Today on NOW with Dave Brown:

• Blind Archer Anna Kim recaps the 2023 Africa Genesis Archery World Tournament
  • She also chats about her life as a competitive archer
• Content creator Allison E. Lang discusses the importance of body positivity and acceptance from a disability lens
• Community reporter Blaine Deutscher gives you the scoop about the 52nd annual Regina Folk Festival. The festival runs from Aug. 11 to 13 at Victoria Park. Service animals are welcome. Caregivers and support workers may attend RFF for free. RFF provides earplugs at the First Aid. More details can be found here
  • Headliners include Alan Doyle, Allison Russell, The Halluci Nation, The Strumbellas and more
  • He also chats about Shake the Lake, a concert festival that is going down on Aug. 25 and 26 at the Conexus Arts Centre. Opening night with Kim Mitchell. Saturday see Chilliwack and "Metal Queen" Lee Aaron. You can learn more about the festival here
• Double Tap's Steven Scott shares his thoughts on a new work policy in place for Zoom employees
• Vicky Levack reflects on her experience living independently after moving out of a nursing home in Nova Scotia
• Peter Parsons recaps this year's North American Indigenous Games

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses the Online News Act and Meta’s response to end to news availability in Canada 
• John Loeppky also offers his insight into the matter and explores the impact it will have on journalists with disabilities  
• Marc Aflalo describes Amazon’s plans to invest generative artificial intelligence across the company
  • He also tells you about a recent medical procedure utilized AI-enabled microchips to help a man regain movement in his hands. The procedure was done by doctors at the Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Nassau County, New York
• Anu Pala previews some fashion and makeup trends forecasted for the fall season 
• And community reporter Derek Lackey tells you about: 
  • Family Fun Nights at Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg
    • The freenevent occurs every Monday in August at Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg from  6:30 until 9:30 p.m. CT 
    • The venue is located at Location: 3975 Portage Ave. 
    • For more information, contact their general office at: 204-885-3330
  • And the Walk This Way fundraiser 
    • The event runs September 8 to 15
    • Participants can either bike, stroll, and roll 
    • The event’s  goal is to reach 150,000 km
    • The Fundraising Campaign party is taking placed at True North Square on September 15 at 12 p.m. CT
    • Participants can download the MoveSpring app from the App Store or Google Play. Be sure to sign up and enter the code ‘uway2023’ to join the challenge
    • To register, visit here
       

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore discusses the Government of Canada’s proposed draft standard for outdoor spaces
  • The deadline to submit feedback on the draft standard is August 11. You can submit your feedback here
  • Meagan also describes the upcoming inquest into the death of Samuel Brown. Samuel was an 18-year-old student at W. Ross Macdonald School who was Deafblind and non-verbal. He died at Brantford General Hospital back in 2018. The inquest will start on August 28 at 10 a.m. ET and will last for about 10 days. You can catch the livestream that day online here
• Denis Boudreau discusses the importance of recognizing the impact of culture in inclusive communication. You can read his blog post here
• Red Széll drops by the studio to preview season three of “My Life in Books”! The show airs weekdays at 1 p.m. Eastern on AMI-audio
• In her last community report, Louise Levesque Burley shares her positive experience using artificial intelligence in her day-to-day life. She also reflects on her experience being on air for the past three years of the show
• Amy Amantea takes you behind the scenes of cinema to shares her experience on production sets
• And Amanda Shekarchi competes against Elysia Yardley and Alex Smyth in this week’s news quiz! 
   

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Certified financial planner Ryan Chin describes some priorities you should be making when investing your money 
• Shaun Preece gives his thoughts on the ‘Hable One’ controller for smartphones and tablets
• Neik Theelen shares his experience in the comedy scene as a standup comic with a disability
• Dawn Dickinson previews Maclean’s Magazine with an article about Indigenous preventative measures for curbing wildfires
  • She also shares another story about the issue of video game addiction amongst some children  
• Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton in Sault Ste. Marie updates you on the progress of the Northlander train project in Ontario. For more information on the Northlander Train visit here
  • She also shares an update on the construction coming the downtown area of Sault Ste. Marie. The area affected is a 1.8-kilometre area of Queen St. East from Pim St. to Gore St. Staff recommendations will be presented at the city council meeting on August 28
  • And she gives you details about an extensive summer concert series taking place at the Roberta Bondar Park  Tent Pavilion located at 65 Foster Dr. Shows run every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9p.m. Eastern time until the end of August. Admission is free and accessible to all. For more information visit their Facebook page here 
• And community reporter Nathan Clement tells you all about the upcoming Harmony Arts Festival in Vancouver, B.C. The festival runs Aug. 4 to 13 in West Vancouver. The event runs on Argyle Ave. The festival has multiple accessible washrooms and is a block away from multiple different bus stops. For more information on the festival visit here
  • He also chats about the Vancouver Mural Festival which is also running from August 4 to 13 across Metro Vancouver. You can learn more about the festival here  
  • Lastly he previews Kitsfest, a sports and healthy living community festival in the Kitsilano Beach area. The event runs Aug. 11 to 13. There will be accessible bus routes and paths. For more information, visit here

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: 

• Journalist Arno Kopecky explores the effects of drought conditions in Western Canada
• Jennie Bovard and Meagan Gillmore discuss the increase in self-checkout machines and security measures in retail businesses
• Inclusive sport advocate Ryan Van Praet chats about the importance of taking care of your body during sports training and recovery
• Lifestyle columnist Shaini Saravanamuthu offers tips for coping with wedding preparation and planning
• And community reporter Amy Amantea in Vancouver recaps her experience at the Indian Summer Arts Festival that took place last month
  • She also tells you about the following events:  
  • Theatre Under the Stars is hosting a musical comedy called “The Prom”
    • Blind/partially sighted visitors will be treated to a hot dog dinner during a social event starting at 630 p.m. PT 
    • The organizers recommend you bring a blanket
    • The venue is located at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park in Vancouver
    • The next performance of “The Prom” is Aug. 4 in Stanley Park
    • There will be a bunch of other shows happening throughout the month
    • Be sure to visit their website for a full list of dates and details
  • VocalEye is partnering with the Arts Club Theatre to host an Indigenous Drumming and Singing Circle
    • Indigenous musician Deanna Gestrin will teach traditional drumming techniques 
    • The event runs Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. PT inside the BMO Theatre Centre located at 162 West 1st Ave. in Vancouver 
    • There will also be a traditional lunch is provided 
    • To register, email: amy@vocaleye.ca