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...
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Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua gives you details about Margaret Atwood's fellowship “Practical Utopias.” From the July 4, 2022 episode.
Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua tells us about the pros and cons of remote learning for students with disabilities. From the August 30, 2021 episode.
In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Kevin Shaw shares his perspective on Vice Media’s recent filing for bankruptcy (16:32). And Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler share their thoughts on National AccessAbility Week (26:20).
Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares her weekend news recap and discusses B.C.'s floods and vaccination eligibility for children. Dr. Patrick Lacroix describes his recent book “John F. Kennedy and the Politics of Faith." Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua tells us about AstroAccess, a nonprofit initiative that aims to make spaceflight accessible to people with disabilities. Marc Aflalo describes Apple’s recently announced Self Service Repair. And film reviewer Amy Amant...
In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge recaps the latest news from the weekend including the Quebec-Ontario Storm and forced labour legislation (15:24). Marco Pasqua talks about what it means to leave behind a legacy (28:34). Plus, Amy Amantea reviews “Luther: The Fallen Sun” (42:10).
Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua responds to the Vancouver Taxi Association’s announcement that it will no longer subsidize drivers who operate accessible vehicles. We hear about a pair of friends who are challenging traditional gender roles at Vienna’s 200-year-old Opera Ball. Steven Scott from Double Tap Canada talks about which on-demand streaming services offer audio description, and for which shows. Our community reporter Jennie Bovard tells us about her favourite podcasts...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press recaps the news that made headlines this past weekend. Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua discusses a new startup program for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Ryan Delehanty describes a new day hospital coming to Halifax that specializes in mental health. Film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the Netflix series “Inventing Anna." And Apple TV+ will soon stream Major League Baseball games on their pl...
In this NOW with Dave Brown Highlight, accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua chats about inclusivity and accessibility on Halloween for trick-or-treaters. He also tells us about the Rick Hansen Foundation’s school program.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press recaps the latest news making waves in the country. Marco Pasqua discusses the accessibility pros and cons of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the crime-comedy film “The Comeback Trail.” Marc Aflalo describes some of the big-ticket items to check out on Cyber Monday. And, Ryan Delehanty tells you about a new mental health day hospital coming to Sydney, Nova Scotia. Thi...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Dave Segal tells you about Naqi Logix's hands-free earbuds designed for people with disabilities. Kevin Shaw considers the effectiveness of nostalgic marketing. And Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler weigh in with their thoughts on Copilot, Microsoft’s integrates assistant to Windows 11. This is the November 8, 2023, episode.
Today on Now with Dave Brown, film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the Netflix series, Snowpiercer. Accessibility specialist Marco Pasqua describes a new accessible software that will be launching soon called "Extended Expression.” Our friend Joeita Gupta tells us about The Pulse’s upcoming special on Medical Assistance in Dying. Coming up in the second hour of the show, Facebook is developing a new smartwatch as part of their ongoing hardware efforts. Shaun Preece of...
Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua looks at the future of accessible technology in 2021 and beyond. We also chat about the principals behind designing accessible technology.
In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Marco Pasqua stops by to explain why it is important to celebrate independence during Disability Pride Month (17:31). Alex Smyth poses audience questions to Dave in a segment called “Ask Dave Anything” (31:20). And Jennie Bovard gives the scoop on the Maritime ice cream delicacy, Moon Mist (45:29).
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua chats about the DALL·E 2, a new AI system that can create images from a text description. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains why it’s time to move on from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles. Community reporter Elziabeth Mohler recaps the Toronto Fringe Festival that took place earlier this month. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about a newly developed inclusive rideshare software for peop...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses Ukrainian immigration exemptions, Jason Kenney’s leadership review, and a new deal between Loblaws and Pepsico. Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua describes the Neuralink brain implant and the possibilities it could mean for people with disabilities. In his Atlantic regional report, Ryan Delehanty shares details about sensory-friendly concerts for classical music in Halifax. Marc Aflalo of Double Tap ...
We introduce you to Marco Pasqua, the newest accessibility contributor to join the NOW team. We continue to talk about accessibility in the built environment and what’s changing. From the September 28, 2020 episode.
In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Kevin Shaw shares his thoughts on BuzzFeed’s decision to shut down its news division (20:36). And Elizabeth Mohler and Marco Pasqua explore the potential benefits of language models like Chat GPT (31:14).
Accessibility specialist Marco Pasqua describes the inaccessibility of virtual reality spaces like the Metaverse. From the January 17, 2022 episode.
In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: columnist Kevin Shaw shares his commentary on media’s coverage of the economy (16:09). Plus, Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler explore the impact of Canada’s plastic ban on people with disabilities (28:17).