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A person who is blind using a computer desktop with a braille reader.

On Thursday February 18th's show: 

Amanda Leduc's new book

A black book cover with animated grass and red flowers. The title reads "The Centaur's Wife."

On Wednesday February 17th's show: 

  • Author Amanda Leduc discusses her brand new book “The Centaur’s Wife which is out now in standard print and audio formats, an in accessible audio, e-text and braille. 
    • It has also been made available to Canadians with print disabilities through both the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) and the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS). 
      For more information, visit here and visit her website for information on her upcoming speaking engagements 
  • Accessibility reporter Meagan Gilmore stops by to share what academics think is a good definition of disability 
  • Community reporter Amy Amantea tells us about VocalEye’s new crowd-sourced description project. To access her full report, visit here 
  • Mike Agerbo of the App Show fills us in on Coca-Cola's new trial for a paper bottle prototype 
  • And, veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver discusses the latest news in Canadian politics including gun legislation in Canada and provincial re-openings 

Connect 4 Life's broadcast program

A closeup of a professional radio mic with a mixing board and a computer behind it.

On Tuesday February 16th's show: 

  • Environment contributor Lawrence Gunther shares the benefits of rooftop solar power
  • Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler tells us about Connect 4 Life’s new broadcast training program. To access her full report, visit here 
  • Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses the challenges of buying a new cell phone 
  • And, I compete against Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix in another edition of our weekly news quiz! 
     

The Mint’s New Commemorative Coin

A $20 silver coin with the coat of arms for Black Loyalist Heritage Society and their motto: "The heart of your knowledge is in your roots."

On Thursday February 11th's show: 

White Cane Week's virtual events

The White Cane Week 2021 Logo of a white cane.

On Wednesday February 10th's show: 

In the second hour of the show: