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The April release of JAWS screen-reader is out, and there are notable improvements. We go down the list with Michael Babcock.
The Toronto Raptors are trying to claw their way back into a series with the 76'ers. Brock Richardson gives us the details.
AMI Halifax Reporter Jillian Gillis features the North End Café, and we discuss the return of AMI This Week.
Para transpo, Ottawa’s adapted transit system, now has a new application to book and cancel rides. Community Reporter Kim Kilpatrick has the details.
We hear about a new Canada-wide initiative called The CNIB SmartLife Tech @ Home program.
On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin discusses masking for travelers, and how this correlates with disability rights.

How is the pet industry embracing opportunities as owners return to work? Jeff Ryman explains more in his lifestyle headlines.
Google has a secret iOS app to help you switch to Android. We get the scoop with John Biehler of The App Show.
Abilities Dogs Canada is launching a campaign to educate the public about service dog etiquette. Karen Magee fills us in.
On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey highlights Listen Black, a company publishing and producing its own audiobooks, featuring black authors and narrators.

How good is Apple's Weather app these days? Let’s find out with Michael Feir.
Fern Lulham highlights a television drama depicting 1990s disability activism in the U.K.
The Canadian Council of the Blind is hosting the annual Atlantic Sports and Recreation Weekend in St. John’s, Newfoundland. We speak with Shane Cashin to learn more.
On Curious Minds, Christine Malec highlights where the arts will land as we shift back towards in person creative experiences.
Joining us on today’s Roundtable is our weekly Audio Entertainment and Tech Expert, Michael Feir.

Is wearing a mask still helpful if you're the only one? Jeff Ryman answers this questions during health headlines.
The U.S. television networks are cleaning their closets of old, cancelled shows and shining up those that have been renewed as they organize for the fall. Greg David brings us the scoop.
Ryan Delehanty catches us up on recent major funding announcements in Atlantic Canada, including Nova Scotia’s announcement to provide $12 Million for new Autism Services.
We speak with Carol Yaple, rehabilitation therapist in Vancouver. We discuss everything from her own personal story to assistive tech and how it can help restore independence when sight loss strikes.
Mary Mammoliti features the popular Airfryer, and shares what we can and can’t use it for.

Should we be giving our cats a bath and brushing them out? Let’s talk Cat Grooming with Dr. Danielle Jongkind, on Ask a Vet.
When spring cleaning, what are some things we can do to lessen our exposure to plastics? Wellness contributor Frances Wong discusses.
Despite the progress that’s being made towards casting more actors with disabilities and supporting projects about this community, films and TV shows still have gaps in making them accessible to disabled movie-lovers. We chat more about this with Meryl Evans, a marketing & accessibility consultant at Diamond.
Community Reporter Julie Martin was recognized as the Town of Trenton’s Outstanding Resident for April 2022. She recognizes the community champions who’ve helped her reach this milestone.
The NBA playoffs are officially underway. The Raps are in a battle against their rival Philadelphia. Can Toronto prevail? Which teams are poised to make a deep run? We chat all things NBA with Randall Urban of NBA TV Canada.
Alex Smyth is one of the many people who have been waiting on a surgery , delayed by the pandemic. He gives us his thoughts on our Voices segment.