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Timmins has launched its newest accessible taxi service, and it’s called Let’s Go. Community Reporter Suzanne Boudreau fills us in.

During the peak of the summer heat, our herbs are making bold statements in our gardens. Susan Kerney explains.

Chef Mary Mammoliti joins us for a discussion on career change after vision loss. She has personal experience in this conversation. Windy and Cache are a married couple; they join us to talk about the changes and insecurities in a relationship that come with losing vision. Cohost on AMI’s Live From Studio 5 Joeita Gupta joins us for an Accessible Shopping segment, where she shares her suggestions on making shopping easier when you’re blind or low vision. Contributor Margrett Weldon brings up integrated education versus segregated education when it comes to a child with low vision or blindness. She highlights the pros and cons to both, and gives us the history behind these options. Rob Steeves joins us from the Connect4Life Broadcast Training Course to chat about the importance and process of changing perceptions. Chatty Bookshelf contributor Ryan Hooey brings us back to the basics on learning where to go for accessible reading and audiobooks. We talk about the concept of being able to laugh at our disability; how much do people do it? We explore the topic and hear from you.

We're joined by Early Intervention Specialist Marianna Balabanian, from CNIB Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario, to talk about how parents can get involved with their kids vision loss and how early they can start. Mike Feir gives us his favourite places to go for entertainment if you have no or low vision, and tells us how he's adapted to entertainment over the years. Brock Richardson of AMI's Neutral Zone shares how getting involved in sports has helped him adapt to his disability. Becki Zerr is a Registered Nurse in Regina who lost most of her vision; she brings her story and suggestions for those going through a similar situation. Community Reporter Anthony Hodgetts from Calgary joins us for a roundtable on traveling independently, and overcoming the fears to traveling. Stacy Franklin from the Connect4Life Broadcast Training Course discusses advocacy and parenting, joined by her mother Peggy. AMI's Communications Specialist Elaina Falcone and avid listener Marcia Yale join us for a roundtable discussion on advocacy and open-mindedness in the workplace.

To start things off, we're joined by our colleague Greg David from our Communications department. We're discussing TV after vision loss; where to go and what's out there; how to enjoy it as you did before especially when it comes to watching TV with the people around you. Fern Lulham from the UK has a lot to say on the emotional journey behind getting a service animal. She shares her story and lets us in on her thought process. Margrett Weldon gives us her story of being blind and living independently, and takes us on the journey of getting where she is now. Are you considering getting a guide dog? Orientation and Mobility Specialist Mark Rankin gives us details on the process of getting a guide dog, and where we can go for help and information on the subject. Producer Bill Shackleton joins us for a roundtable conversation on traditional 'blind jobs' and opportunities, versus how opportunities for blind and low vision people have changed over the years. Clinical Psychologist Joshua Simmonds brings us his perspectives on what helps someone get through the first phase of disability. Independent Living Skills Specialist Leanne Baarda brings us basic examples of Independent Living, including labelling techniques, helpful kitchen appliances, and apps to help you around the home.

After a vision loss diagnosis, you may have some apprehension about caring for your pet, or getting a new pet; Vet Danielle Jongkind shares tips, suggestions and resources that you can keep in mind when caring for your pet with low or no vision. Our exercise and eating habits have a definite connection with our energy and mood; Fitness contributor Chyvonne Emile and Nutritionist Julia Karantjas discuss how we can pick ourselves up with mindful workouts and eating habits. Employment Expert Joanna Samuels brings us tips and encouragement to find employment; she lets us know what's out there, and how we can utilize it. Our Community Reporter from Edmonton, Wade Brown joins us for a roundtable discussion on Post-secondary advocacy & planning. Our Freelance Journalist Meagan Gillmore tells us her story of disability and what has helped her deal with the high-functioning condition over her lifetime, with and without the support of her community. Our Tech Guru Tom Dekker highlights living with Deaf-blindness, and shares important Back to Basic resources to check out when it comes to adapting to the tech world with a disability.

We bring on our Gardner Susan Kerney, for a conversation about Therapeutic Hobbies. We discuss how you can find what you love to do, and feel great doing it. Financial Consultant Ron Malis lets us know how and why he decided to work specifically with the disability community, and encourages us to take the time to learn about money. When you have a disability, you are prone to various barriers throughout your life. Morgan Rector from the Voices4Abilities program discusses various kinds of barriers faced by people with disabilities, and how they can be tackled. AMI Bureau Reporters Shelby Travers and Laura Bain join us for a conversation on lifestyle and life goal changes after disability; we highlight experiences, and walk through how we dealt with tough phases throughout the years. Taking those first steps to learning travel can be extremely daunting, especially after losing vision; Orientation and Mobility Instructor Cathy Sattelberger covers some of the basic concepts of learning how to travel, and talks us through finding the right instructor. Optometrist Ana Juricic talks about that first doctor's visit regarding your disability, and where to go from there. She discusses the importance of ongoing support and assessment, and how to find the best resources for you. Know Your Rights contributor Danielle McLaughlin gives us the lowdown on your right to complain. If you're someone with a disability, or the parent of someone with a disability, there are resources to find out that you're being treated fairly.

Ryan Delehanty drops by with another edition of pop talk. This week we’re featuring Newfoundland musician, Matthew Hornell!

The biggest audiobook ever is coming soon! What is it? Ryan Hooey shares those details on the chatty bookshelf!

We get our Friday buzz on with Producer Bill Shackleton.