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Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge from The Canadian Press discusses the latest news making headlines. Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua shares news on an upcoming event on parenting with a disability. The City of Toronto has decided to end its plans for an affordable broadband network. Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV gives you the lowdown.In his Atlantic regional report, Ryan Delehanty describes a downtown Halifax church that is offering their property to community fo...

Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua discusses issues with accessible transportation and explores how the service should be delivered to people with disabilities. From the November 23, 2020 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses the federal election trail and the significant disruptions and vitriol towards candidates. Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua tells us about the pros and cons of remote learning for students with disabilities. Film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the Netflix documentary film “Misha and the Wolves.” Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV describes the newest additions and features for the Apple iOS...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press reviews the latest in Canadian news including the Freedom Convoy that took place on Canada Day. Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua gives you details about Margaret Atwood's fellowship “Practical Utopias.” In his Atlantic regional report, Ryan Delehanty describes St. John’s new partnership with the BlindSquare app and the CNIB. Marc Aflalo of Double Tap Canada explains why the Federal Communications Commissi...

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Marco Pasqua recaps the 2023 Simon Cox Student Design Competition in Vancouver (14:05). Amy Amantea gives her thoughts on season one of Netflix’s “Beef” (24:13)! And community reporter Derek Lackey tells you about a couple of family-friendly events including the Winnipeg International Children’s Festival (38:41)!

"Marco Pasqua is an Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant representing the Presidents Group, a network of business leaders in B.C. who are focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. He explains how employers can join the inclusive employment movement by adopting best practices and creating accessible workplaces. This is the December 12, 2018 episode. "

Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua tells us about AstroAccess, a nonprofit initiative that aims to make spaceflight accessible to people with disabilities. From the November 22, 2021, episode.

In today's Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss some home fitness recommendations by Rick Hansen Foundation ambassador Marco Pasqua. From the June 23, 2020 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares her weekend news recap & discusses: the water crisis in Iqaluit, the container shipping fire in B.C., & the infighting within Rogers Communications. Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua chats about inclusivity and accessibility on Halloween. Film reviewer Amy Amantea gives her commentary on the Netflix action thriller, “Kate.” Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV reviews Microsoft's new Surface Studio Lapt...

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Marc Aflalo from Double Tap tv demos the iPhone 14 Plus and the Google Pixel 7. Donna Jodhan discusses the Dear Mrs. Claus Children’s Writing contest. Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler join Dave on the roundtable to discuss AI, automation, and how they will impact disability services in the future. And, Kevin Shaw shares his thoughts on Bill C-11. This is the October 12, 2022 episode.

Microsoft is incorporating an integrated assistant called Copilot to Windows 11. Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler weigh in with their thoughts on the new product. From the November 8, 2023, episode.

Accessibility specialist Marco Pasqua describes a new accessible software that will be launching soon called "Extended Expression.” From the February 18, 2021 episode.

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press discusses the tentative deal that the Canadian Autoworkers have reached with Ford (14:05). Marco Pasqua tells you about Cruise's prototype for a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi (24:30). And entertainment critic Amy Amantea shares her thoughts on the live action remake of “The Little Mermaid” (40:10). - In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Steven Scott previews WordPress Accessibility Day (1:13:5...

Canadian Press news editor Michelle McQuigge shares a COVID-19 update in her weekend news recap. Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua discusses issues with accessible transportation and explores how the service should be delivered to people with disabilities. Film reviewer Kim Thistle shares her commentary on the Netflix romantic thriller “Rebecca.” Coming up in the second hour of the show: a few parts of the world are planning to ban the sale of new combustion-engine vehicles wit...

Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua describes the Neuralink brain implant and the possibilities it could mean for people with disabilities. From the April 11, 2022 episode.

In the second hour of the show, Kevin Shaw explores the accessibility issues on the ‘Threads’ social media app (11:20). And, Elizabeth Mohler and Marco Pasqua chat about the increase of online scams and its impact on people with disabilities (21:37).

Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua chats about the DALL·E 2, a new AI system that can create images from a text description. From the August 2, 2022 episode.

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge of Canadian Press discusses the top headlines including issues of violence on public transit services (15:54). Marco Pasqua explores the engagement burnout that can occur after over consultation (29:30). Plus, Kim Thistle reviews the rom-com “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” (41:40).

Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuigge shares some of her reporting on the efforts to bulk up Ontario’s COVID-19 testing capacity. We introduce you to Marco Pasqua, the newest accessibility contributor to join the NOW team. Amy Amantea joins us now for AMI at the Movies, and will be reviewing the Netflix series “Away” starring Hillary Swank. Coming up in the second hour of the show; Double Tap TV’s Marc Aflalo shares some of the big announcements from this year’s Amazon fall even...

Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua responds to the Vancouver Taxi Association’s announcement that it will no longer subsidize drivers who operate accessible vehicles. From the February 6, 2020 show.