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An Accessible Meat Thermometer

Meat thermometer in a steak on a plate.
  • On our Tech Talk, Michael Babcock reviews his newly acquired accessible meat thermometer.
  • Grant Hardy from Vancouver shares why he’s passionate about Earth Day and the importance of the environment.
  • Community reporter Kim Hovey highlights her first-ever trip to the CNIB offices in Vancouver, B.C
  • Financial Advisor and former contributor on Kelly and Company, Ron Malis, answers questions regarding tax season for people with disabilities.
  • Danielle McLaughlin and Cara Zwibel, director of the fundamental freedoms program for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, talk about new anti-Holocaust-denial legislation.

How to find community and a healthy sense of self worth

A sign that says Self Worth
  • As a continuation from his Back to Basics conversation, Michael Feir shares how to find community and a healthy sense of self worth, even without steady employment.
  • Wonderful celebrations surround us during Spring, and Gardener Susan Kerney features two Spring plants for these occasions.
  • Community Reporter Julia Bonnett highlights the View Point Education Series being run by Fighting Blindness Canada.
  • We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Jeff Ryman, on What in the World.
  • Today’s Roundtable guest is Vice President of Programming and Production for AMI-tv, John Melville.

Tips on experiencing celebrations with accessibility in mind

People celebrating at a party
  • Can how often you wash your dog's bowl affect your health? Jeff Ryman explains in his health headlines.
  • The Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative is holding its first national fundraiser walkathon. We’ll find out more from Jaime Charlebois, Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative Co-Founder.
  • The New Mom Project strives to assist expected mothers with giving their newborn babies a good start. Margrett Weldon explains on In The Know.
  • How much do you care about your sleep? We talk about the significance of sleep, and how to do it right, with Registered Nurse Leslie Depoe.
  • Now that Spring is here, it's time to talk about all the fun and unique holidays taking place. Leanne Baarda shares tips on experiencing these celebrations with accessibility in mind.

Things that brighten our day!

Three adorable puppies lying in a blanket.
  • What sorts of things brighten a vet's day? Dr. Danielle gives us her top ten list of what brightens her day at work.
  • Nutritionist Julia Karantjas impresses us with the ins and outs of vitamins and minerals.
  • Meet the women rewriting the rules for their Supply Chains. We’ll learn more about this topic from Danielle Cadhit, Director of Systems and Emergent Strategy at SheEO.
  • Community Reporter Toni Freimark was the first person with partial sight to use the Fidelio device at a local Medicine Hat Cineplex. She highlights her experience.
  • On our Collections & Hobbies segment, Producer Paul Aflalo lets us know about his obsession with building Lego.
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Spring is coming

Parent and two kids walking through a market.
  • Bookshare has made some announcements about making a more accessible experience for users. We get the update with Michael Babcock.
  • Brock Richardson of The Neutral Zone brings us our weekly Sports Update.
  • Grant Hardy from Vancouver discusses inclusion of people with autism at work, in celebration of Autism Awareness Month.
  • Community Reporter Annette Dennis highlights the Whimsical Spring 2-day Market, taking place in London, Ontario.
  • The Canada Ukraine Foundation sponsors projects for deaf people in Ukraine, and Ukrainian war-displaced persons. We’ll learn more from Doctor Roman Petryshyn, and Doctor Debra Russell.
  • On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin brings us up to speed on the rights of older people.