Amy Amantea tells us about a fundraiser for the Vancouver Blind Curling Club, the upcoming Vision Loss Information Exchange in Coquitlam, and what’s to come at CNIB Mobile Days in Nanaimo and Parksville. From the September 6th 2017 episode.

Blind chef and food blogger Mary Mammoliti shares her tips for picking the right avocado. She also introduces some quick meal ideas for kids heading back to school. Two representatives from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital tell us about a new campaign addressing stigma around disability. AMI community reporter Jay Taylor updates us on the latest happenings in Newfoundland and Labrador. And, Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuigge tells us why the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal ruled against a student with autism who wanted to bring his service dog to class.

Blind chef and food blogger Mary Mammoliti shares her tips for picking the right avocado. She also celebrates National Cheese Pizza Day by telling us about some quick meal ideas for kids heading back to school. From the September 5th 2017 episode.

The Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto has launched its five-year push to make Canada more inclusive, beginning with a new campaign called 'Dear Everybody.' Jadine Baldwin and Sandra Hawken tell us more. Jadine is a youth advocate and client, and Sandra is the president and CEO of the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation. From the September 5th 2017 episode.

Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuigge tells us why the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal ruled against a student with autism who wanted to bring his service dog to class. From the September 5th 2017 episode.

Producer Kevin Philipupillai previews this weekend’s episode of 'The Walrus with Lloyd Robertson,' which includes an article on the CBC's plan to put mobile devices at the heart of its broadcasting strategy. AMI This Week host Anthony McLachlan gives us the inside scoop on new programs coming to AMI-tv this fall. Our regional content specialist Sylvi Fekete tells us about Vancouver’s largest and most accessible playground. TV critic Greg David previews the new season of American Horror Story: Cult and talks about a special guest appearing in the final season of The Mindy Project. And, JM Frey previews the new film “Tulip Fever” and tells us why the drama almost didn’t make it to the big screen.

Our contributor Donna Jodhan shares her advice on how to apply for insurance policies. Our community reporter Nick D’Ambrosio speaks about the Quebec Federation of the Blind and the Québec Cup. We re-play an interview we recorded with Heather Anderson at the World Dwarf Games earlier this month. Tamas Geczy from Cool Blind Tech discusses a new Xbox One game that was made in Toronto. He also tells us about the first person in Quebec to use a bionic eye. And, our Alberta colleague Jim Krysko tells us about a therapeutic horse-riding program near Grande Prairie, Alberta.

"Debbie Gillespie from the CNIB tells us about this year’s National Braille Conference, happening in Toronto. AMI producer Kevin Philipupillai previews this weekend's edition of the National Post show, including a story on the federal cabinet shuffle. Mike Agerbo from Get Connected describes a new piece of technology that can help fight bad habits. Our Nova Scotia community reporter Milena Khazanavicius tells us about the grand opening of the Rick Hansen healing garden. The Honourable Kent Hehr tells us about his new role as the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities. And, Brock Richardson of the Neutral Zone joins us to discuss last weekend’s big boxing match and the upcoming NFL season.

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Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee tells us about Uber’s agreement with the city of Ottawa to support accessible transportation in the city. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio discusses the worrying state of wild salmon populations on the west coast. NHL player Max Domi talks about the Light It Up campaign, which raises awareness for diabetes. Our Toronto community reporter Orly Shamir tells us how the Canadian Council of the Blind’s Trust Your Buddy program is taking on chronic disease prevention. And, Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuigge discusses the federal government’s decision to allow gender neutral designations on passports.

Marc Aflalo from Your Tech Report explains how Disney plans to use augmented reality to sell the next Star Wars movie. Todd Blenkhorn reviews the film “Logan Lucky,” starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Daniel Craig. AMI This Week producer Ava Karvonen describes the joys of canoeing on Amisk Lake in northern Alberta. Our newest community reporter, Bobby Weir from Kelowna, BC, tells us about this year’s Mobility Cup. And regional content specialist Ryan Delehanty tells us what he thought of Paul David Power's new play “Crippled,” on stage at the Fundy Fringe in New Brunswick.