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Unbirthday Parties program with Friends 4 Kindness

A birthday cake and balloons
  • There’s a rumor that a new smart assistant may be in our living room soon. Michael Babcock shares the scoop.
  • Which teams are looking good so far in the NHL playoffs? Brock Richardson gives us the details.
  • Alex Smyth, Toronto Reporter for AMI, is here to tell us about tonight’s AMI This Week feature on Animal Class -Flamingos.
  • Community Reporter Annette Dennis highlights the Summer Festivals Block Party London, Presented by TD Sunfest & Home County.
  • We meet Nicole Callander, President and Founder of Friends 4 Kindness. She tells us about her organization and their Unbirthday Parties program.
  • Danielle McLaughlin discusses the leaked draft US Supreme Court decision that seems ready to overturn the decision that gave women there right to an abortion.

Amazon’s Fire TV Cube getting more accessible

Amazon’s Fire TV Cube
  • What do different places around the world eat for breakfast? Jeff Ryman chats about this in his lifestyle report.
  • Amazon’s Fire TV Cube can now connect directly with select hearing aids. John Biehler has the gist.
  • Karen Magee highlights a new Autism Support Centre being built in Barrie, Ontario, which is making a huge difference in the city.
  • The television show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” is getting revamped in the audiobook world. We chat about it with Ryan Hooey.

Three Toronto sports venues becoming more sensory inclusive

The outside of Scotiabank arena
  • Michael Feir has released the second edition of his guide for blind users of iPhones. He walks us through what’s new, and what went into writing it.
  • Fern Lulham brings us a story from the U.K. disability community, involving a wonderful charity, and a special day out for Fern.
  • In Partnership with KultureCity, Three Toronto sports venues are taking steps forward to become more sensory inclusive. We chat about this with Uma Srivastava, of KultureCity to learn more about how this can be done.
  • Let’s check in with our friends from CNIB SmartLife. Today we're chatting with Corneliu Hoza.
  • Today’s Roundtable guest is Host of The Neutral Zone on AMI-audio, Brock Richardson.

Discussing access barriers to guide dogs and handlers

A guide dog and it's owner on a walk
  • Scientists say they have nailed down the ideal amount of sleep. Jeff Ryman shares the details in his health report.
  • We meet comedian Dan Barra-Berger who’s one of the featured performers on AMI’s newest show, Breaking Character.
  • New Brunswick announced a major overhaul to disability employment services. Ryan Delehanty tells us about their plans.
  • The CNIB is conducting research and consultations regarding access barriers to guide dogs and guide dog handlers in Canada. Devon Wilkins has the details.
  • Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession helps us create the ultimate Mother’s Day bagel brunch.

Preparing our pets for Tick season

A Black legged tick
  • On Ask a Vet, Dr. Danielle Jongkind reminds us about Tick season, and how we can prepare our pets for this time of year.
  • Have you fallen off the exercise wagon? We revisit ways to get back into a fitness routine, with Frances Wong.
  • The 43rd Annual Toronto International Storytelling Festival kicks off this weekend. We speak with one of the participants to learn about her story and her participation in the "Unforgettable Moments" event.
  • Quebec is honouring Guy Lafleur, a legend for Hockey fans and all of Canada, with a national funeral. Community Reporter Mathieu Rochette shares his thoughts.
  • We get the scoop on the upcoming W. Ross MacDonald School anniversary celebrations!
  • We have our monthly woodworking chat with Jeff Thompson. He talks about drilling and screwing best practices.