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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.

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...

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 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 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).   

In this NOW with Dave Brown Highlight, accessibility consultant Marco Pasqua discusses dating with a disability and explores the inaccessibility of dating apps.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge from The Canadian Press discusses the labour negotiations in Quebec for public workers. Marco Pasqua describes some ways to access stylish and adaptive apparel. And Shaun Preece describes a new screen reader under development for Mac. This is the November 21, 2023, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press discusses the latest news on the Ontario Greenbelt. Marco Pasqua shares some of his takeaways from the "Soldier On" conference hosted by The Canadian Armed Forces. Amy Amantea gives her review on “Haunted Mansion” on Disney+. And Steven Scott breaks down Google’s new series of accessibility updates. This is 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.

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 accessibility barriers in the workplace and explores the need to build an accessible mindset. From the October 29, 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, Marco Pasqua recaps his experience at the Canadian Congress on Disability. Michelle McQuigge from The Canadian Press discusses Jacob Hoggard's conviction, the anti-Islamophobia march in London, and the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Marc Aflalo previews Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference. And Amy Amantea reviews the Netflix movie “Senior Year.” This is the June 6, 2022, episode.

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)!

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.

Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how selenium pollution from the largest mine in B.C. is killing off the fish population in the Elk Valley. In our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss some home fitness recommendations by Rick Hansen Foundation ambassador Marco Pasqua. Community reporter J.R. Bjornson talks about the anxiety he feels when going out in public, even as many jurisdictions lift some lockdown rules. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech explains why Bose is en...

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.