On Friday May 14th’s show: 

• We have our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore
  • We talk about a few stories that caught our attention this week on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Canada including the pause of the AstraZeneca vaccine and Manitoba’s paid leave for vaccinations
  • We also share what stood out to us in the 2021 Census
  • And, we explore the broader picture of sales ethics, after an 85-year-old with Alzheimer’s was upsold a bunch of a products at an electronics store
• In the second hour of the show: 
  • Entertainment critic Michael McNeely previews the upcoming Disney film “Cruella” starring Emma Stone 
  • And, AMI communications specialist Greg David chats about Ellen DeGeneres’ announcement to end her daytime talk show. He also tells us about the upcoming virtual event, AMI Connect!
     

On May 13th’s show: 

• Researcher Vera Kubenz shares findings from a new study about the discrimination faced by people with disabilities across the global south during the pandemic 
• Producer Dawn Dickinson previews The Guardian This Week and tells us why more people want to continue wearing face masks. She also discusses the rise of conceptual art and the decline of drawing and sketching in U.K. art schools.
• Community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu chats about this year’s Cycle for Sight event hosted by Fighting Blindness Canada! She also tells us about her participation in the upcoming AMI Connect event 
• Samsung has introduced a new program that allows users to upcycle their existing phones to smart home devices. Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada fills us in on the details 
• And, in her central regional report, Karen Magee tells us about the Senior on Wheels Program in Cornwall, Ontario. She also provides us an update on the CNIB Lake Joe. And, she describes a prototype for a new navigational device that uses ultrasonic sensors 
   

On May 12th’s show: 

• Andrea van Vugt from of the Disability Pride Alberta Foundation discusses the need for a disability awakening in Canada. You can read her Toronto Star article here 
• Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore tells us B.C.’s new accessibility legislation to build a more inclusive province for people with disabilities 
• Community reporter Amy Amantea chats about this year’s rEvolver Festival hosted by UpInTheAir Theatre. She also tells us about the Realwheels Acting Academy and AEBC’s upcoming trivia night in B.C. To access her full report, visit here  
• Mike Agerbo of the App Show describes Twitter’s newly launched "tip jar" feature that allows users to send money to others on the platform. He also shares an update on the latest app tracking options for iOS 14.5. And, he weighs the benefits of Canada's electric vehicle incentive 
• And, veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver analyzes the latest news in Canadian politics including: first dose vaccination rates and the fate of the Line 5 energy pipeline
   

Coming up on the show today:

• Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther discusses the carbon footprint of beef and tells us about Epicurious’ decision to remove beef from their online recipes 
• Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler chats about "Let's Talk Apple," an upcoming event that is seeking accessibility feedback from Apple users who are blind and partially sighted. To access her full report, visit here
• Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes the e-Guide Dog, a prototype for a navigational robotic dog on wheels. He also tells us about InnoMake smart shoes and new features to the Google Assistant 
• And, we another edition of our weekly news quiz with Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix! 

On May 10th’s show: 

• Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press shares her weekend news recap and tells us about the COVID-19 restrictions in Manitoba
• Accessibility specialist Marco Pasqua discusses this year’s National AccessAbility Week which runs  May 30 to June 5, 2021! He also tells us about Revolve Air, a new and foldable wheelchair 
• Film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the Netflix series “Shadow and Bone” 
• Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV explains the latest news on Epic Games’ lawsuit against Apple's ability to control which apps can be available on its devices
• And, Ryan Delehanty describes a newly launched accessible taxi program in Prince Edward Island