Insight Peterborough: Recent Episodes
Insight Peterborough
Insight Peterborough is a partnership of the Canadian Council of the Blind and The Innovation Cluster. We discuss issues of interest to people with disabilities and their allies.
We begin this busy hour by speaking with Doug Earle from Fighting Blindness Canada about an upcoming fundraiser called Screens Off for Sight. 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 […]
This being the first Monday of the month, we begin with our monthly segment called Get Together with Kim. Kim Kilpatrick is a program co-ordinator of Get Together with Technology, which is a wing of the Canadian Council of The Blind, CCB. Because this is National White Cane Week, our topic of discussion is Cane […]
The Canadian Cancer Society is challenging people to try staying dry during the month of February. Campaign Lead Barbara Acampado describes how the campaign will work. Next, Lynda Todd, in our monthly feature called Simple Savings, outlines several ways that we can build up our savings account.
First, we dig back into the archives, and listen to an episode of a podcast called Eyes on Success, hosted by Peter and Nancy Torpee. They introduced us to Susan Bennett, the voice of SIRI, which is used by many people with disabilities on their IDevices. Next, because Bell Let’s Talk day is coming very […]
First, we hear exciting news from Debby Haryett, co-ordinator of From The Blind for The Blind here in Peterborough, and Jennifer Meek, who is the Director of Marketing at Charlotte Products. 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 […]
Kim Kilpatrick, co-ordinator of Get Together with Technology, talks with us on our monthly feature called Get Together with Kim about the technology that might be coming down the pipe during 2022. Next, in honour of World Braille Day, we hear a repeat of a panel discussion that took place back in 2019 about whether […]
This being the second Monday of the month, we present our feature with Lynda Todd called Simple Savings. This month, Lynda talks with us about local apps that you can download. She mentions a couple of seniors’ discounts as well. January is World Braille Literacy Month. Natalie Martiniello, president of Braille Literacy Canada is with […]
We begin with out monthly installment of Get Together with Kim, a program co-ordinator with Get Together with Technology, a wing of the Canadian Council of The Blind. This time, we check out what we can reasonably ask Santa to bring for us. Next, we head all the way to Fullerton, California to chat with […]
First, we speak with Chad Leaman from the BC-based Neale Squire Foundation. The foundation wants to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by asking as many people as possible to take a lesson in assistive technology in one day. Next, Christine Zanier, president of the Toronto chapter of the Alliance for Equality of […]
First, we dig back into the archives for our 2019 chat with two employees of War Amps of Canada who tell us what it was like growing up in this area as amputees. Jamie Lund is from Norwood, and Rachel Quilty is from Peterborough. Next, we chat with Chantal Oakes all the way from Kelowna, […]
In honour of the recently announced rebranding of the March of Dimes, we speak with Christine Spurling, co-ordinator of the After Stroke program. Next, because this is the 100th 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 […]
Following a week of no show, thanks to technology gremlins, we begin by talking with Kim Kilpatrick from CCB’s Get Together with Technology about how to download your QR code, both to your phone, and onto a card for your wallet. Next, we chat with the executive director of Fighting Blindness Canada about an upcoming […]
October is International Dyslexia Awareness Month. We begin this episode by chatting with Alicia Smith, CEO of International Dyslexia Association Ontario in general, and specifically, about Read October. 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 […]
We begin with a chat with Lynda Todd and her monthly feature entitled Simple Savings. Because October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, Lynda has a look at many of the employment agencies in and around Peterborough that will assist people with disabilities in searching for employment for free. Next, excess weight isn’t good for many […]
As we do each month, we start October off by chatting with Kim Kilpatrick, Co-ordinator of the Get Together with Technology program. This time, we compare smart speakers. 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 […]
First, for the benefit of our new listeners, we listen to a demonstration done by BC’s Albert Ruelle of Be My Eyes and AIRA. Both apps can be used to summon assistance if no one with sight is nearby, but Be My Eyes is manned by volunteers and is free, while AIRA is run by […]
We begin the program by chatting with Lynda Todd about Simple Savings. This month, Lynda discusses coupon clipping, and finding websites that offer items for free, or close to it. 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 […]
First, on our monthly feature called Get Together with Kim, which had to be postponed for a week because of Labour Day, I chat with Kim Kilpatrick from Get Together with Technology in Ottawa about both the accessibility of the actual voting process. We also chatted briefly about important pieces of technology to have on […]
We begin with the latest news on coverage of the upcoming Paralympic Games that will be supplied by Accessible Media Inc.—AMI in co-operation with CBC. 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 […]
First, Doug Earle, Executive Director of Fighting Blindness Canada speaks with us about various ongoing projects and fundraising activities, not the least of which is Ride for Sight. 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 […]
As we do at the beginning of each month, Kim Kilpatrick from Get Together with Technology speaks to us from Ottawa, this time about the apps that Blind and Partially sighted can use to carry the Olympics with them wherever they go. Next, I did back into the archives for a chat with Marcie Davis […]
First, visually impaired artist tells us about an award that she has won, and a calendar which will bear a painting of hers. Next, because this is Summer, and people or out and about more often, we reach into the archives for John Morris’s demonstration of a device called the Victor Reader Trek. Finally, I […]
Our first guest is Dr. Elizabeth Leroux from Montreal. She is Chair of the board for Migraine Canada, as well as a neurologist and headache specialist. She and I discuss the facts and myths about migraines. Next up is a chat with Sheri Helsdingen, CNIB Lake Joe’s Manager of Community Engagement. We talk about what […]
Because this is the second episode of the month, we begin with our feature called Simple Savings. This time, Lynda Todd and I chat about advocacy resources that are free, and dealing with legal matters free of charge as well. Next, I chat via Zoom with pianist and violinist Stelth Ng, who will be performing […]
This being the first episode of July, I chat first with Kim Kilpatrick in our feature called Get Together with Kim. This time,we focus on global positioning systems. We also invite listeners to send any technical questions to: insightpeterborough@gmail.com Hopefully, August’s Get Together with Kim will be a question show. Next, we dig back into […]
This time, we devote the whole hour to a discussion of an app that is quite popular these days, particularly among members of the blindness community. Leading the discussion are Larry and John Gassman, along with Jeff Bishop in a chat room called Tech Talk.
June is Deafblind Awareness Month. We mark the occasion by speaking with Karen Madho, Senior Public Relations Co-ordinator with Deafblind Ontario. 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 […]
We begin by chatting with Lynda Todd on our monthly feature called Simple Savings. She touches on all the free goods you can access by going to Facebook, a free Microsoft certification course provided by CNIB, and, last but most certainly not least, a $5,000 grant that home owners can apply for. Next, rather than […]
We begin with our monthly feature, Get Together with Kim. This time, Kim Kilpatrick from the Canadian Council for The Blind’s Get Together with Technology chats with us about how to download books from CELA—the Centre for Equitable Library Access, formerly know as the CNIB Library. Next, I chat with Doug Earle, Executive Director of […]
June is the time for the Great Canadian Giving Challenge. We begin today’s show by chatting with Chantal Oakes all the way from Kelowna, BC, who is the Fundraising Chair of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians. Next, I speak with Frank Hewitt, incoming president of the East Peterborough Lions Club about the Walk […]
Because I completely forgot our feature called Get Together with Kim on the first Monday of the month, May 10 was a good time to play catch-up. Kim answers two questions for us. Is Apple more blind person friendly, or is Android? And which is the most useful: IPod Touches, IPhones, or IPads? Next came […]
We begin this episode by chatting with Andrea Dawson, Chair of the board for Peterborough Council for Persons with Disabilities about a fundraising raffle called Taking A Gander. The first prize is a trip for two to Gander, Newfoundland. Next, I speak with Kelly Curtis, the health promoter for the local chapter of the Canadian […]
Emilee and Hannah Scheevers are two young ladies in this area who run a Facebook group called Tru Faces for young people with disabilities. They, along with Leslie Yee, chair of our local chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind—CCB to announce a new partnership between the two groups. Next, I spoke with Peter […]
First, Lyndsay Robins visits me at home to let us all know about a new initiative for veterans, some of whom have acquired disabilities, called Product for Heros. 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 […]
April is Cancer Month, so we begin by talking with Alison Payne with the Peterborough office of the Cancer Society. Our main focus is this year’s Peddle for Hope campaign which is already underway. Next up is our monthly feature, Get Together with Kim. This month, I chat with Kim Kilpatrick from Get Together with […]
My first guest is Coralie Jacobs, who tells us all about the upcoming Easter Seals telethon. 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 […]
The show begins with a chat with Michael Thomassi, an outreach co-ordinator with Greensaver, a non-profit organization which assists people to conserve energy through energy-saving products. 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 […]
First, I speak with Doug Earle, executive director of Fighting Blindness Canada about an upcoming fundraiser called Screens Off for Sight. 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 […]
The first of the month sneaked up on me last week, and I completely forgot about our monthly feature called Get Together with Kim. This time, we discuss the various types of earphones and headphones that are available. Two organizations that provide books in various formats to people who are blind, Deafblind, and partially sighted […]
Today is a day to dive deep into our archives. First, we hear an interview that former co-host Simon Treviranus and I did with Shelley Greene from Kidney Canada in order to mark Kidney Month. Next, we hear an interview that Simon did back in 2018 with RayOstopovich, a Lion for the past fifty years […]
Because February is Heart and Stroke Month, I dig back into the archives to replay an interview Norm Amerault from Vital-Air to learn about sleep apnea, which can lead to heart disease without intervention. Next, we listen to an interview with a guide dog mobility instructor. Michael Goehring takes us through all the things we […]
Marcia Yale is not only the president of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians—AEBC, and a co-chair of the organization’s Student and Education Committee. She talks with me about the five scholarships that are now available for five fortunate applicants.We begin this program by talking about those scholarships. Next, dig back into the archives […]
February 7 to 13 is White Cane Week during 2021. First, I chat with Leslie Yee, Chair of Peterborough’s local chapter of the Canadian Council of The Blind—CCB, who outlines what White Cane Week is all about. Next, Christel Gallachiuk tells us about a book club established by our local chapter of the CCB called […]
We begin with our monthly feature, Get Together with Kim. This time, we discuss the various methods of labelling items in braille. 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.
It wasn’t until mid month that I realized that I had completely forgotten our Get Together with Kim segment, which we usually prepare for the first Monday of the month. This time, Kim Kilpatrick, from the Canadian Council of the Blind’s Get Together with Technology program chatted with me about the compact but very versatile […]
For today’s show, I dug back in the archives to January, 2018, when co-host Simon Treviranus and I devoted the whole show getting our guests to highlight both the services of CELA, the Centre for Equitable Library Access, and the improved accessibility of our rebuilt library. Our guests were Lindsay Tyler from CELA in Toronto, […]
We begin by playing the audio portion of a short film called Young Heroes, in celebration of the 113th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille in Couvrais, France. 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 […]
We begin by chatting with the hosts of two new podcasts being introduced by AMI—the Accessible Media Inc. We also briefly highlight four more. 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 […]
We begin by speaking with Tracy Holland from the CNIB office in Kingston, ON about a CNIB Live event featuring Duand Morgan, who used to be executive director of CNIB’s Eastern Ontario region. Next, we hear about a Stay Home and Bid auction to raise funds for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides training […]
First, Leslie Yee, Chair of the CCB Peterborough chapter, speaks with Devon about the chapter’s annual poinsettia sale. Next, Devon talks about how to store passwords with Kim Kilpatrick, co-ordinator of CCB’s Get Together with Technology program. Because October was Cybersecurity Month, Devon’s final chat is with Ian Thomson, manager of Trent University’s Technology Department.
First, Devon chats with Neda Poojaman from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada about the long lasting effects that blood cancers and the drugs used to fight them can have on the body. Next, we dig back into the archives for a repeat airing of the demonstration of the Victor Reader Trek conducted by […]
Every once in a while, I like to talk with someone with a disability who has information to share about a hobby, or a new business venture. This time, my guest is Keith Smith from Ennismore, who talks with us about the short films and music videos he has made despite his ongoing battle with […]
Our Thanksgiving Day episode begins with a chat with Doug Earle, Executive Director of Fighting Blindness Canada about a virtual fundraiser called Comedy From The Couch. 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, […]
Because October is Medication Safety Awareness for The Blind Month, we reach back into the archives for a conversation that I had just prior to the Covid-19 lockdown with Jenna Reed from the makers of both a device and an app called ScripTalk and Jim Johnston from Sobeys Canada. Next, I speak with an old […]
This week, we reach back to 2019. First, co-host Bob Chrysler and I chat with Kelly Kean of Hearing Life Canada about the causes and treatment of hearing loss. 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 […]
This time, we feature a presentation by Albert Ruell of Get Together with Technology to a group in Victoria, BC about the AIRA service as compared with a volunteer venture called Be My Eyes.
We begin this incredibly busy hour by chatting with Alec Ivic about the upcoming fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs for The Blind in Manotick, Ontario called Dollars for Dogs. Next, I speak with Sharon Morton from Gravenhurst, ON and Kim Marsden from Barrie, ON about the virtual annual general meeting of Guide Dog Users of […]
We begin by speaking with author and software consultant, Michael about a new app available in Ontario, and soon to be released across the country called Covid Alert. 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 […]
We begin this week’s edition of Insight Peterborough with an interview with John McNutt, Executive Director of PCPD, in which he urges all of us to fill out an upcoming survey about the changes made by Peterborough Transit. Next, we dig back into the archives a couple of years for an interview that previous co-host […]
This being the first Monday of the month, we begin with July’s Get Together with Kim segment, in which we talk about Facetime. 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 […]
We begin by speaking with Candace Myers, a speech pathologist from Winnipeg, Manitoba at cleft lip and palate. Next, we hear an interview from June, 2019 with General Manager Chrissie Cochrane about an internet radio station based in London, England called The Global Voice, most of whose hosts are blind or vision impaired. Finally, we […]
First, as a result of the temporary changes being made to Peterborough Transit routes, I speak with Transit Manager Laurie Stratton, as well as Jennifer and Trevor from the planning team. Next, I chat with Samantha Marren, Communications Director of Deafblind Ontario, because June is Deafblind Awareness Month.
We have a particularly packed hour of information for you this week. June 13 would normally have been the day of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. This year, thanks to Covid-19, the fundraising event is now being called Relay at Home. We begin this week’s program by allowing my computer to read the […]
Leslie Yee wears many hats, but this time, she chats with me in her capacity as treasurer of the Peterborough Council of Persons with Disabilities—PCPD about the comparatively few activities that have been planned for National AccessAbility Week. Next, we air a conversation that I had last year at this time with Peterborough native Barb […]
Because June is Acquired Brain Injury Awareness Month, we begin with an interview from last June that previous co-host Simon Treviranus did with folks from the local chapter of the Brain Injury Association. Next, we speak with Libby Thaw about an alternative form of identification for people with vision impairments. Finally, Devon’s computer reads an […]
We begin this hectic hour by speaking with Andrea Stevens about this year’s virtual Walk for Dog Guides to raise funds for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide Training Centre. 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 […]
We begin with a lesson from Peterborough Public Health Inspector Matt Ferris on how to wash our hands properly. 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 […]
We begin by speaking with Natalie Martiniello, president of Braille Literacy Canada about the Annual General Meeting that will take place virtually despite the fact that this is the organization’s 30th anniversary. The wine and cheese party will have to wait. Next, Devon has her monthly chat with Kim Kilpatrick, one of the program co-ordinators […]
Devon begins this episode by chatting with Police Sergeant John Townsend, captain of the Pedal for Hope team. He explains how the annual campaign to raise funds to fight pediatric cancer will be going virtual this year. Next, Devon and her longtime friend, Barb Robinson talk about International Guide Dog Day.
We begin this episode by digging back into the archives for an interview done last June 3 with Peterborough author Derek Newman-Stille. 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 […]
We begin by listening to a chat that Devon had with Judy Jenkins from the East Peterborough Lions Club about an on-line auction to raise funds for Dog Guides of Canada. Next, John Morris takes us outside so that he can conduct a demonstration of the Victor Reader Trek.
Devon begins this episode by chatting with Alison Payne, Senior Manager of the Cancer Society’s Durham Peterborough office about the services still available in spite of the need to keep our distance, and about the alterations that have necessarily had to be made to the society’s annual campaign. Next is the monthly feature Get Together […]
First, Devon digs back into the archives to December of 2018 for an interview with two representatives of the Peterborough chapter of People First. 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 […]
First, we speak with John Rae, second Vice-Chair of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities—CCD. 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.
We begin this jampacked episode by chatting with Doug Earle, Executive Director of Fighting Blindness Canada about Glaucoma Awareness Week. 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 […]
We begin this busy episode by chatting with Lyle Saunders, owner of Peterborough Disability Tax Services. Next, Devon speaks with Kim Kilpatrick from Get Together With Technology about the difference between podcasts and internet radio. Finally, we talk to Katie McIntosh from the Canadian Mental Health Association about a wrestling event to raise funds which […]
First, we speak with Eva Fisher and Victoria Mohr-Blakeney from the Public Energy performing arts about a relaxed, accessible performance of a play entitled the Chemical Valley Project. Next, Devon chats with Maureen Summers, low-vision specialist with the local office of CNIB about Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month.
First, Devon speaks with Marcia Yale from the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians—AEBC about the seven scholarships that they hope to be able to award to post-secondary students who are blind, Deafblind, and partially sighted. Next, because this is Heart Month, we rebroadcast a chat with respiratory therapist Norm Amerault of Vital Air about sleep apnea, […]
First, we speak with Justin Evangelho, host of a Trent Radio show called Disenabled, who tells us how he copes with university life as someone with a visual impairment. Next, Ayesha Barmania, General Manager of PIP—Peterborough Independent Podcasters invites us to participate in Podcasting 101 for people with disabilities.
First we speak with Nathan Coopman, a nurse with the Peterborough Public Health Department about the coronavirus and the precautions that we should be taking on the local level to guard against any type of viral illness. Next, Devon speaks with Kim Kilpatrick, one of the coordinators of Get Together With Technology, which is a […]
We begin by chatting with Dr. Warren Ball from the Peterborough Regional Health Center Foundation about the need to raise funds for two cardiac catheterization units. Next, we talk with Leslie Yee, chair of the local chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) about White Cane Week activities.
First we hear a podcast called ‘Eyes on Success’, which features an interview with the voice behind Siri. Next, in honour of Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 31st, we listen to a presentation by Veronica Morris, introducing her psychiatric service dog.
We begin by chatting with Leslie Yee, chair of the local chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), who demonstrates a product for people with partial vision, called eSight. Next, we chat by phone with Doug Earle, Executive Director of Fighting Blindness Canadian about the Canadian Vision 2020 Summit, which is due to […]
First, we listen as panelists John Morris, Debora Thomas, and Justin Evangelho celebrate World Braille Day by discussing the continued relevance of braille in their lives in spite of emerging technology. 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.
We begin by hearing a repeat of a video describing the Blindshell phone which actually has buttons you can feel. Next, we speak with Wendy Campbell, a groomer with one of the PetValu stores in Peterborough about toys that are appropriate to various sizes and breeds of guide, service, and pet dogs.
We begin the program by speaking with Glen Robson, Executive Director of the local Home Instead Franchise about a program called Be A Santa To A Senior. 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. […]
This week, we hear a podcast by the Canadian Council of the Blind, comparing two apps: Be My Eyes and Aira.
We begin by chatting with Kayanne Houghton about the enjoyment she gets from playing in the Peterborough New Horizons Band, and about the band’s upcoming annual Christmas concert. 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 […]
November 14th was World Diabetes Day so we re-aired a demonstration of a recently developed device for people with diabetes called the Freestyle Libre.
We begin by chatting with Jamie Lunn and Rachel Quilty, both of whom grew up in the Peterborough area as amputees. They now work in Ottawa with War Amps. Next, we speak with Leslie Yee, chair of the Peterborough chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind about their ongoing poinsettia fundraiser.
First, Jeannette Campbell from ODEN—the Ontario Disability Employment Network tells us about what the network has been doing during October, which was Ontario Disability Employment Month. 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.
We begin by speaking with Dave Douglas, Manager of the city of Peterborough’s Waste Diversion Section about how we as people with disabilities can be a little kinder to the environment. 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.
Featured this time is our pre-election special. Following Thanksgiving greeting, Devon speaks with candidates Andrew MacGregor, Liberal Maryam Monsef, NDP Candace Shaw, and Conservative Michael Skinner.
First, we speak with Kelley Keene from Hearing Life Canada about the causes, prevalence, and treatment of hearing loss. Next, because September is National Guide Dog Awareness Month in Canada, Devon speaks with Steve Doucette from Canadian Guide Dogs for The Blind about present and future plans for the training program.
We begin by talking with Alec Denys, who is the Accessible Elections officer for the riding of Peterborough-Kawartha. He provides us with important information regarding the upcoming federal election. 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 […]
In honour of World White Cane Day, which is actually October 15, we hear a repeat of a panel interview from February of 2018, in which former co-host Simon Treviranus speaks with Debora Thomas, Ted Cooke, and Devon Wilkins.
We begin our third season by chatting with Lynda Todd from Active Together, who tells us how people with disabilities can remain active. 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.
We begin the last episode of the Summer season by chatting with Anne Driscoll, Fundraising and Outreach Co-ordinator for the Peterborough office of the MS Society about a fundraiser being run on August 22 called Burgers to Beat MS. Next, we listen to a recorded tour of a home on Earlwood Drive that has been […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First, we speak with Margaret Entwistle, chair of the organizing committee for Peterborough’s Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides. Next, we hear a repeat of an interview we did last January with Eugene Chong, director of CNIB’s Lake Joseph holiday centre.
In Devon’s absence, Simon and guest host Phyllis give us a taste of another of Devon’s podcasts, called “Spotlight on Assistance Dogs.” Next, we hear an interview with Amanda Motyer and her retired hearing dog Tilley, in preparation for the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides which will take place on May 26th.
May 6, 2019 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.
We begin by chatting with three volunteers from Parkinson Canada – Joe Vankoeverden from the Peterborough Chapter, Sandie Jones and Maria Mariano from Toronto. Next, we chat with Christine Annett, one of the fundraising ambassadors for The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
First, we speak with Steve Scally, Lions District A3’s Chair of the “Gift of Life” Program. Devon then speaks briefly with her neighbour Peter Day, who is hoping for a double lung transplant. Lastly, we chat with Wyatt Harvey, who participated in the recent Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, about his life here in Peterborough and […]
We begin by listening to a presentation on how a new app makes the continuous glucose monitoring system, called The Freestyle Libre, accessible to people with low or no vision who have diabetes. Next, Simon reads an article about MPP Dave Smith’s announcement of a children’s team from Peterborough participating in a special needs hockey […]
First, we speak with Andy Frank, manager of AMI Audio (Accessible Media Incorporated) about the Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament taking place this weekend. Second, Devon speaks by phone with Maureen Summers certified low-vision therapist about the causes, symptoms and treatment of glaucoma.
We begin this jam-packed episode by listening to a brief address given to the local chapter of the Canadian Council of The Blind by Carlos, a trainer from Leader Dogs in Rochester, Michigan who was in town to provide a client with home training. Next, co-host Simon Treviranus celebrates March as Engineering Month by recapping […]
First, Devon and Simon take us to a send-off party for three Special Olympic athletes headed to Abu Dhabi. Next, we celebrate International Women’s Day by speaking with the dynamic Hayley Burrett about her involvement in the community.
First, we chat with Leslie Yee about the CNIB’s annual ‘Art in the Dark’ Fundraiser. Next, we speak with Kim Parody and her service dog, Jack, in preparation for the Lions Foundation of Canada’s ‘Walk for Dog Guides’ on May 26th.
First, Devon travels to Vital Air in the Alexander building where she speaks with respiratory therapist Norm Amirault about how sleep apnea leads to heart disease. Then, Simon shares three media releases with us about exciting events that will be taking place very shortly.
Lyle Saunders of Peterborough Disability Tax Services spends the whole hour answering questions as we prepare to enter tax season. We also honour Peterborough-resident Greg Wells for his recent Grammy win.
Accessibility is the word of the day! First, we speak with Sheryl Smith about the accessibility of the new space at The Mount which the congregation of St. Paul’s is about to move into. Next, we speak with Angelica Cooper board member of PIP (Peterborough Independent Podcasters) about their brand new accessibility team.
First, Marcia Yale from the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians outlines their scholarship program. And secondly, Suzanne Thomas explains how she became a recipient of a gold medal from the Ministry of Defense.
First, we speak with Leslie Yee, Vice President of the local chapter of The Canadian Council of the Blind – CCB – about plans for the annual ‘White Cane Week.’ Next, we hear from Sarah Cook, Public Education Coordinator of the local Alzheimer’s Society about Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
First we speak with Lucie Pitcher about TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Next, we chat with Debby Harryett about a project called, “From the Blind, For the Blind.”
In this episode, we chat with Wes Ryan who will be conducting a series of dance workshops for people with disabilities in Peterborough. We also talk with Eugene Chong, director of CNIB’s Lake Joseph Centre.
First we speak to Pauline Orpwood from the Peterborough Curling Club about Peterborough’s first ever wheelchair curling bonspiel. And then we chat by phone with Bob Leahy about World AIDS Awareness Day.
Our first guests were Phil Mechetuk and Daniel Lombardi from the Peterborough chapter of People First. Second we chatted with Chantal Oakes from Kelowna, B.C. about the current fundraising projects of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC).
Devon speaks with Margaret Condy about her involvement in the Peterborough New Horizons Band as someone with a disability, and the upcoming PNHB Christmas concert. 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 […]
Albert Ruel demonstrates the “Be My Eyes” and “Aira” apps to the Victoria, B.C. chapter of Get Together With Technology a program from the Canadian Council of the Blind. Be My Eyes is a free app where visually impaired users upload images of objects so that volunteers can identify them. Aira works similarly with a […]
Lyle Saunders talks about his new business called Peterborough Disability Tax Services – which assists people with disabilities with tax returns. Then we go all the way to Vancouver to chat with Steve Barclay from Canadian Assistive Technologies – a warehouse of cross-disability products.
To mark Osteoporosis Month, Cathy Pearcy from Osteoporosis Canada tells us about an educational event that will take place on November 14th, 2018 in Peterborough at the Navy Club. 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 […]