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How can you have fun and stay cool in your backyard this summer? Jeff Ryman has more in his lifestyle report.
Google has reportedly made it harder for users to find privacy settings. John Biehler tells us more.
The Library in Grimsby, Ontario is adding the Loop system to their facility, to further accommodate the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Karen Magee has the details.
On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey chats with returning Author Hannah Mary Mckinnon, about her newest release, You Will Remember Me.

There are a ton of radio shows broadcast on CBC radio stations across Canada. Michael Feir highlights a handful, and shares how we can access them on the accessible CBC Listen app.
UK’s Fern Lulham shares her roller-coaster ride with treatment for her sight loss, and points out her tactics in dealing with the difficulties.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is hosting a virtual event this weekend specifically for female participants. We learn more about this event with one of the key organizers of the event, Jenny Davey.
BlindShell is a Czech technological company based in Prague, developing mobile phones for the blind and partially sighted community. We learn more about their products during our CNIB SmartLife check-in.
Today’s Roundtable guest is Michael Wile, who one of the Voices on The Guardian This Week on AMI-audio.

Can virtual reality help seniors? Jeff Ryman explains more in his health headlines.
Greg David pitches us a new Apple TV+ series that gives a generous nod to the past, and has a unique approach to Television airing.
We’re in the middle of National AccessAbility Week, and events have kicked off across the country. Ryan Delehanty highlights what we can check out in Nova Scotia this year.
Guide Dog Users of Canada has established a petition against standards for guide and service dogs. Devon Wilkins has the details.
Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession gives us a summer food forecast.

Taking cats to the vet is not always fun! What can we do to make the experience less traumatic for our cats? We discuss with Dr. Danielle Jongkind on Ask a Vet.
What’s appealing about tattoos, especially for the blind and partially sighted community? Wellness Contributor Frances Wong weighs in on the conversation.
We speak with author, singer and songwriter, Heather Hutchison about her new memoir, Holding On by Letting Go, which dives into her life as a blind person both in Canada and Latin America, and her challenges with mental health.
Community Reporter Anthony Hodgetts highlights Calgary’s Studio Bell, a museum of music in Canada.
We have our final live check-in with our friends from W. Ross MacDonald School, and reflect back on a great year of audio projects!
On our Woodworking chat, Jeff Thompson brings up best practices for recording project plans.

Michael Babcock highlights the Microsoft Abilities Summit that took place virtually this year, and let’s us know what stood out to him during the event.
Which second round matchup does Brock Richardson have is eye on in the NHL? He explains in his sports update.
Bethany Deer, AMI Reporter in Edmonton, joins us to preview an AMI This Week feature on L'il E Café.
Let’s meet a new Community Reporter! Julia Bonnett joins us with news from Vancouver, British Columbia.
The CNIB Foundation's Come to Work program connects job seekers who are blind or partially sighted with employers who want to discover the full potential of Canada's talent. We learn more with Program Coordinator, Career Services and Advocacy CNIB Foundation, BC-Yukon Division, Lyndsey Rosevear.
Know Your Rights contributor Danielle McLaughlin discusses freedom of expression and publication bans in sexual assault cases.