Keep light indoors. Close blinds or curtains to keep the light inside
        • Use warmer coloured light bulbs and minimize blue-violet light (light bulbs with a temperature of no more than 3000 kelvins)
        • Use outdoor light where and when you need it. Control your lighting through motion detectors, timers or dimmers. Use motion-triggered lights to address safety concerns
        • Keep light where you want it. Properly shield all outdoor lights to eliminate light pollution drifting into the sky
        • Visit International Dark Sky certified places to learn more about light pollution and experience the night sky
        • And plant a moon garden for nighttime pollinators
    • And Elizabeth Mohler competes against Karen Magee and Amanda Shekarchi in another edition of the weekly news quiz! 
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