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Amazon re: MARS Conference

  • Dana Erickson of Manitoba Possible explains how they’re serving the disability community in the province
  • Doris Koop from the Vision Impaired Resource Network describes some of the programs they offer for the blind and partially sighted community in Winnipeg
  • Mike Agerbo of The App Show gives you the lowdown on the Amazon re: MARS Conference currently taking place in Las Vegas
  • Community reporter Derek Lackey shares his experience participating in CNIB’s guide dog program
  • And lifestyle columnist Shaini Saravanamuthu chats about what it’s like dating with a disability 

National Indigenous Peoples’ Day

  • We commemorate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day and speak with Felix Berry, Curator of Indigenous perspectives and content at the Canadian Museum for Human Rightshumanrights.ca/
  • You will also hear from Jesse Boiteau, the Senior Archivist at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
  • The Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind is offering a special opportunity to play hockey with the Edmonton SeeHawks. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson in Red Deer gives you the lowdown
  • Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you about a new accessible gaming controller by 8BitDo
  • And parts of the prairies are facing an increase in destructive wild pigs. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther gives you insight into the matter
     

Accessible heritage buildings

The use of the Emergencies Act in Canada

In our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta, we discuss:

In the second hour of the show:

 

Indigenous Day Live in Winnipeg

  • Mike Omelus from APTN tells you about this year’s Indigenous Day Live in Winnipeg
    • It takes place on Saturday June 18 at the Forks starting at 6 p.m. Central time
    • You can catch a special broadcast of the event on APTN and AMI-tv at 9 p.m. Central time
  • Steven Scott from Double Tap Canada explains why Quick Assist’s move to the Microsoft Store is causing some barriers for users 
  • Bureau reporter Alex Smyth drops by to preview AMI-tv’s “Postcards from The Rockies” which airs June 24 on AMI-tv at 7 p.m. ET 
  • Community reporter Becki Zerr in Regina discusses the importance of advocating for accessible sidewalks and walkways
  • In her Pacific regional report, Sylvi Fekete describes the return of Theatre Under the Stars at Stanley Park in Vancouver. For a full list of dates, visit here