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How can you use your worry to be productive? We talk about it with Margrett Weldon on our Lifestyle segment.
Twitter is adding an edit button. John Biehler gives us his thoughts about the initiative, on our App Update.
Karen Magee – our Content Development Specialist for Eastern Ontario, and her partner, Jeff Wilcox, share their story of adapting to disability, after Jeff acquired a brain injury.
How often do we contemplate life with a disability? Ryan Hooey takes us through the drastic changes he went through when he lost his sight overnight.
Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time.

The value of our identities include how we give back to our communities. Michael Feir highlights how he’s aimed to help others, while coming to terms with his disability.
Finding peace within yourself goes hand in hand with making connections with others. Fern Lulham tells us how this is true.
We meet Eudalie Wickham-Ashby, Radio Host and Producer of the VISIONS Radio Program on VOB 929 FM, in the Barbados. She enlightens us on the state of disability awareness on the island.
Conversations around Adaptive Technology can be different from country to country, depending on the access and availability. We get into this discussion with Steven Scott, one of the hosts of Double Tap Canada and Double Tap TV, on AMI.
Content Creator James Rath has taken away many lessons on the effects of not feeling included. He shares his story on our weekly Roundtable conversation.

Does your background make it more or less difficult for you to come to terms with your identity around disability? George Quarcoo shares his story and thoughts.
How do film and Television impact on shining a light on disability and diversity? Let’s discuss with Greg David on our TV Talk.
Ryan Delehanty highlights arts programs, recreational activities, and government initiatives in Halifax to help people with disabilities become more involved in the city.
How far are we in reaching the ideal attitudes toward guide and service animals? Devon Wilkins has some thoughts.
How does the support of our loved ones affect the ways we identify with ourselves when coming to terms with disability? We chat more about it with Mary Mammoliti.

Yang Wang is a woman of Chinese heritage living in Toronto. She shares her perspectives of disability exposure in China, after living there for several years following her diagnosis.
Frances Wong, our Wellness contributor, teaches Yoga to blind and partially sighted participants. She highlights what she’s learned along her journey.
Members of the Blind and Partially Sighted community may have the opportunity to work with an Itinerant Vision Teacher for educational support. We learn about the impact of having this relationship, with Lucia Bellafante.
Montreal community reporter Mathieu Rochette highlights support being offered by CNIB for Ukrainian-Canadians with sight loss.
W. Ross MacDonald School offers specialized education opportunities for blind and partially sighted students in Ontario. We hear the experiences of students who attend W. Ross, and how they feel about this approach to education.
Jeff Thompson is a Blind Woodworker who has faced countless hurdles regarding his choice of work. He lets us in on the transformations he’s gone through to push past others’ biases.

Assistive Technology is a major source of empowerment for people with disabilities. We hear Michael Babcock’s story of being introduced to exploring accessible Tech.
We hear about the Para Sport Culture and the significance of athletic opportunities, with Brock Richardson of The Neutral Zone.
Is there a right and wrong way to teach advocacy to kids with disabilities? Alex Smyth brings his lived experiences and perspectives to the table.
What are the stigmas facing the White Cane, and how do White Cane users navigate the negativity? Community Reporter Julia Bonnett shares her journey with the tool.
We’re joined by optometrist Dr. Ana Juricic to chat about hospitality and general rules of thumb when it comes to a recent diagnosis of a patient. Are there certain ways of showing compassion and understanding to patients while remaining professional? Let’s discuss.
What does the word “disabled” mean to you? Danielle McLaughlin asks this question and others, on Know Your Rights.