We begin by listening to a presentation by Carrie Morales of LiveAccessible.com about the Blindshell Classic Phone, which is an alternative for people who have difficulty mastering touchscreens.
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.
Devon begins by introducing a new co-host, Bob Crysler, a veteran broadcaster with both CHEX-TV and CHEX Radio, and a current member of the Peterborough Amateur Radio Club. Next, we hear a repeat airing of a live demonstration of audible traffic signals with Leann Carpenter, Orientation and Mobility Specialist with the CNIB office here in Peterborough. Finally, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Devon speaks with David Mills, president of the Peterborough Astronomy Association about how people with disabilities can enjoy the hobby of astronomy along with everybody else.
First, Phyllis Dobbie, who has co-hosted the show from time to time, chats with Devon about seeing the Stanley Cup in Lindsay.
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.
First, Devon speaks with Gloria Hatter from Belleville, ON, who is the daughter of the couple who established the Gordon and Arbie Holnbeck award in 1989.
Next, we revisit an interview that Simon Treviranus did last summer with entertainer and magician Jason Chessar.
Our first chat is with Donna Jodhan, Chair of Barrier-Free Canada about the recently enacted Accessible Canada Act, and how we can ask about it during upcoming all-candidates debates.
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.
We begin by speaking with Libby Thaw, who initiated the Checkered Eye project for people who wish to identify as having a visual impairment. Next, we chat with Christel Galachiuk, who has just become a Tupperware consultant in spite of having no sight.
We begin this week by speaking with Katie McLaughlin from the Canadian Mental Health Association about a fundraiser called Ride Don’t Hide.
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.
We begin by speaking with Maija Tuohima who tells us about her upcoming 50 km tandem bicycle ride to raise funds for Fighting Blindness Canada.
During our last half hour, Simon treats us to recorded highlights from National AccessAbility Week.
We begin by chatting with Derek Newman-Stille about his career as an author and an editor. Derek’s interests include science fiction and issues of concern to people with disabilities.
Next, Simon speaks with officials from the local Brain Injury Association.
We begin this jam-packed episode by chatting with Angela Con about the spring concert of the Peterborough New Horizons Band. Proceeds of the concert will go to the local Multiple Sclerosis Society. Angela is a member of both.
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.