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Inclusive benefits of Unified Sports

  • Authored on June 1, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Dr. Kelly Arbour discusses the inclusive benefits of Unified Sports for students with and without intellectual disabilities
  • David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance discusses the call to ratify amendments to Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit
  • Microsoft is discontinuing their ‘Soundscape’ app this month. Shaun Preece fills you on what’s happening
  • Aaron Broverman discusses the process he took to buying his very first home 
  • And Dawn Dickinson previews “Voices of The Walrus” with an article about how military bases have become safe havens for at-risk species
    • She also features a story about the evolution of the  Canadarm
       

National eye care strategy

  • Authored on May 31, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown:

  • Honourable Judy Sgro chats about the call for a national eye care strategy
  • Anu Pala explains why companies should develop their own inclusive hiring practices
  • Columnist Emilee Schevers gives you a sneak peek into this year’s programming for CNIB Lake Joe
  • Linda McPhail from the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind tells you all about their upcoming summer programming!
    • ASRAB is participating for the first time at the Lethbridge Dragon Boat Festival. Their team, "Blind Ambition", is currently practicing for the event on June 23
    • They recently received a tandem bicycle as a donation in Grande Prairie. They are holding try-it during Park Days, and it is also available to borrow by members
    • They are also holding Goalball demonstrations across the province 
    • And Calgary members are participating in the ParticipACTION community challenge which includes hiking and rowing at William Watson Lodge on June 17
    • For more information visit their website here or access their contact info here 
  • Community reporter Milena Khazanavicius reflects on the effects of the Halifax wildfires
    • She also describes a new accessibility study put on by Dalhousie’s PEACH Research Unit
      • People of all abilities are welcome to share their experiences
      • Participants must be 18 years of age or older
      • This focus group should last no longer than 90 minutes and a $100 honorarium will be provided to all participants
      • To learn more about the study please email peach@dal.ca
      • OR visit here  
    • Dragon Boating is making its return in June at Graham’s Grove Park on Lake Banook  in Dartmouth
      • All paddles, life jackets, and instructions are free of charge to people who are blind and partially sighted
      • The dates are: June 17, June 24, July 1, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26, September 9 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Atlantic time  
      • For more information, contact: Jan Oakley at: 902- 483- 9275 or email: jan.oakley@dragonboateast.ca or visit here
    • The CNIB will be hosting a variety of Social Groups throughout Nova Scotia. 
      • The events and locations are: 
      • Sydney Social at the 400 George St. in Sydney,NS on Tuesday, June 13th from 1 to 3 p.m. AT 
      • Halifax Social at the CNIB Office, 6136 Almon St. on Thursday, June 29th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AT 
      • New Glasgow Social at New Glasgow Public Library located at 182 Dalhousie St. on Friday, June 30th from 1 to 3 p.m. AT 
      • To learn more about the CNIB Social Groups in Nova Scotia email: Jeff.Deviller@CNIB.ca or call 902-456-5982 

"Perceptual Archeology"

  • Authored on May 30, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

  • Alex Smyth and Meagan Gillmore discuss the recent controversy over Roger Waters’ concert in Frankfurt, Germany
  • Writer and performer Alex Bulmer tells you all about her upcoming theatre production “Perceptual Archeology (or How Travel Blind)” 
  • The event is co-presented by Crow’s Theatre and the Fire and Rescue Team. The production runs June 1 to 25. For more information visit here 
  • Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells you about the ChatGPT app for the iPhone which is now available for download in 40 countries 
  • For his tech tip of the day he explains how to use Bluetooth on the iphone 
  • Guest contestant John Melville competes against Meagan Gillmore and Karen Magee in another edition of the weekly news quiz!
  • And community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton gives you details about:
    • This year’s information fair for National AccessAbility Week in Sault Ste. Marie.  
      • The fair will take place on May 31 at Bay Street Active Living Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. ET. The venue is located at 619 Bay St. 
      • The parabus will be parked outside the facility and applications are available.  
      • There will be over 20 tables with info for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers, family members and friends. 
      • Organizations include: the Vulnerable Persons Registry, Seniors Mental Health Services, Strength Training for Seniors, Algoma Farmers Market, SSM Emergency Preparedness, Soo Medical Services, and more 
      • Refreshments will be available 
      • There will be gift cards and 2 gift baskets for draw prizes
    • She also describes the 2023 Lilac & Lavender Festival which runs June 8-10 at Ermatinger Clergue National Historical Site 
      • For ticket pricing and availability, please call:  705-759-5443
    • And she gives you details behind the International Bridge Walk which runs June 24 at 9 a.m. ET.
      • It will take place in the Twin Cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. 
      • Be sure to bring a passport or other approved ID like Nexus, Enhanced Driver’s License, or INAC (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada card). 
      • Participants 15 and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult and must have a copy of their birth certificate. 
      • The cost for the bus is called $10 per person or $20 per family 
      • Buses will begin transporting at 7 a.m. so be sure to arrive early 
      • For more information, call 705-949-7152 or visit here 

Wildfires in Halifax

  • Authored on May 29, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown:

 
 

Foreign election interference

  • Authored on May 26, 2023

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: