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A teenage app developer created a simple, free, accessible Diary app for the pure purpose of journaling. Michael Feir tells us about Personal Diary.
How well do we know our bestie from the UK, Fern Lulham? We find out through a game called Truth or Lie.
We speak with acclaimed singer, actor, and dancer Lyne Tremblay who presents her first Virtual Cabaret, “Living in Limbo”, live from Montreal, which features the highs and lows of our pandemic times with humorous monologues.
Northern Ontario Community Reporter Doug McQuaker highlights the Lakehead Models and Collectibles, a store for people to share the joy of building, flying, racing or scale models.
We flip through quirky stories from around the globe on What in the World, with Jeff Ryman.
Our guest for today’s Roundtable conversation is Jim Krysko, AMI Content Development Specialist in Edmonton.

It’s National Canadian Film Day, and we discuss this special day with Canadian actor, and Co-Founder of REEL CANADA and National Canadian Film Day, Jack Blum!
The Apple TV+ series “For All Mankind” has sparked Greg David’s interest in space-focused TV programming; he shares his discoveries.
Artists in Canada with disabilities, listen up! Ryan Delehanty in Halifax has information on how to apply for the 2021 JRG Society for the Arts Awards.
On Accessible Gaming, Dave Dennis and Debbie Eva Williams feature two simple card games for us to try out.
Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession tells us how to combat cooking fatigue, and shares her top 5 choices for indoor grills.

Vet Danielle Jongkind talks to us about microchips and other ways of identifying your pet.
Are your allergies starting to kick in? On our Wellness conversation, Frances Wong discusses pollen season, and how to beat allergies naturally.
We learn more about a music camp being held virtually for blind and partially sighted children in Ontario. We speak with camp organizers Jeffrey Rainey and Blair Spry.
Community Reporter Julie Martin highlights Sunday Fun Day at the Pictou County YMCA.
Freelance journalist Meagan Gillmore talks about the Canadian titles on the 2021 list of Outstanding Books for Children with Disabilities from the International Board on Books for Young People.
On our Voices segment, we’re chatting with Lawrence Gunther of the Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther podcast.

On our Tech Talk, Michael Babcock explains how to use lists with our Amazon Echo devices.
Can the Toronto Raptors still have a shot at the playoffs? Brock Richardson shares his thoughts in his sports report.
We learn about an AMI Original Feature called In Focus, Hosted by Laura Bain from Halifax, in which she asks the question: How do you describe your disability?
We learn about a building navigation system that empowers users by helping them navigate indoor environments independently. We chat more with General Manager of Accessibuild, Jeff Godfrey.
Danielle McLaughlin and her guest, ARCH staff lawyer, Jessica DeMarinis share about an important disability rights case recently decided by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

Where are the friendliest cities in Canada? Jeff Ryman lets us know in his lifestyle report
Uber Eats has rolled out a new stories feature and Instagram integration in Canada. John Biehler has the update.
British Columbia and the Atlantic provinces lead a ranking of outstanding destinations to explore as the pandemic wanes. We learn more about some of the top Canadian travel destinations with Vacay.ca.
A publisher has moved to putting audiobooks on a popular streaming platform, and Ryan Hooey has the update.