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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...

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.

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 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.

Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua tells us about ‘Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator,’ a new startup program for entrepreneurs with disabilities. From the March 14, 2022 episode

Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler share their reflections on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. From the December 7, 2022 episode.

Marco Pasqua describes some ways to access stylish and adaptive apparel.

The Canadian Armed Forces recently hosted their Soldier On conference. Marco Pasqua shares some of his takeaways from the event. From the October 23, 2023, episode.

Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press looks back at a few of the biggest news stories of the year. Accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua looks at the future of accessible technology in 2021 and beyond. We continue our series of year-ender chats with film critics Amy Amantea and Kim Thistle joining us to talk about their best and worst in movies and TV for 2020.

Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler join in for a roundtable discussion on housing issues in Canada, everything from affordability to accessibility. From the September 14, 2022 episode.

In the second hour of the show, Kevin Shaw analyzes the influence and impact of artificial intelligence in the music world (12:32). And Marco Pasqua and Elizabeth Mohler share their observations of modern payment methods and terminals (39:15).