In this podcast we review travel as a blind or vision impaired individual.Providing helpful info & tips.
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This podcast is focused on technology that supports people who are blind and visually impaired. Our panel of IT Trainers & guest panelists discuss all the latest in mainstream and inclusive technology innovations in a fun and informative manner. V I Labs is the technology function within Vision Ireland. Vision Ireland is the national sight loss agency in Ireland. V I Labs provide technology assessments and training for all our service users. We are a not for profit charity, which offers supp ...
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Kelly and Ramya is AMI-audio’s daily live afternoon program. Listen for interviews and discussion about arts, entertainment and lifestyle information directly affecting the blind and partially sighted community. Contributors from across the country share information on everything from parenting and finance to fashion and gaming. Plus, catch live performances from Canadian musicians, comedians and actors.
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Vision of a Veteran is a glimpse into some inspirational stories of fellow blinded veterans. Their heart-warming testimonials share the difficulties and challenges they encountered, methods for coping, and rising above any obstacles. Listen to very personal and emotional interviews and find out how they are doing now. Produced by Wisdom 4 the Blind, we continue our quest to help blinded veterans in all aspects of life from services to support.
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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight. Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving ...
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On the In Culture podcast, we go behind the scenes with artists, gamers, musicians, designers, athletes, and visionaries in their fields to share a real-world look at how they’re shaping culture. In our latest podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt. We’ll cover key themes in LeWitt’s work and explore how his approach still influences some of the creative pioneers shaping the 21st century. Variations on a theme is a companion to the Sol LeWitt App, ...
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Welcome to Life's a Beach, and Then You Die, a look at the ups and downs of the human experience. From personal growth and self-discovery to challenges and victories, we discuss it all. Join us as we dive into the extraordinary stories of ordinary people, and learn from their journeys to find inspiration in our own…all the way to the end.
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Stories and strategies from people in the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication who use the Minspeak symbol-based system of language encoding. Talk to me via thespeechdude@gmail.com
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The Heard & Empowered podcast is where the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community finds job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success. Presented by National Industries for the Blind—a leader in job creation for BVI individuals—this podcast is your go-to resource for thriving professionally in a sighted world. Join the host, Dr. Hoby Wedler, every week on Wednesday, as he and his guests dismantle stereotypes, offer expert advice, and share success stories to help you build ...
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What does the world look like to a person with a visual impairment? How does restricted vision impact on everyday life? How can you offer assistance without taking control? The video tracks on this album simulate what the world looks like to people with a range of visual impairments, and show good practice when acting as a sighted guide. The audio tracks offer personal perspectives from two people living with severe visual impairment. This material forms part of The Open University's Pre-reg ...
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LightHouse for the Blind and Visually impaired
The LightHouse is the largest agency providing direct service, advocacy and information to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. Since 1902, we have offered solutions to living with vision loss.
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Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of pediatric visual impairment in the developed world. The eyes can see, but the brain can't interpret the visual world. Due to neuroplasticity, the functional vision of a child with CVI can improve. The number of children with CVI is growing, so why isn't anyone talking about this public health crisis? We are. Music by Storm Crews. Art by Ian Kleinfeld.
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The official podcast of Freedom Scientific, leaders in assistive technology for blind people and those with low vision. Hosted by Glen Gordon, FSCast features news, interviews, and product demonstrations relating to Freedom Scientific products such as JAWS and ZoomText. FSCast is a great way to make the most of the products you have as well as learning about what's new and what's around the corner.
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Self-advocacy and having blindness or low vision can be challenging at times when others don't know what it's like to have a disability or have met someone and don't know how to interact. However, it's about understanding how those of us with visual impairments are able to be independent using the accommodations that we use and letting others know that we're individuals like everyone else. This podcast is about raising awareness of blindness and low vision in a positive way and educating oth ...
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Technologist Mathew Dickerson speaks with James Eddy to give a weekly summary of the latest technology developments from around the world. Send questions to ask@techtalk.digital
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A weekly, half hour radio show / podcast covering a wide variety of topics of interest to the visually impaired
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2423 Your Reading, Your Podcast, Your Way (Jun. 5, 2024) Show Notes Listen Later transforms articles, websites, and written content into podcasts that you can listen to in your favorite podcast app. Simply e-mail a link or attachment and hear it read out loud in a natural voice! Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with founder Yalim Gerger to explore…
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In this episode of Double Tap Steven and Shaun are joined by Michael Babcock to help AMI's Joeita Gupta with a dilemma - she is a long time Windows user who is considering a Mac - but is that the right device for her? They explore the potential benefits and challenges of using a MacBook, including considerations like system crashes, software compat…
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Be My AI Windows App Demo & AI and Accessibility With Colin Hughes
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In this episode, Steven and Shaun discuss various topics related to accessibility and AI. Shaun is on hand with a demo of the new Be My AI app on Windows, and they both explore the recent Rabbit R1 controversy. They also dive into the potential of AI to improve voice recognition, enhance smart assistants like Siri, and provide employment opportunit…
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Glidance Pricing Revealed & Steven Cleans His Coffee Machine
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In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece catch up with Amos Millar from Glidance to discuss the latest updates on the Glidance device. They delve into the pricing details, including an early adopter offer, and explore the importance of engaging with members of the blind community in the development of assistive technologie…
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FSCast 245, a demo of PictureSmart chat, all about NLS, and a visit with Gordon Legge
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On FSCast 245, a demo of how PictureSmart just got smarter thanks to the new chat feature. Then Alice O’Reilly, Chief of the Collections Division, and Tamara Rorie, head of Patron Engagement at NLS, talk about the array of free services and devices available to people living in the United States. Plus, we’ll get to know Gordon Legge, Distinguished …
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2422 Low Vision Connections with CCLVI (May 29, 2024) Show Notes The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI) is an affiliate program of the American Council of the Blind. Their mission is to connect low vision individuals to share information, experiences, and fun. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with members Christine Chaikin …
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Ep #29: From Unemployed to Employee of the Year with Envision’s MaryBeth Clare
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The human spirit’s capacity to overcome adversity is strong, especially in today’s guest, MaryBeth Clare. She sits down with Dr. Hoby Wedler to discuss the setbacks she faced after losing her vision, and how those were replaced by the determination and desire to grow that have kept her going in her role as lead cashier and stocker for the military …
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Be My Eyes Updates & The Pace Of AI Development
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the latest in accessible tech with a special focus on AI developments for the blind and partially sighted community, bringing in Mike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes, who shares big updates about GPT-4O and a new Windows app designed to enhance accessibility.Mike explains how GPT-4O,…
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In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are back from their break, diving into a mix of personal adventures and the latest in accessible technology. Steven shares his travel tales from a recent trip to Canada, where he explored Toronto, Calgary, Banff and Vancouver. Steven found the Meta Ray-Ban Frames smart glasses indispensable for capturi…
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Welcome to season two of InSight to Travel. On this first episode of season two of InSight To Travel, host, Benjamin Keeley is joined by David Coe. Ben and David discuss recent cruises that Dave has went on. Ben and David also discuss ambassador and support programs that cruise ships are implementing that are serving as accessibility and support fo…
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Father-Son Duo Build Fastest Quadcopter Drone, Floppies Making a Comeback and Flying High on Hydrogen.
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Pioneering Peregrine: Pushing Propeller Performance. Fantastic Floppies: Navigating Nostalgia and Necessity. High-Flying Hydrogen: Australia’s Ambitious Aim for Aviation. Axial Ambitions: Mercedes Amplifies Auto Innovation with Mass-Produced Motors. Clearing the Carbon Conundrum: Discussing Direct Air Capture. Artificial Amigos: Assessing Ai’s Appr…
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Best of YouTube: More on Vision Pro, Gaming & Travelling Blind
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In this podcast episode, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece cover a variety of topics, including the Apple Vision Pro, the potential of AI technology, and the accessibility features of gaming consoles. They begin by discussing the upcoming Apple Vision Pro and its accessibility features, delving into the potential impact on visually impaired users…
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We meet Pascale Nickel. She’s an Outreach Coordinator for Science World, an iconic Science Centre in Vancouver that engages people of all ages on everything to do with STEM. What if AI could help you avoid hundreds of awkward first dates? Well, online dating platform Bumble is exploring the idea of a personal dating concierge to do just that. Grant…
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AMI Producer Paul Daniel offers his take on trending topics on the weekly Roundtable.By AMI
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Chef Mary Mammoliti shares some backyard barbeque essentials for those warm sunny days ahead, plus tips for keeping your grill in tip-top shape this summer.By AMI
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We meet Pascale Nickel. She’s an Outreach Coordinator for Science World, an iconic Science Centre in Vancouver that engages people of all ages on everything to do with STEM.By AMI
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Best of YouTube: Double Tap on YouTube, Moovit App & New Mira Flex Shower
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In the podcast episode with hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, the main topics discussed were the public transit app called Moovit, the new Myra Select Flex shower, and the launch of the Double Tap YouTube channel.In the first part of the episode, they were joined by Zeev Kabaretti, VP of Products at Move, who discussed how the app helps users na…
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We speak with Marco Pasqua; an accessibility consultant, entrepreneur, and a keynote speaker at the Abilities Expo. We’ll learn about his Cube principle that's helping people make more authentic connections in their community. Eminem pulled a grim PR stunt ahead of his 12th LP, The Death of Slim Shady, scheduled to be released this summer. Corinne …
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How do you ace tricky behavioral questions in a job interview?
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AMI’s HR Business Partner, Elysia Yardley, shares her tips for a successful job interview including how the star answer format can help you ace trickybehavioural questions.By AMI
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The Neil Squire Society is an organization that helps people with disabilities live independently with affordable, open-source assistive tech. We learn more about their work with Marketing and Operations Lead, Kristina Mok.By AMI
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Community Report - Kim Kilpatrick, Ottawa
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Community Reporter Kim Kilpatrick brings us the highlights from Ottawa’s emergency preparedness info session for people with disabilities.By AMI
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Corinne Van Dusen discusses Eminem's latest PR stunt
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Eminem pulled a grim PR stunt ahead of his 12th LP, The Death of Slim Shady, scheduled to be released this summer. Corinne Van Dusen has the details on our Entertainment Report.By AMI
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We speak with Marco Pasqua; an accessibility consultant, entrepreneur, and a keynote speaker at the Abilities Expo. We’ll learn about his Cube principle that's helping people make more authentic connections in their community.By AMI
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Best of YouTube: Vision Pro, Vocaster Two & Experiencing The Las Vegas Sphere
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In this episode of the podcast with hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, the main topics discussed included the accessibility and features of the Apple Vision Pro headset, as well as a review of the Vocaster 2 audio interface. They also explored the importance of accessibility features in audio production and the experience of using the Sphere, a v…
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2421 Behind the Screen at NV Access (May 22, 2024) Show Notes Development of the free and open source NVDA screen reader from NV Access began in 2006 and has served as a vital tool for blind people around the world. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Mick Curran, creator and co-developer, and Gerald Hartig, the newly announced CTO of NV Access,…
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Ep #28: From HR to Advocacy: Rob Buettner’s Impact at Beyond Vision
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In this episode, Dr. Hoby Wedler sits down with Rob Buettner, Vice President of Relationships & Business Services at Beyond Vision, to talk about leadership, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and where they merge. After being diagnosed with Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy as a young adult, Rob faced uncertainty and darkness. It wasn’t until he found a comm…
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Can computers help researchers understand how animals communicate? Tuesday on Ask a Vet, Dr Danielle Jongkind examines the use of AI in behavioural studies. Fruits are a fantastic source of the essential vitamins and minerals that we need and Nutritionist Julia Karantjas tells us which pack the biggest punch. A multitude of free heritage events are…
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One of the largest 3D printed art projects ever made was brought to life in Canada. John Biehler joins us for our Voices segment and tells us about his involvement in “The National Portrait” project and more.By AMI
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Community Report - St John's, Kim Thistle
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We travel to the east coast for part two of our Community Reporter double feature, where Kim Thistle tells us how to grab tickets for a described performance of the political satire, Tamasha-O-Tamasha.By AMI
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A multitude of free heritage events are returning to Manitoba this month. Community Reporter Vic Pereira tells us more about the Doors OpenWinnipeg event and how you can celebrate the stories their buildings tell.By AMI
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Fruits are a fantastic source of the essential vitamins and minerals that we need and Nutritionist Julia Karantjas tells us which pack the biggest punch.By AMI
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Can computers help researchers understand how animals communicate? Tuesday on Ask a Vet, Dr Danielle Jongkind examines the use of AI in behavioural studies.By AMI
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Best of YouTube: Getting Around Using Smart Tech, AI for Companionship & Siri Improvements
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In this episode of the Double Tap podcast, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a variety of topics related to technology and accessibility. They start by exploring the use of personal AI and the advancements in AI technology that allow for more human-like interactions, as well as the limitations and accessibility concerns associated with th…
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Best of YouTube: Simulating Sight Loss & Distraction Free Typing
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In this podcast episode, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a variety of topics, including the use of simulation glasses, and the accessibility of distraction-free writing devices for blind and partially sighted users.The hosts open their conversation by discussing the use of simulation glasses, also known as sim specs, and the experience …
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AI Autonomous Race Cars, Social Media Swinging Elections and the Next Steps in Battery Development.
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Accelerating Autonomy – the AI-Drive Race to the Future. Melbourne Marvels: Majestic Movie Magic Manifests at University. Cinematic Clarity: Sydney’s Cinematographer Shines with Superb 18K Technology. Ad Clicks for Votes: The Power of Social Media in Swinging Elections. Digital Doubles Debate: Decoding Deepfakes with Tech Titans. Supercomputer Sale…
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Avid gardeners will be flocking to nursery centers over the Victoria Day long weekend. Susan Kerney shares her advice to transplant your plant babies to their new garden beds smoothly. Android users’ favourite feature comes to iOS. Tech Expert John Biehler gives us the details on the versatile circle search function on our weekly App Update. A San …
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Community Report - Julie Martin, Pictou County
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Community Reporter Julie Marten brings us the latest news and events from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, including a First Aid and CPR courses available from the local CNIB.By AMI
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Sports Update - an update on the Paralympics and more
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Paralympic hopeful Reid Maxwell shattered his own 400-meter freestyle record in front of the packed Pan Am Centre on Wednesday. Sports Reporter Brock Richardson tells us how hosting the Olympic and Paralympic trials together could mean more attention for the Paralympics this year.By AMI
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Google is providing a useful feature for iOS users
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Android users’ favourite feature comes to iOS. Tech Expert John Biehler gives us the details on the versatile circle search function on our weekly App Update.By AMI
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How do you care for new plants purchased from a nursery?
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Avid gardeners will be flocking to nursery centers over the Victoria Day long weekend. Susan Kerney shares her advice to transplant your plant babies to their new garden beds smoothly.By AMI
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Best of YouTube: Online Dating & Technology Fatigue
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In this episode of the Double Tap YouTube podcast, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by special guest Fern Lulham to discuss online dating and the experience for blind and low vision people. The hosts and guest explore the evolution of online dating and the ways in which technology has impacted the dating landscape. They delve into the…
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While he’s no Red Seal Chef, we’re following Tech Expert Mike Feir into the kitchen for his unboxing and review of CNIB Smartlife’s new talking microwave! Fern Lulham says love bombing is a big red flag in relationships. She shares advice for recognizing genuine affection and protecting yourself in the early stages of a budding romance. Canada’s fi…
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Christine Malec talks about the Luminato Festival
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Arts Consultant, Christine Malec describes some notable works being featured in Toronto’s upcoming Luminato Festival.By AMI
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Chef Mary Mammoliti discusses meal ideas for the long weekend
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Chef Mary Mammoliti brings us a handful of goodies from her kitchen,including the ultimate May two four food guide to inspire your cooking overthe long weekend.By AMI
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Fern Lulham says love bombing is a big red flag in relationships. She shares advice for recognizing genuine affection and protecting yourself in the early stages of a budding romance.By AMI
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While he’s no Red Seal Chef, we’re following Tech Expert Mike Feir into the kitchen for his unboxing and review of CNIB Smartlife’s new talking microwave!By AMI
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In this podcast episode with hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, the main topics discussed revolve around Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and the impact and importance of accessibility in digital products. The hosts reflect on the significance of GAAD and how it's celebrated on social media but also express concern about companies' genui…
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BC is moving to protect low-income renters in Vancouver’s downtown east side. Grant Hardy has more on trending headlines. AMI Communications Specialist, Greg David, brings us a variety of TV & Entertainment news including a look at AMI’s rebranded website, a new agreement for the Writers Guild of Canada, and the end of a 40 year run for CityLine. F…
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We learn about Face Equality Week with Facial Differences Advocate, Chelsey Peat
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Facial Differences Advocate Chelsey Peat tells us about Face Equality Week and how she’s working to change the narrative surrounding people with facial differences.By AMI
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Audio describer JJ Hunt reminisces about his adventures in India with rich descriptions of Rajasthan State and a camel treks near the Thar desert.By AMI
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