Making music's easy for this man. But he's hit walls trying to find an accessible studio in Ontario | CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/kitchener-musician-says-finding-an-accessible-studio-in-ontario-was-beyond-challenging-9.7212784?cmp=rssMichael Monize, a wheelchair-using musician from Kitchener, Ontario, faced challenges finding accessible recording studios. After extensive searching, he found a suitable space at the Kitchener Public Library. Monize and his manager criticize the lack of accessibility in the region and the ineffectiveness of the provincial government’s accessibility complaint line.
The North Face Universal Collection Redesigns Who the Outdoors Is For
www.forbes.com/sites/keelycatwells/2026/05/31/the-north-faces-universal-collection-is-redesigning-who-the-outdoors-is-forThe North Face’s new Universal Collection, developed with adaptive athletes, aims to make outdoor recreation more accessible. The collection includes a zipperless sleeping bag, an accessible tent, a daypack with adaptive carry options, and other products designed to remove barriers for Disabled users. By prioritizing accessibility from the start, the collection seeks to normalize the experiences of Disabled people and create a more inclusive outdoor industry.
So Long, CHU, And Thanks For All The Time Signals
hackaday.com/2026/05/27/so-long-chu-and-thanks-for-all-the-time-signalsThe National Research Council of Canada’s CHU time signal, broadcasting on 3330, 7850, and 14 670 kHz, will cease operations on June 22nd, 2026. The station, established in 1923, has used Morse code, a speaking clock, and digital time codes to transmit time signals.
Finch - Chrome Web Store
chromewebstore.google.com/detail/finch/oibdifnhdjolmckhjlcifnelbonfccfaFinch is a browser extension that provides audio cues for various browser events, such as tab creation, downloads, and bookmarks. It is designed to assist blind and low-vision users by filling the gap left by screen readers, but it can also be useful for sighted users as ambient feedback. Finch offers customizable sound themes, per-event controls, and smart suppression to prevent overwhelming users with excessive audio cues.