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Halloween Streaming Guide

  • Authored on October 28, 2022
  • The Friday News Panel assembles to discuss some of the top stories of the week.
    • They analyze some of the political troubles in Britain as the country names their next Prime Minister.
    • They discuss the fact that according to census data, religious affiliation in Canada is declining. 
    • The panel chats about how some hotels are offering up sleep centric vacations. 
  • Michael McNeely reviews the thriller film “The Black Phone”.
  • Greg David stops by to highlight some of AMI’s podcasts available on YouTube.
  • Greg also talks about some Halloween TV programming that have caught his attention

Sensory Friendly Trick or Treating

  • Authored on October 27, 2022
  • You can make trick or treating more sensory friendly this Halloween. Christel Seeberger of Sensory Friendly Solutions stops by to share how to do it.
  • Dawn Dickinson features two articles from Voices of the Walrus.
    • “Why Are Sex Workers Forced to Wear a Financial Scarlet Letter?” By Maggie MacDonald
      •  The article highlights how discrimination against sex work has become a flashpoint for advocates of freedom of expression and economic rights.
    • “Who Loses as Online Betting Takes over Sports?” By Sam Konnert
      • This article shines a light on how gambling on sports used to be tightly controlled. Now the floodgates have been flung open.
  • Aaron Busch of Atyzi stops by to discuss how he is working to make travelling with mobility devices easier and less stressful
  • Apple has released the Mac Ventura operating system. Steven Scott shares his initial impressions and how they have improved accessibility with the latest version.
  • Content Development Specialist Karen Magee shares a couple stories from the region. 

The Hable One Accessible Keyboard

  • Authored on October 25, 2022
  • Freek van Welsenis, the co-founder of Hable One, stops by to showcase the accessible keyboard designed to make smartphones more accessible for the blind and partially sighted
    • The company is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands and wanted to find accessible solutions for using smartphones
    • The Hable One is available through the CNIB, or you can head to their website:  Homepage | Hable One (iamhable.com)
  • Lawrence Gunther explores the environmental case of using a bidet over toilet paper. 
  • Toronto Community Reporter Elizabeth Mohler stops by to highlight events in the area. 
  • Karen Magee, Andy Frank, and Alex Smyth square off in another edition of the Weekly news Quiz.

Ontario Municipal Elections

  • Authored on October 24, 2022
  • Michelle McQuigge, Weekend News Editor for the Canadian Press, stops by to discuss Ontario’s municipal election races
    • Election date is today, Monday Oct 24th 2022
  • Marco Pasqua, the Co-Founder Meaningful Access Consulting joins us to discuss how entrepreneurship factors into inclusive employment landscape 
    • He touches on Studio Seventy Three, and how they provide an opportunity for the community.
    • He also highlighted Dark Table Restaurants
  • Kim Thistle reviews the Netflix film “Blonde”. The bio-pic depicts the life of Marilyn Monroe.
    • Marc Aflalo from Double Tap TV stops by to talk about Netflix, and the launching of an ad supported tier at a lower price. 
  • Ryan Delahanty shares the latest on events happening in the Maritime region, including the 6th Annual Nova Scotia Open Goalball Championship.
    • They are seeking volunteer help for the tournament.
      • Volunteer shifts run from 8am on Saturday November 5th until about 4PM Sunday the 6th and are available on a first come first serve basis.  
      • The competition takes place at LeMarchant - St. Thomas Elementary, 6141 Watt Street, Halifax 
      • If you are a new volunteer or would like to brush up on your skills, we will be having a fun tournament from 2:00 to 6:00 at the George Dixon Centre, 2502 Brunswick Street, on Saturday, October 29.  
      • Meals and snacks will be provided
      • Experienced volunteers are preferred for the 5th shift, which covers the playoff games.
      • The tournament will be running steady on Saturday Nov. 5 from 8:30am to about 8PM, then again Sunday for the championship games from around 7:30am to 4PM.
      • Email: Peter Parsons parsons.pete@gmail.com for more information
    • He also highlights TeamWork Cooperative & MentorAbility Atlantic Canada are inviting you to celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month (#DEAM), this Thursday, October 27th from 1-2:30pm!
      • Featuring special guest speaker Augy Jones, currently Principal at NSCC's Akerley Campus in Dartmouth
      • The event is at the Team Work office, 7071 Bayer’s Road suite 244. There will be vendors, snacks, prizes, music, ASL and more. 
      • To register, please email Will at wstone@teamworkbridge.org 
    • Ryan also talks about the Flag Raising, Proclamation Reading, and Guest Speakers for Indigenous Disability Awareness Month.
      • It's happening next Monday, October 31st, from 10am to noon at Grand Parade Square & City Hall – 1841 Argyle Street in Halifax. 
    • Finally, he discusses the unveiling of a new accessible playground in Halifax. 
      • They just held their grand opening last Wednesday, in Halifax’s north end between the George Dixon Centre and Uniake Square.
      • The $1 million addition to Dixon Park is universally accessible and has double wide ramps, static free slides, braille lettering charts, a communication board, wheelchair accessible merry-go-round, adapted teeter-totter and much more.
         

Superfest Disability Film Festival

  • Authored on October 21, 2022