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What are the do's and don'ts when you're angry? Jeff Ryman explains in his health report.
On in the know, Margrett Weldon shares tips on how to maintain electrical safety in our homes.
A recent study has shown a link between education and poverty. Jim Krysko shares the findings.
September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. We learn more about this day and how Canadians can show their support with Brenda Gunn, Academic and Research Director at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
Leanne Baarda continues with our conversation on the Expanded Core Curriculum for blind and partially sighted students.

CBC news recently posted a story entitled The Pandemic Puppy Craze is Creating a Veterinary Crisis. Vet Danielle Jongkind breaks down the article.
Why do we feel more tired with the weather change? Nutritionist Julia Karantjas discusses energy, and how to keep it up with the cold weather seeping in.
We get the lowdown on a new, original radio drama podcast based on the infamous riot at Christie Pits Park on August 16, 1933, in Toronto. We learn more with co-creator Drew Carnwath.
Community Reporter Toni Freimark highlights Visually Impaired Boccia, offered by Medicine Hat Adaptive Sports and Recreation.
On our Parenting conversation, Lucia Bellafante explains the significance of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities, and how parents can be involved in putting these plans together.
It’s time for our Book Club meeting. We review Five Little Indians, written by Michelle Good, with the recommender of the novel, Chris Wyvill.

On our Tech Talk, Michael Babcock shares information about Voxmate, a self-contained accessible user interface for blind and low vision users.
Are the Blue Jays running out of time to make the playoffs? Josh Watson of The Neutral Zone pops by to give us his thoughts.
Bethany Deer, our Reporter in Edmonton, previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week, featuring the Rocky Mountain Adaptive.
Brave individuals will challenge themselves and change lives by harnessing up and rappelling down of a building in downtown Toronto to raise funds for children and youth with physical disabilities. We learn more about this event with Lauren Squizzato, Development Manager for the GTA and the event manager for Drop Zone.
Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor, and licensor of children's animated and live action content announced a new initiative designed to discover, support, and mentor emerging Black storytellers and illustrators. We learn more with Athena Georgaklis, Head of Development at Nelvana.
Danielle McLaughlin speaks with Disability Historian and Accessibility consultant Mark Bookman about the residual effects of holding the Tokyo 2020 games.

Should there be a one size fits all phone charger? The EU thinks so. Jeff Ryman has more in his lifestyle news.
Amazon has banned over 600 companies for fake reviews. We find out how with John Biehler of The App Show.
A father from Hamilton has developed an app to let parents know when the school bus will be arriving at their stop. We learn more about the initiative with Karen Magee.
The Learning Disabilities Society announced a new mobile outreach program, LDS Access, intended to work as a classroom on wheels. We learn more about this with Dr. Jennifer Fane, LDS Director of Education.

Michael Feir continues updating us on the announcements from Apple’s latest World Wide Developers Conference; we turn to the Series 7 Apple Watch and updated iPads.
Fern Lulham highlights Sense, a charity offering services for people with complex disabilities, and tells us about a campaign they’ve recently launched in the UK.
The Learning Disabilities Society announced a new mobile outreach program, LDS Access, intended to work as a classroom on wheels. We learn more about this with Dr. Jennifer Fane, LDS Director of Education.
We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Jeff Ryman, on What in the World.
Joining us for this week’s Roundtable conversation is Brock Richardson of The Neutral Zone.