We speak to Cory Mahoney about a door handle he designed that could make life a little easier for people with inflammatory bowel conditions, such as Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis. We also chat about the Canada 150 festivities going on in Ottawa. Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses a new survey about how Canadians define the country. Plus, we have our 'great Canadian' quiz!

A representative from Ebates Canada discusses a survey that tells us how Canadians feel about Canadian culture. Our Halifax colleague Ryan Delehanty celebrates his ninth anniversary with AMI, and talks about the appointment of a new executive director for the Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate. Also on the show, Todd Blenkhorn reviews the movie "Rough Night." And AMI-tv producer Amit Tandon previews tonight’s episode of ATW, which profiles blind photographer Cathy Browne.

Mike Agerbo of Get Connected Media tells us about a new autonomous shuttle bus being put to use at the University of Michigan. Also on the show: our colleague Sylvi Fekete tells us how one BC couple is converting shipping containers into backyard swimming pools. Anthony Lue tells us what's coming up on ATW Weekend Edition. Greg David lets us in on the latest TV news. And JM Frey previews the new Transformers movie.

We speak to a rep from Audiobooks.com about how they're celebrating Audiobook Month. We might just have a prize or two to give away! We also hear the latest tech news from Joel Ramos from the Cool Blind Tech team. Our contributor Donna Jodhan tells us to how properly file a passport renewal. Dawn Dickinson previews what’s coming up on The Guardian, including a story on the newest threat to Antarctica’s pristine ecosystem.

We speak to Dr. Patrice Lindsay of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada about Stroke Awareness Month and the 2017 stroke report. Also on the show: Mike Agerbo of Get Connected Radio tells us about the new updates to Google Drive. Kevin Philipupillai lets us know what you’ll be hearing on The National Post Show. J.R. Bjornson, our AMI Community Reporter in Alberta, joins us to talk about a few events coming up. And much more

We hear from Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio.  He stops by to chat about farming and harvesting the ocean. Also, we speak to AMI's Karen Magee about Aboriginal Day, Kevin Philipupillai stops by and previews what’s on this Sunday on The Walrus with Lloyd Robertson and Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press chats about a few articles, including one on religious exemptions in Catholic schools.

Our movie critic Todd Blenkhorn reviews the movie Cars 3. Is it worth going to see? And how good was the description? Todd lets us know! Also on the show: we chat with Bruce Macintosh of the Ontario Autism Coalition, Ryan Delehanty shares his update from Halifax, Grant Hardy gives us a preview of tonight’s episode of AMI This Week, and Marc Aflalo tells us about Amazon's big new purchase!

We talk to Susan Manahan from DeafBlind Ontario Services about DeafBlind Awareness month. Donna Jodhan returns with advice on how to properly fill out medical forms. Our Edmonton colleague Jim Krysko drops by in person to give us an update on what's happening back home. And Tamas Geczy from Cool Blind Tech gives us some highlights from the accessibility lectures at last week's Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California.

Tech expert Mike Agerbo tells us drones may soon serve as first responders for various crises. Plus, JM Frey pre-describes the trailer to Cars 3, and Greg David offers up his described-tv picks for the weekend. AMI's Sylvi Fekete shares her B.C. regional report, including a story about an audio map of Vancouver's Chinatown.

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Canada's Minister of Sport and Persons With Disabilities, talks about the speech she gave yesterday at the United Nations about the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The CEO of the photo printing company Posterjack tells us about a project the company started to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday. Also on the show, we explore the programs Microsoft offers for blind children.