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FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.
February 21, 2020The Zero ProjectOur manager Andy Frank calls in from the United Nations building in Vienna, where he's representing AMI at the 10th annual Zero Project conference. He calls it "the Oscars of accessibility." From the February 21, 2020 show....more6minPlay
February 21, 2020Audible Labels for Prescription MedicationsAmanda Tolson from En-Vision America tells us about audible labels for prescription medications. Her company has partnered with the Empire chain of grocery stores and pharmacies, which includes all Sobeys and Lawtons locations in Canada. From the February 20, 2020 show....more11minPlay
February 20, 2020Full Show – Episode 13Amanda Tolson from En-Vision America tells us about audible labels for prescription medications. We hear about a lawsuit against Disney over the accessibility policy at its theme parks. Financial expert Geoffrey Zaldin explains how to make use of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Steven Scott from Double Tap Canada talks about new technology that could replace white canes and guide dogs. JR Bjornson calls in from Red Deer to tell us about a documentary special he’s featured in, called “Chasing the Spotlight.” And Karen Magee gives an update on the launch of an audio-based game called “The Vale,” which was made for blind players. This is the February 20, 2020 show....more1h 45minPlay
February 20, 2020Accessibility Policy at Disney ParksFor today's Accessibility Story Roundup: People with autism and other developmental disabilities could soon return to front-of-line status at Disney theme parks, depending on the outcome of a court case in Orlando. From the February 20, 2020 show....more4minPlay
February 20, 2020Making Use of the RDSPWe speak with Geoffrey Zaldin , co-founder of the financial advice firm Special Needs Financial, about ways to make use of the Registered Disability Savings Plan. From the February 20, 2020 show....more12minPlay
February 20, 2020Chasing the SpotlightCommunity reporter and standup comedian JR Bjornson calls in from Red Deer to tell us about a new AMI-tv documentary special about building a career in the arts. It's called “Chasing the Spotlight.” From the February 20, 2020 show....more10minPlay
February 20, 2020The ValeKaren Magee gives an update on the launch of an audio-based game called “The Vale,” which was made for blind gamers. From the February 20, 2020 show....more10minPlay
February 20, 2020A New Wave of Assistive DevicesSteven Scott from Double Tap Canada talks about new technology that could replace white canes and guide dogs. From the February 20, 2020 show....more10minPlay
February 19, 2020Full Show – Episode 12Amy Amantea tells us about a stage performance of Kim's Convenience, with live description provided by VocalEye. Reporter Meagan Gillmore continues her coverage of the consultation process for accessibility legislation in BC. Dave highlights an article about accessibility barriers in airplane bathrooms. Dave speaks with author Amanda Leduc about her book “Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space.” Mike Agerbo from The App Show explains how the coronavirus outbreak in China is affecting the tech giant Apple. And Craig Oliver discusses the political implications of protests at the Coastal GasLink pipeline site in BC, and on railways across the country. This is the February 19, 2020 show....more1h 45minPlay
February 19, 2020Amanda LeducDave speaks with author Amanda Leduc about her book “Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space.” From the February 19, 2020 show....more10minPlay
FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.