Mira Sucharov from Carleton University discusses the conflict and current military action happening in Israel and Palestine. From the May 19, 2021 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Mira Sucharov from Carleton University discusses the conflict and current military action happening in Israel and Palestine. Festival Coordinator Linda Luarasi tells us about this year’s ReelAbilities Film Festival in Toronto! She describes some of the films showcased, as well as the featured panels, Q&As and workshops. Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton in Sault Ste. Marie tells us about a new pilot project that is experimenting with the BlindSquare app to help riders who are blind and partially sighted. Mike Agerbo from the App Show describes a new feature tested on Facebook to nudge users to read an article before they share it. And, veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver analyzes the latest news in Canadian politics including Quebec's re-opening plans and domestic manufacturing for vaccines. This is the May 19, 2021 episode.

Host Dave Brown competes against contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix in another edition of our weekly news quiz! From the May 18, 2021 episode.

Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about IBM’s LineChaser, a new accessible app to help people who are blind socially distance in lineups. He also tells us about new research at the University of Sydney for an artificial retina. And, he describes the new accessibility features on Xbox’s Party Chat. From the May 18, 2021 episode.

Louise Levesque Burley tells us about this year’s Disability Awareness Week in New Brunswick. She also tells us about an eco-friendly pump for a backyard bird bath. From the May 18, 2021 episode.

In our accessibility story roundup, we discuss The Accessible British Columbia Act which aims to remove barriers and create accessibility standards throughout the province. From the May 18, 2021 episode.

Adam Spencer describes their new assistive reader that makes PDF content accessible for users who are blind and partially sighted. From the May 18, 2021 episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, we'll find out how AbleDocs is making PDF content accessible for users who are blind and partially sighted. Community reporter Louise-Levesque-Burley tells us about this year’s Disability Awareness Week in New Brunswick. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about IBM’s LineChaser, a new accessible app to help people who are blind socially distance in lineups. And, host Dave Brown competes against contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix in another edition of our weekly news quiz! This is the May 18, 2021 episode.

Jim Krysko fills us in on how Inclusion Alberta is partnering with Olds College to provide an inclusive educational opportunity. And, he shares the details on the Cripplepalooza event. From the May 17, 2021 episode.

In our accessibility story roundup, we discuss changes made to Para Transpo booking system aiming to make the process easier for riders. From the May 17, 2021 episode.