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Diversity and representation in kids' books

A children's book cover of an animated princess who is black with toys around her. The title reads "The Amazing Zoe a queen like me."

On April 8th's show: 

Design education and legislation

A person using a ramp on a public transit bus.

On Tuesday April 6th’s show: 

  • Accessibility specialist Thea Kurdi discusses the importance of design education when forming accessibility legislation
  • Community reporter Michelle Creedy in Duncan, BC tells us about ‘Labels You Touch,’ a new workshop hosted by the Hadley Institute. She also describes their latest podcast episode ‘Painting Blind.' To access her full report visit here 
  • Jennie Bovard tells us about her experience producing a podcast during a pandemic. She also describes the next episode of Low Vision Moments which features Dave Carragher who runs Blind Man Cooking, a series of virtual workshops for recipes and cooking tips 
  • And, host Dave Brown competes against Karen Mage and Mark Phoenix in another edition of our weekly news quiz!  

Vaccination registration accessibility

Three COVID-19 vaccine bottles on a table.

On Monday April 5th's show: 

  • We’ll have our weekend news recap with Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press and discuss the different ways provinces are framing their various COVID restrictions 
  • Digital Accessibility Specialist Denis Boudreau reviews the accessibility of websites designed for vaccination registration. To read his blog on the matter, visit here 
  • Film reviewer Amy Amantea gives her commentary on the Apple TV+ film Cherry starring Tom Holland
  • Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV describes some must-have tech for the outdoors this summer including: Sonos Move, Sonos Roam, Husqvarna AutoMower, Polaris Pools Pool cleaning Robot, Weber iGrill 3, and the GoPro Hero 9 
  • And, Jim Krysko shares his western regional report and tells us about the province of Manitoba new “Rent Bank” to ensure housing is available for low-income residents 

AMI-tv's new Android app!

A man wearing sunglasses with his white cane, holds his phone up to listen.

On Thursday, April 1st’s show: 

  • AMI's director of digital strategy, Virginia Vuleta, describes our new Android apps for AMI-tv and AMI-tele
  • Entertainment critic Michael McNeely kicks off his 2021 Oscars coverage with a discussion on the nominees for best male actor 
  • Food & Drink columnist Jennie Bovard chats about her favourite foods and treats for the Easter season
  • Steven Scott of Double Tap Canada shares tips for buying a new laptop on a budget
  • And, Karen Magee tells us about the CNIB’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also talks about the CHEO’s long-awaited 1Door4Care project which recently received approval in the Ontario budget

Ontario's 2021 budget

A photo of Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy and Doug Ford walking side by side with masks and books in their hands.

On Wednesday March 31st’s show: