Today on NOW with Dave Brown, we commemorate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day and speak with Felix Berry, curator of Indigenous perspectives and content at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. We also hear from Jesse Boiteau, the Senior Archivist at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Other guests on the show include community reporter J.R. Bjornson in Red Deer, Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech, and environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther. This is the June 21, 2022 e...
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Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Audio show
Outdoor news, environmental issues, reviews of outdoor tech and tips on exploring the outdoors with a guide dog.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the effects of Russia's anti-satellite missile test that resulted in extensive debris-scattering. Workplace accessibility specialist Kelly Bron Johnson discusses the importance of defining accessibility in public spaces and workplaces. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson shares details on this year’s Santa’s Bus Tour in Red Deer, Alberta. And we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with quizmaste...
Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about a new tool to make memes more accessible. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us about the unexplained deaths of 2.6 million salmon off the coast of Newfoundland. Scott Streiner, the Chair and CEO of the Canadian Transportation Agency, introduces a new phase of consultations on accessibility regulations. Community reporter Gerry Harris calls in from Saint John, NB with a recap of last weekend's blind hockey showcase. J...
In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Lawrence Gunther chats about the likelihood of an El Niño weather pattern this year (13:26). And Elizabeth Mohler recaps her experience at an indoor triathlon by Toronto Triathlon Festival (27:38)!
Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther examines the theme of “ocean health” as described by conservationist and author Ayana Johnson. For our accessibility story roundup, we chat about how Apple just unveiled a brand new feature that uses machine learning to identify and label every button, slider and tab automatically. Dave Brown has the details. Community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu from Montreal tells us how she’s saying thank you to family and friends for their support througho...
Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us about the annual report from Ontario's environmental commissioner. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us about the Alight at Night accessibility night at Upper Canada Village. Our community reporter Gerry Harris tells us about a Dining in the Dark fundraiser in Moncton, New Brunswick. And Dr. Jody Heymann, dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, tells us that one in three countries around the world does not have any ...
Leni Goggins describes the New Inclusive Economy, a research project that aims to build an inclusive labour market in B.C.
Lawrence Gunther explores the issues surrounding Coastal GasLink’s natural gas pipeline in B.C.
Nelson Rego describes the “Grid Editor,” a new coding tool for blind or partially sighted computer programmers
He also shares tips on how to track shipments with Live Text in iOS 16
And host Dave Brown puts Karen Magee, Ryan Delehanty and Alex Smyth to the tes...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Brock Richardson wraps up his coverage on the 2022 Paralympic Games in Beijing! Environment contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the UN’s recent report and warning on climate change. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes a survey for Clear Access, a website in development for accessible health care. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares details about Dot Inc.’s new tactile Braille display.
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther says Canada is clear-cutting its boreal forest, also known as The Amazon of the North. We find out why that matters. From the April 9, 2019 episode.
On Episode 86 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we speak with Ron Walsh, who is blind, about living the outdoor life. Ron offers up some tips on modifying a muzzleloader for sighted targeting assistance; Lawrence reflects on forest fires, smoke, and what it means for the iconic campfire; and in Lilly’s “Did You Know” segment, she explores myths and facts surrounding the Northern Lights.
Ron is the host of AMI-tv series Blind Adventures with Ron Walsh, where Ron and his friends exp...
Ottawa’s Lawrence Gunther takes us out on the water to catch a fish and show us the accessible equipment he uses when solo fishing with his guide dog.
Alexis Jonathan Conrad is from the department of Employment and Social Development with the Government of Canada. He describes their first annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion
As part of this virtual event, there will be a national Career Fair to people with disabilities with employment opportunities.
The Career Fair will only be open on May 26th from 1:00pm until 6:00pm (EDT)and on May 27th from 1:00pm until 4:15pm (EDT).
You can register through the Attendee Regist...
Dragon boats may be over 2,500 years old, but blind and vision impaired athletes love them. ON this episode of AMI Audio’s podcast, “Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther”, it’s all about what it takes to become a competitive dragon boat paddler. Ms Lilly explores their origins, and we speak with Albert McDonald, a dragon boat coach for the Dartmouth Dragon Boat vision impaired team. Lawrence, a competitive dragon boat paddler himself, shares his tips and insights on what it takes to be a ...
Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio informs us if Canada can combat oil spills. Our AMI colleague Karen Magee calls in to tell us the story of Valerie Losell. We discuss the seizure warning Disney has given to theatregoers for Incredibles 2. Gerry Harris talks to us about Atlantic MIRA Foundation’s Dogapalooza. Our tech expert Marc Aflalo comes on board to tell us if we should invest in the the Apple Homekit or not. And we have our weekly quiz. This is the June 19, 2018 episode.
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Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther shares his experience training guide dogs for outdoor living. For the accessibility story roundup, we discuss a story about an Edmonton service dog in training that accompanied his trainer to jury duty, a first time in the Alberta law courts. Community Reporter Derek Lackey in Winnipeg tells us about food preparation tricks and tips for the holidays by Vision Loss Rehabilitation Manitoba. Coming up in the second hour of the show: Nelson Rég...
On November 23's show:
Dr. Laverne Jacobs from the University of Windsor describes Canada’s very first textbook on law and disability
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us how we should be moving away from fossil fuels into and shifting towards clean energy
Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses Biped, a co-pilot device that brings autonomous driving features to users who are blind and partially sighted. He also tells us about Apple’s partnership with the eye-trac...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains why many people who live along the banks of the St. Lawrence River are watching the water levels with concern. From the January 21, 2020 episode.
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is delivering a special gift to AMI-audio listeners this holiday season with a special audio play of the Frank Capra classic, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry based on the movie.
Tune in to AMI-audio on Thursday, December 24, at 2 p.m. Eastern to hear George Bailey, Mary Hatch, Mr. Potter and Clarence brought to life by your favourite AMI-audio show hosts, producers and contributors.
The 1946 film, which has become a holiday tradit...
Canada produces more garbage than any other developed country. Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us what we can do to change that. From the December 19, 2017 episode.