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Michael Feir tells us about a new audio game called Sonar Islands, filled with elements of resource management, strategy and arcade action.
Fern Lulham highlights a survey by the UK government, created to develop and deliver a national strategy for disabled people.
May is Vision Health Month! We learn more about some events, programs and news related to eye health in Canada with Dr. Larissa Moniz, Fighting Blindness Canada’s director of research and mission.
Jessica Hipp, COO for WayAround, gives us information about the WayAround accessible labelling system, as well as the new partnership with CNIB SmartLife.
Today’s Roundtable guest is Laura Bain, AMI Reporter in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

U of A researchers successfully use 3-D ‘bioprinting’ to create nose cartilage. Jeff Ryman has all the details in his health headlines.
AMI Connect is an exciting virtual event on June 3, where you can get to know our shows, people, and projects. We break down the the day’s happenings with Greg David.
With summer fast approaching, it’s a great time for an accessible sports update from Atlantic Canada, with Ryan Delehanty.
Guide Dog Users of Canada was busier than usual leading up to International Guide Dog Day. Devon Wilkins gives us the scoop!
There’s a new comedy web series featuring emerging Asian comedians, with showcases dropping each week during the month of May, celebrating Asian Heritage Month. We learn more about this with one of the comedians, Gina Siva!

On Ask a Vet, Dr. Danielle Jongkind reminds us of common household hazards to pets and how to avoid some of these pitfalls.
What do chiropractors, osteopaths, and physiotherapists do? We discuss with Frances Wong during our Wellness segment.
We learn about how one camp has lifted the spirits of many kids and families affected by childhood cancer, and what they're doing to keep those spirits high during another year affected by COVID-19.
Community Reporter Anthony Hodgetts highlights the Avenue Calgary Magazine, filled with food resources, reviews and more.
We check in with our friends from W. Ross MacDonald School in Brantford; they share their experiences running Fitness Club, and learning audio editing.
On our Woodworking segment, Jeff Thompson chats about clamps and straps, The best 3rd hand in the wood shop.

On our weekly Tech Talk, Michael Babcock demonstrates new features of iOS 14.5, and introduces us to Fable, a community of accessibility testers.
Are the Blue Jays starting to turn their season around? Brock Richardson shares his thoughts in his sports report.
We check in with Grant Hardy, AMI Reporter in Vancouver, to preview an AMI This Week feature on Matthew Shifrin.
Community Reporter Nick D’Ambrosio highlights his experience getting vaccinated for COVID-19, and gives us an update on Montreal’s pandemic developments.
Last week, free software was released to help the blind and partially sighted explore the universe through sound. We learn more about this with one of its developers!
Danielle McLaughlin and Noa Mendelsohn Aviv of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association update us on Quebec’s Bill 21.

Has there been a COVID baby boom like we expected a year ago? Jeff Ryman digs into this in his lifestyle report.
You’ll soon be able to teach Google Assistant how to pronounce names; John Biehler of The App Show has the details.
Realwheels Theatre is opening a new acting academy, inviting people with disabilities to apply; Sylvi Fekete brings us up to speed.
Audiobook Sync is back! Ryan Hooey lets us know the program’s new approach and developments.