Mike Feir stops by to tell us about the Big Finish audio drama, Dark Season: Legacy Rising (6:55). What are the most important things for us to remember when we feel excluded? We get into this conversation with Fern Lulham (22:04). All gas stations in Oregon can now allow customers to pump their own gas under a new law. Bill Shackleton gets into this article on The Buzz (37:04).

This week, Joeita speaks to award-winning blind painter John Bramblitt about his artistic process, techniques, and sources of inspiration. This is the August 10, 2023 edition

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss an alternative to Be My AI, the new feature coming soon to Be My Eyes users that will enable people who are blind to identify, get descriptions for, and analyze images. However, while the beta is due to open up to more people soon, you can try the feature courtesy of the new Bing Chat app. Regular contributor and podcaster Thomas Domville (also known as Anonymouse) demonstrates the feature.

Also, Steven has been buying again, but it’s not something with a fruit-shaped logo on it this time. Instead, he bought a talking measuring tape and demonstrates how it works. You can find out more about the device here: https://cobolt.co.uk/products/talking-tape-measure

And there’s more of your feedback too, including a comment from Glen in Toronto on how fingerless leather gloves can help while using a mobility aid, and there’s an apology for Shaun from Negative Julian.

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In the second hour of the show, Vicky Levack reflects on her experience living independently after moving out of a nursing home in Nova Scotia (26:58)). A new work policy is in place for employees of Zoom. Steven Scott of Double Tap shares his thoughts on the policy (12:21). And Peter Parsons recaps this year’s North American Indigenous Games (39:55).

In the first hour of the show, Archer Anna Kim recaps the 2023 Africa Genesis Archery World Tournament (14:59). Content creator Allison E. Lang discusses the importance body positivity and acceptance from a disability lens (26:45). And, community reporter Blaine Deutscher gives you the scoop about the 52ndannual Reginal Folk Festival (39:18)!

"Amy Amantea is a multi disciplinary art with legal blindness and a love for photography. With a focus on “Finding the Light,” Amy asks people to describe the photos she has taken and never really seen. Amy uses her recollection of place and time to engage in conversation and shared memory, creating a unique participant experience.

Connect with the artist:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.amantea"

Marc Workman joins us with his Community Report from Edmonton. This month he tells us about Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (0:00). What is diabetes and how can you control it? We get into this conversation with Registered Nurse, Leslie DePoe (12:25). Kevin Shaw joins us for his monthly business chat. Today we’re chatting about personal growth as an entrepreneur or businessperson (27:23).

US scientists repeated a fusion ignition breakthrough for the second time. Mark Phoenix tells us all about it (6:58). Greg David guides us through the Television history of late-night talk shows (23:20). We have the Wednesday Buzz with Bill Shackleton (37:29).