Next, Greg David, Communications Manager with AMI—Accessible Media Inc. about the 40 hours of coverage that AMI will be providing for the Paralympics.

Finally, we sit in on an announcement of a grant from the provincial government to the Peterborough Council for People with Disabilities.

Following up on that same theme, we chat with Ian White, President of the CCB Toronto Visionaries about the virtual events that will take place in and around White Cane Week.

Next, Lynda Todd, in our monthly feature called Simple Savings, outlines several ways that we can build up our savings account.

Next, because Bell Let’s Talk day is coming very shortly, we heard a presentation that a lady named Veronica Morris gave at a recent convention of Guide Dog Users Inc., GDUI.  She introduced attendees to her psychiatric service dog.

Next, we dig back into the archives for a description by Catherine Forestell from CNIB of a program for people who can’t afford a cell phone called Phone It Forward.

Finally, we review a video of the Blindshell Classic Phone, which has buttons rather than a touch screen.  I also promise to provide a demonstration of my recently acquired Blindshell Classic 2.

Next, in honour of World Braille Day, we hear a repeat of a panel discussion that took place back in 2019 about whether braille is still relevant.

January is World Braille Literacy Month.  Natalie Martiniello, president of Braille Literacy Canada is with us to tell us about all of the events that will be taking place.

Finally, we chat with Ramya Amuthan.  Her day job is as co-host of Kelly and Company on AMI-Audio.  Lately, though, she has also been serving as Accessibility Consultant for Purdy’s Chocolates.  She joins us to talk about a Holiday special box of chocolates which is totally readable by people who use braille.

Next, we head all the way to Fullerton, California to chat with Larry Gassman, co-ordinator of Radio Out of The Past about the upcoming Christmas Old-Time Radio telethon.

We finish with a couple of seasonal musical selections.  The first is a speech synthesizer called Dectalk singing the carol Ding-dong Merrily on High.  The second is technology guru Jonathon Mosen from New Zealandsinging I Want A Google Drive for Christmas.

Next, Christine Zanier, president of the Toronto chapter of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians—AEBC tells us about an afternoon-long conference which several organizations will be presenting called Breaking Barriers: Making The Invisible Visible.

Finally, Linda Spinney, vice-president of the Toronto chapter of the AEBC, and Wendy Home, co-chair of AEBC Toronto’s fundraising committee talk to us about a Holiday trivia evening.

Next, we chat with Chantal Oakes all the way from Kelowna, BC about a fundraiser for the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians which begins on Giving Tuesday, and lasts during the month of December.

Next, because this is the 100^th anniversary of Insulin, and because November 14 is World Diabetes Day, we dig into the archives to hear an address given to the East Peterborough Lions Club in November of 2018 by Kalpa Pathak from Diabetes Canada.

Next, we chat with the executive director of Fighting Blindness Canada about an upcoming fundraiser called Eye for The Cure, and the ongoing dispute between Ontario’s Ministry of Health and the province’s optometrists.

Peterborough is undergoing a 5-phase study about keeping Peterborough moving, regardless of whether it’s traffic management, pedestrian traffic, or bus transportation.  I speak with Vinod Soman, who reviews the five phases for us.

And finally, Laurie Stratton and Trevor Perreira chat with me about the current state and future changes regarding Peterborough Transit.

Next, excess weight isn’t good for many people with disabilities.  I chat with Lucy Pitcher about an organization called TOPS—Take Off Pounds Sensibly.

This is the time of year when the Peterborough chapter of the CCB—Canadian Council of The Blind does much of its fundraising.  Treasurer Aileen Hill talks with me about the poinsettias, calendars, and jewelry organizers which will make excellent Christmas gifts.

October is Medication Safety Awareness for The Blind Month.  From her office in Palmetto, Florida, Jenna Reed of Envision America describes and demonstrates a device and an app called ScripTalk, both of which will read prescription bottles for people who are blind.

Finally, I chat with Caitlin Bruce, Eastern Ontario lead for CNIB’s Peer Support Program, which is now being referred to as Adjustment to Vision Loss.

I finish off the program by relating my less than satisfactory voting experience in the Fall, 2021 federal election.

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month.  Our second chat from September, 2020 is with Neda Pajuman from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  It deals with the prevalence of such blood diseases as leukemit, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

September 14 was World Alzheimer Awareness Day.  We finish the program by fishing back into the archives, and listening to a large excerpt of an interview with Sarah Cook from the Peterborough office of the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.

Next, I speak with Alec Denys, the local Accessibility Communications Officer for Elections Canada.

Next, I speak with two-time Paralympian and Peterborough native Cody Caldwell before he leaves for his wheelchair rugby tournament in Tokyo.

Finally, I chat with Larry Gassman from Fullerton, California about an old-time radio marathon scheduled for Saturday, August 28.

Next, Frank Hewitt and Mike Brioux from the East Peterborough Lions Club tell us how recycling pill bottles, eye glasses, and hearing aids can benefit people around the world.  I talk about a daily podcast which I’ll be doing during the Paralympic Games because the TV coverage is so poor compared to what the coverage of the Olympics was, and play a promo for the podcast.  Finally, I dig back into the archives for a chat with Leslie Yee who demonstrates a device called E-sight.

Next, I did back into the archives for a chat with Marcie Davis from New Mexico, founder of International Assistance Dog Week.

We finish by listening to an article written by my guide dog, Frankie called A Frankie Assessment of Service Dog Training.

Next up is a chat with Sheri Helsdingen, CNIB Lake Joe’s Manager of Community Engagement.  We talk about what things were like when the centre first opened in 1961, renovations that have been done over the years, how the centre has managed during the pandemic, and celebrations and fundraisers in store for the 2021 season.

Next, I chat via Zoom with pianist and violinist Stelth Ng, who will be performing a concert to be presented on Saturday, July 17 by the CCB Toronto Visionaries.  Everyone is invited, and donations will be gratefully received.  We finish the show by listening to a beautiful piece of music entitle Beau Soir, featuring Stelth Ng on both piano and violin.

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Hopefully, August’s Get Together with Kim will be a question show.

Next, we dig back into the archives a couple of years, and repeat a chat with David Mills, president of the Peterborough Astronomical Association about how people with disabilities can enjoy the hobby of astronomy.

Next, if you’re anything like me, you’ve heard of Five Counties Children Centre, but you don’t know a whole lot about it.  Linsie Kampf, who is a member of the centre’s fundraising team, brings us up-to-date as to all the services offered there.

Next, rather than presenting a Seniors’ Summit this year, the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce has made seminars available for your listening pleasure on its website.

Next, I chat with Doug Earle, Executive Director of Fighting Blindness Canada about the petition to the Ontario government, asking them to fund enough Luxturna treatments to help 42 fellow-Ontarions to maintain their current level of vision.  We also talk about the upcoming Cycle for Sight fundraiser.

Next, I speak with Frank Hewitt, incoming president of the East Peterborough Lions Club about the Walk for Leader Dogs which he, along with John and Lyn Morris from the Chemong Lions Club will participate in this coming Saturday.

Next came the feature that was originally meant for the second Monday of the month: Simple Savings.  This time, Lynda Todd tells us all about the Access 2 card.

Next, I speak with Kelly Curtis, the health promoter for the local chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association about a fundraiser currently in progress called Ride, Don’t Hide.

Finally, we hear the story of how international co-operation made it possible for a Peterborough woman to get a guide dog from a training centre in Michigan without crossing the border.

Next, I spoke with Peter Field from Victoria, BC about the Pandora Project.  He and several others are in the process of gathering information for a book which will reveal the history of the blindness community in Canada.  Another component of the project is a podcast called Tripple-Fisted, which discusses the past, present, and future.

Finally, we once again air a demonstration of the Google Home smart speaker.

Next, we begin a new monthly feature with Lynda Todd called Simple Savings.  This time, we discuss not very well advertised discounts that we can get from the various phone providers in Canada.

Finally, we hear from Reid Manley about a fundraiser being conducted on behalf of several charitable organizations in this area called Kinsmen Catch The Ace.

Next up is our monthly feature, Get Together with Kim.  This month, I chat with Kim Kilpatrick from Get Together with Technology about scanners and scanner apps.

Finally, we reach back into the archives to early June of 2019, and listen once again to a chat that former co-host Simon Treviranus and I had with Derrick, Newman-Still, who is a writer with a disability living in the Peterborough area.

Next, I speak with Dr. William Cowie from Ottawa about his work to bring about a national disability insurance plan such as the one already established in Australia.

Finally, I dig back into the archives for a repeat airing of a chat with Steve Scally, chair of Lions District A3’s Gift of Life program.

Next, I reach back into the archives to 2019 for a chat with Maureen Summers, the low vision therapist with the CNIB office here in Peterborough about the prevention and treatment of glaucoma.

Next, we listen to an article from the Toronto Star about the recently passed legislation about Medical Aid in Dying.

Finally, we give yet another listen to an interview that I did with Ayesha Barmania, Managing Director of PIP—Peterborough Independent Podcasters about their upcoming Audiocraft Festival.

March is Fraud Awareness Month.  My  next guest is Ian Thompson from Trent University’s Information Technology Department, who outlines some of the ways in which people can protect themselves against scams, etc.

Finally, we dig back into the archives for a chat with liver specialist Dr. Morris Sherman about hepatitis-C.

Two organizations that provide books in various formats to people who are blind, Deafblind, and partially sighted have just learned of cuts in federal funding.  I speak next with Karen McKay from CELA—the Centre for Equitable Library Access.

Finally, PIP—Peterborough Independent Podcasters is preparing to present an Audiocraft festival.  I speak with PIP’s Managing Director Ayesha Barmania.

Next, we hear an interview that Simon did back in 2018 with RayOstopovich, a Lion for the past fifty years who oversees the Peterborough Lions Club’s loan cupboard of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and canes.

Finally, Leslie Yee does a demonstration of a technical device called E-sight, which can be of great help to people with low vision.

Next, we listen to an interview with a guide dog mobility instructor.  Michael Goehring takes us through all the things we should know when venturing out for a walk with our guide, service, or pet dogs during Winter conditions.

Next, dig back into the archives for a chat with a lady about a product called the Checkered Eye.

Our last chat is with Doug Earle, Chief Executive Officer of Fighting Blindness Canada regarding a summit on Age-Related Macular Degeneration.  February is National AMD Awareness Month.

Next, Christel Gallachiuk tells us about a book club established by our local chapter of the CCB called Bookworms, in which both blind and sighted people can participate.

Finally, Debby Harryett is back with us to update the items we have in the lending library of articles for people who are blind and partially sighted, which is known as From The Blind for The Blind.  She also talks about some of the items that are needed.

Next, I chat with Maria Gallindo of Dog Guides of Canada about the various programs offered by the Oakville facility, and then about the centre’s upcoming 50-50 draw available to residents of Ontario.

Next, I spoke with Kathleen Forestell Lead, Advocacy and Community Outreach

CNIB Ontario East about a program called Phone It Forward.

As a contrast, I brought the program to a close by playing a recording featuring the Blindshell Classic, a phone with actual buttons rather than a touch screen.

Next, a dig into the archives dredges up the interview that former co-host Simon Treviranus and I did back in January, 2019 with Sarah Cooke from the Peterborough office of Alzheimer’s  Canada.

November 18 is World COPD Day.  We chat with Henry Roberts, Managing Director of COPD Canada about what Chronic Obstructive Lund Disease is, as well as the plans that have been made for World COPD Day.

Next, we hear about a Stay Home and Bid auction to raise funds for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides training centre, and the seven programs that they run.

Finally, we speak with Mack Rogers, Executive Director of ABC Literacy, a program which trains youth to teach seniors the technology that they want to learn.

My next guest is mixed martial artist Joe Dawson, owner of a new establishment called Joe’s Gym, who describes how his work with people with disabilities has been of real benefit, improving their balance, co-ordination, and overall confidence.

Next, I engage in a long discussion with Kim Kilpatrick from the national office of the Canadian Council of The Blind about the pros and cons of virtual meetings, seminars, and workshops.

Next, I speak with an old schoolmate, Leo Bissonnette from Montreal, the app called AIRA which is available at a reduced rate during 2020 for members of both the Canadian Council of The Blind, and the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians.

Next, we speak with Dave Douglas from the city of Peterborough’s waste management department about how people with disabilities can be kinder to our environment by safely recycling pieces of equipment, needles,  and batteries.

Seeing that this is once again the time of year when Earth experiences the Perseid Meteor Shower, we dig back into the archives for last year’s interview with David Mills, President of the Peterborough Astronomical Association about how astronomy can be enjoyable for people with disabilities as well.

Finally, we hear an interview with Dr. Morris Sherman about hepatitis C.

Next, we dig back into the archives a couple of years for an interview that previous co-host Simon Treviranus did with entertainer and magician Jason Chessar, (excuse the spelling, Jason).

I end by encouraging anyone who has used Cannabis for medicinal purposes to get in touch for an upcoming special, regardless of whether you liked it or not.  Please E-mail:

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and we’ll arrange to do a pre-recorded interview.

Next, we repeat the chat with officials from Peterborough Transit, now that the new routes have been in effect for a week. If you have comments for or against, which you’d like to have played on an upcoming show, contact me at:

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Finally, I announce an upcoming hour-long special on medicinal cannabis. Once again, if you have experiences you’d like to share, both for and against, please contact me at the above E-mail address. I won’t ask for your last name, or indicate whether you’re from Peterborough or not.

Finally, I talk about the upcoming special on the medicinal use of cannabis, and ask listeners to share their experiences.

Finally, we hear a demonstration of the Blind Shell Phone.

Next, I chat with Samantha Marren, Communications Director of Deafblind Ontario, because June is Deafblind Awareness Month.

June 20, the virtual Walk to End ALS will take place.  Kim Barry tells us how we can join the fun, and raise funds for the ALS Society at the same time.

On June 21, the virtual version of Cycle for Sight will take place in order to raise funds for Fighting Blindness Canada.  Executive Director Doug Earle tells us how the virtual event will unfold, and how you can participate.

We bring the program to a close with a repeat of a demonstration of all the tasks that the Google Home Mini can help you perform.

Next, we air a conversation that I had last year at this time with Peterborough native Barb Robinson about how accessibility in this city has evolved down through the years.  By the way, if you were listening last Monday, you would have heard Barb tell us about the walk she was planning in order to raise funds for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide Training Centre in Oakville where at some point in the future, she’ll be training with a service dog.  I’m happy to be able to tell you now that she raised over $500.

Finally, because it’s the first Monday of the month, we hear another segment in our monthly technology feature entitled Get Together with Kim. This time, Kim Kilpatrick, a program co-ordinator with Get Together with Technology, talks to us about the various E-mail programs available for smart devices.

Next, we speak with Libby Thaw about an alternative form of identification for people with vision impairments.

Finally, Devon’s computer reads an article containing everything you need to know about face masks.

Next, Barb Robinson tells us how she plans to wheel-walk from her house on Rubidge Street to the South end WalMart, which is 2.2 KM.  She’s hoping people with sponsor and/or walk with her.

Third on the agenda is an article written by Devon’s guide dog Frankie about how service dogs are trained.

Finally, we chat with Amanda Cooper from the Multiple Sclerosis Society about the fundraising challenge that people all across Canada are meeting.

Next, Devon reads an information sheet from CNIB on how to guide someone who is blind or partially sighted during the pandemic.

Devon then speaks with Diane Bergeron, president of CNIB Guide Dogs about a virtual Pup Crawl which is currently taking place.

Finally, we hear a repeat of a demonstration of the Oracle Talking Glucometre.

Next, Devon has her monthly chat with Kim Kilpatrick, one of the program co-ordinators of Get Together with Technology, a wing of the Canadian Council of The Blind.  This month’s feature entitled Get Together with Kim centres on podcatchers.

Next, Devon and her longtime friend, Barb Robinson talk about International Guide Dog Day.

Coming back to the present day, Devon chats with Doug Earle, CEO of Fighting Blindness Canada about Coronavirus and your eye health.  Doug also urges people to go to the website to fill in a survey by May 15.

Next, John Morris takes us outside so that he can conduct a demonstration of the Victor Reader Trek.

Next is the monthly feature Get Together with Kim, in which Devon and Kim Kilpatrick discuss the conferencing program Zoom.

Finally, we hear a repeat airing of a demonstration of a product called E-sight.

Next, Devon chats with Frank Smith from NEADS, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students about several scholarships that can still be applied for.

At the end of the interview, Frank reveals another side of his life.

Next, we reach back into the archives for a repeat airing of an interview with Shelley Greene from the Kidney Foundation of Canada in which she outlines the services of the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Next, Devon speaks with Jeff Ryman, a producer at Accessible Media, Inc—AMI about a goalball tournament and a blind hockey tournament that AMI will be covering this month.

Finally, we chat with Jenna Reid from Envision America and Jim Johnston, Vice-President of In-Store Pharmacies for Sobeys Canada about ScripTalk, which is now in 425 Sobeys-owned pharmacies across Canada.

Next, Devon chats with Maureen Summers, low-vision specialist with the local office of CNIB about Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month.

Next, because this is Heart Month, we rebroadcast a chat with respiratory therapist Norm Amerault of Vital Air about sleep apnea, and the usefulness of CPAP machines.

Next, Ayesha Barmania, General Manager of PIP—Peterborough Independent Podcasters invites us to participate in Podcasting 101 for people with disabilities.

Next, Devon speaks with Kim Kilpatrick, one of the coordinators of Get Together With Technology, which is a program of the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB). Get Together With Kim will now be a monthly feature of Insight Peterborough, airing the first Monday of the month.

Next, we chat by phone with Doug Earle, Executive Director of Fighting Blindness Canadian about the Canadian Vision 2020 Summit, which is due to take place in February.

Next, Devon speaks with Candace McGuigan, vice-president of Peterborough’s chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Canada about a yearly fundraiser with the Peterborough Petes called Saves4CF.

Next, Devon speaks with Chantal Oakes, National President of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) about a fundraiser which will last the entire month of December.

Finally we speak with Jason King, Outreach Coordinator of the Peterborough Council for Persons With Disabilities (PCPD) about the International Day for Persons With Disabilities.

Next, Devon speak with Larry Gassman from Fullerton, California about an upcoming old-time radio holiday marathon which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home right here in Peterborough.

Next, we speak with Leslie Yee, chair of the Peterborough chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind about their ongoing poinsettia fundraiser.

Our second chat is with Cathy Pearcy from Osteoporosis Canada about what osteoporosis is, and the Education Day which has been planned for early November.

Next, we chat with Jennifer Jones, Executive Director of the Peterborough library about the first-ever Human Book project to be held in this area.

Next, Devon speaks with Debby Haryett and Aileen Hill about a fundraising event coming up for the Peterborough chapter of the Canadian Council of The Blind called Harmonious Hauntings.

Next, we speak with Kim Magnall from the Melanoma Network of Canada about how we can protect ourselves from this deadly form of skin cancer.

Next we speak with Joe Dawson, a mixed martial artist who has discovered that boxing moves can assist individuals with balance issues, such as those brought on by Parkinson’s Disease.

Second, we hear an article about Stevie Wonder’s kidney transplant in September.

Finally, Devon talks with John Morris who has been reapponited as Lion’s district A3 chair for Leader Dogs.

Next, we revisit an interview that Simon Treviranus did last summer with entertainer and magician Jason Chessar.

Next, we listen to Leslie Yee, Chair of the Peterborough chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind, as she demonstrates a product called E-Sight.

If you listen to the very end of this podcast, you’ll get into the spirit of the day for sure.

Next, we chat with Keith Smith from the Peterborough Amateur Radio Club about an event called Field Day where everyone can see for themselves what ham radio is all about.

During our last half hour, Simon treats us to recorded highlights from National AccessAbility Week.

Next, Simon speaks with officials from the local Brain Injury Association.

Next, Devon speaks with budding artist Lynda Todd about her upcoming show and sales. Finally, Devon speaks with Albert Ruel about a Canada Accessible Elections TeleTownHall regarding accessibility features for this coming October’s federal election.

First, Simon Treviranus and Phil Mechetuk from the National AccessAbility Week organizing committee chat with Devon about events planned for the special week which runs from May 26 to June 1.  Next, we chat with Lynda Todd about Active Together’s hectic summer schedule.

Kalpa Pathak from Diabetes Canada delivers a presentation to the East Peterborough Lions Club about diabetes, and her husband Mel who is a local pharmacist was also on hand to answer questions.

Then we go all the way to Vancouver to chat with Steve Barclay from Canadian Assistive Technologies – a warehouse of cross-disability products.

And Victoria Nolan from CNIB Guide Dogs tells us about the new guide dog training program which will hold its first class this month just outside Ottawa.