Kelly And Company

The inaugural Bestie Fest, a new three-day comedy festival for friends in Toronto, takes place September with a focus on women, queerness, and friendship. We learn more with one of the Comedians performing, Tracy Hamilton.

Cell phones and other electronic devices will soon be restricted in BC schools. Grant Hardy has more on trending headlines. The movie Sideways is turning 20 and is celebrating in a special way. Plus, a famous fast food chain has decided to get into the streaming business. We get more with Corinne Van Dusen. In Ukraine, successes at the Paralympics could have a significant impact on societal attitudes toward disability. This is especially relevant as many Ukrainian veterans cope with conflict related injuries. Laura Bain has more on The Buzz. How do implicit biases impact people with disabilities when we interact with police officers or in other areas of our lives? Dr. Philip Semple, Professor of the Police Foundations Program at Centennial College, shares his research with us on implicit biases. We talk with Francois Bernier, an entrepreneur with a disability about his company Horizon B2B and get his advice on following your entrepreneurial dreams. We wrap up our Employment Advice segment with AMI HR Business

We wrap up our Employment Advice segment with AMI HR Business Parter Elysia Yardley and get her final tips for success in the workplace.

We talk with Francois Bernier, an entrepreneur with a disability about his company Horizon B2B and get his advice on following your entrepreneurial dreams.

How do implicit biases impact people with disabilities when we interact with police officers or in other areas of our lives? Dr. Philip Semple, Professor of the Police Foundations Program at Centennial College, shares his research with us on implicit biases.

The movie Sideways is turning 20 and is celebrating in a special way. Plus, a famous fast food chain has decided to get into the streaming business. We get more with Corinne Van Dusen.

On Ask a Veterinarian, Dr. Danielle Jongkind tells us about diabetes in pets. What causes it and what we need to know as pet owners to detect and manage this illness. With fall just around the corner, how can we advocate for accommodations in our new jobs or classes? Accessibility Consultant Anu Pala shares some helpful back to school, or back to work, tips! In advance of the BC provincial election, Community Reporter Carol Yaple tells us about new accessible advanced options for casting your ballot. Barbara Stokes is a doctoral psychology student studying job satisfaction in individuals with chronic health conditions. We speak with her about her work and an anonymous survey you can participate in. On our Book Club, Beth Deer joins us to review Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson, a story of how Michael and his guide dog Roselle navigated exiting the Twin Tower attacks of 9/11.

On our Book Club, Beth Deer joins us to review Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson, a story of how Michael and his guide dog Roselle navigated exiting the Twin Tower attacks of 9/11. Thunder Dog on AudibleThunder Dog on CELAThe Disabled God on CELA

Barbara Stokes is a doctoral psychology student studying job satisfaction in individuals with chronic health conditions. We speak with her about her work and an anonymous survey you can participate in. Link to surveyContact Barbara Stokes: bystok21@smumn.edu 

In advance of the BC provincial election, Community Reporter Carol Yaple tells us about new accessible advanced options for casting your ballot. Topic 1 Bard on the BeachDate and Time: August 31 and September 7 at 2PM Location: Vanier Park  Topic 2 Elections BC Advance and Accessible Voting OpportunitiesDate and Time: August 22 to October 18Location: elections.bc.ca or phone: 800 661 8683 Topic 3 CNIB’s Accessible Pedestrian Signals Letter Writing CampaignDate and Time: Ongoing through 2024Location: Online, national 

With fall just around the corner, how can we advocate for accommodations in our new jobs or classes? Accessibility Consultant Anu Pala shares some helpful back to school, or back to work, tips! Anu Vision Coaching & Consulting

On Ask a Veterinarian, Dr. Danielle Jongkind tells us about diabetes in pets. What causes it and what we need to know as pet owners to detect and manage this illness.

On Teck Talk, Michael Babcock chats with Mike Doise of iAccessibility. We learn about the resources they have created to improve access to technology, for everyone. Last week, a StatsCan report revealed people with disabilities are twice as likely to live in food insecure households. We explore the contributing factors with Producer Grant Hardy. On our AMI Highlights segment we speak with Gabi De Leon, content creator, influencer, and one of the participants featured on season one of AMI-tv’s new series, Got Game. London Community Reporter Annette Denis tells us about Apple Land Station, where you can get in the fall spirit and take a train ride through an apple orchard. We revisit a conversation with Registered Nurse Leslie DePoe about the seven pillars of self-care and how to track progress in our daily routine. While body cameras increase accountability in interactions with police, some are concerned about a breach of privacy when police respond to calls in the home. We learn more with Danielle McLaughlin

While body cameras increase accountability in interactions with police, some are concerned about a breach of privacy when police respond to calls in the home. We learn more with Danielle McLaughlin on Know Your Rights.

We revisit a conversation with Registered Nurse Leslie DePoe about the seven pillars of self-care and how to track progress in our daily routine.

London Community Reporter Annette Denis tells us about Apple Land Station, where you can get in the fall spirit and take a train ride through an apple orchard. Topic 1 Apple Land Station FarmDate and Time: Fall activities Labour day until Oct 31. Location: 329 Richmond Street, Thorndale, Ontario Topic 2 Elevate Music FestivalDate and Time: Saturday, September 7 from 4 – 11 PM Location: Covent Garden Market

On our AMI Highlights segment we speak with Gabi De Leon, content creator, influencer, and one of the participants featured on season one of AMI-tv’s new series, Got Game. Got Game

Last week, a StatsCan report revealed people with disabilities are twice as likely to live in food insecure households. We explore the contributing factors with Producer Grant Hardy. Government of Canada Health Report

On Teck Talk, Michael Babcock chats with Mike Doise of iAccessibility. We learn about the resources they have created to improve access to technology, for everyone. iAccessibility

Susan Kerney discusses the Super Full Blue Moon seen around the world this past Monday and tells us about its significance in ancestral moon gardening. Vulnerabilities in Microsoft apps such as Office 365 could put MacOS users at risk of security threats. John Biehler has the information you need to know on the App Update. August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. We speak with Dr. Larissa Moniz about the need for continued awareness of children’s eye health. Yesterday, the CBC announced their complete schedule and broadcast coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Brock Richardson has the details on our Sports Update. On The Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey tells us how users are reacting to Amazon’s quiet integration of the Good Reads social media platform into its own reviews system. Let’s revisit and weigh in on conversations from the past week, on Cut For Time.