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| Follow the Turtle: Creating Disabled Indigenous Futures | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:28:57 | |
Understanding, and eventually undoing the erasure of the experience of Indigenous Peoples with disabilities is an attempt to unlearn our very way of thinking. Dr. Lynn Gehl talks through the political model of disability with Joeita Gupta, an approach which aims to eliminate ableist, racist, and sexist language written into Canada’s political policies and laws. Kathryn Reinders shares insights from her co-authored book chapter titled Complex Erasures, Reproductive Disability Under Settler Colonialism. Rheanna Robinson is amongst a growing number of scholars who are investigating the inter-related nature of ableism, colonialism, and racism within Canada. Through her personal journey, Rheanna shares how colonial practices have impacted her after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Good Side: When the Internet is Used to Connect | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:29:00 | |
It’s hard to ignore the darker sides of social media, but sometimes something comes across our algorithms that reminds us of the positives of connecting through online platforms. When AMI's Crip Trip team was in Whitehorse, Yukon, an impatient truck driver drove over their ramp. They had nobody to call, no one to help, and no idea how they were going to continue on their journey. That was until a helpful passerby posted on her social media that the team needed immediate help. Beth Deer is joined by Fred and Danny from Crip Trip to tell us how it all happened. Darryl Tait, the mechanic who honourably helped the team repair their ramp and get on their way to Skagway, Alaska, brings the whole experience full circle. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Whose Holiday Is It: Tracing Roots of Thanksgiving Traditions | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
Thanksgiving in Canada has a checkered history, so Joeita Gupta set out on a mission to learn more about it. She spoke with Peter Stevens, a Professor of Liberal Studies at Humber Polytechnic. Peter talks about the religious histories of the widely celebrated holiday, and describes how settlers wrote Indigenous peoples out of the story of Thanksgiving in the early 1800s. Brian Rice offers insight into the Indigenous history of the holiday. Brian is an Indigenous Land Based Educator at the University of Manitoba and is of Mohawk descent. He shares how the origins of Thanksgiving can be traced back to harvest ceremonies that were shared with settlers when they first came to Canada. Christine Sismondo is a historian and writer based in Toronto, Ontario. She explains that Canada’s eagerness to set itself apart from the United States was through nation-building holidays like Thanksgiving, especially after the civil war. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Kid’s TV in Canada: What Were we Watching? | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:27:59 | |
Canadian Cultural Historian Ed Conroy takes Kelly MacDonald back in time to the late 20th century to ponder about what kids at the time were watching on TV. They go over communication style, disability representation, quality of writing, and how the creators aimed to connect to the audience. Alyson Court, a very busy teenage actor at the time, runs down the highlights of her career, and lets us in on her days starring on The Big Comfy Couch as Loonette the Clown. Jordan Christopher Morris, co-writer and producer of the documentary Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, reminds us how this iconic Canadian children's TV show gathered kids from multiple generations to teach imagination and self-expression. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Getting to Know Blind Runners | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:27:00 | |
Running can be a fun way to participate in the community, improve your health and fitness, or push yourself beyond your perceived limitations. Grant Hardy speaks to two partially sighted runners, Richard Harlow and Julie Colangelo, and learns how their running journeys evolved. Richard's sighted guide Richie Jackson also gives his perspective on prepping for a marathon and completing it accessibly. This is a deep dive on running: a fast-paced sport and a look at how it can be made accessible. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Joy is a Tandem Bicycle | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:25:02 | |
Jennie Bovard has been a lifelong cyclist and now spends part of her time putting butts on tandem bikes as a program coordinator with Blind Sports Nova Scotia. She gets a lot of joy from tandem cycling, and finds out who else feels the same. Ange Purcell is brand new to tandem biking. She shares what drew her to the sport, why group rides have quickly become a summer highlight, and how tandem cycling compares with riding a standard bike for someone with low vision. Jamie Penton has volunteered as a tandem pilot since Parasport PEI launched its paracycling program in 2009. He shares what keeps him coming back to the front seat. And Ron Walsh, a blind outdoorsman and adventurer, returned to cycling after more than 25 years away, taking on an ambitious tandem ride to raise money for his local food bank. From first rides to decades of volunteering to an epic comeback, Jennie is curious why people ride and why they keep coming back. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Have a Happy Period: The Menstrual Leave Debate | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:29:00 | |
Workplaces across North America have been implementing period positive policies in their offices and cultures for several years now. One policy that sparks a strong debate is menstrual leave, and Joeita Gupta learned how organizations handle issues of period equity in their workplaces. We hear from Sophie Zivku, Impact Manager at DIVA, about how their menstrual leave policy was implemented to destigmatize periods and create a holistic workplace for their employees. Meaghan Furlano is a qualitative sociologist, and through her research tells us about how menstrual leave policy announcements are snapshots of society’s stigma surrounding menstruation and menopause. AMI offers its employees unlimited sick time, and HR Business Partner Elysia Yardley shares how this policy eliminates employees having to disclose personal information. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Behind the Gavel: The World of Auctioneering | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:25:01 | |
Outside of broadcasting aspirations, Kelly MacDonald considered auctioneering as a career. The fast talking entertainment intrigued him then, but today he set out to explore the world of auctions a bit further. Lenn Metcalfe, Founder and Former President of Metcalfe Auctions, reminisces with Kelly about his over seven decades working in auctions. Dennis Kidd of Kidd Family Auctions takes us through the handling of a live auction and breaks down how an auctioneer develops his chant. The new-world way of running auctions is online. Leana Vannatter, Founder of Dream Auctions, shares how online auctions work, and explains why the process is more accessible for people with disabilities. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Are We Reading Less? | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:27:00 | |
Joeita Gupta had always considered herself an avid reader, but lately, Netflix and doom scrolling had taken up a lot of her time. So, she turned to her friends for inspiration to get out of this reading slump. Paul Daniel, former AMI Producer and avid reader, shares where he gets his book recommendations and how he tracks what he's reading throughout the year. Jacob Shymanski, host of AMI’s Audiobook Café, weighs in on the debate about whether audiobooks “count” as reading. And he shares how he turned casual reading into an everyday habit. Plus, Peter Tsatsanis, who runs Peter's book club by the Canadian Council for the Blind, tells Joeita how book club conversations have deepened his understanding and appreciation for books, and explains that his schoolteachers were instrumental in turning him into a real reader. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| After Goodbye: The Healing Leash | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:24:30 | |
Kelly MacDonald learns about “The Healing Leash: Honouring Guide Dog Loss,” a CNIB program offering space for people like Guy Carriere, a former guide dog handler, to talk openly about that experience with others who understand it first-hand. Denise Chamberlin, the group’s Facilitator, navigates participants through the four-week Healing Leash series, intended to meet participants exactly where they are in the journey. And Vera Orsini speaks to the planning prosses that brought this first time CNIB group forward. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Reflecting on Transition: Starting Retirement | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
Joeita Gupta has already explored what it’s like to go through two of life’s biggest stages: heading off to university and changing your career. Now, she wants to find out what the next stage of life might be like and how she can best prepare for it. Last year, Joeita’s mother retired after a 40-year career, and it left her with lots of questions. When do you know when you’re ready for retirement? How do you financially prepare? Does having a disability change the retirement experience in any fundamental way? Joeita is joined by three retirees: long-time AMI employee Bill Shackleton, David Dennis from the CNIB store in Toronto, and 20-year BMO employee Terry Bray. She learns more about what retirement was like for them and the lessons she can take from their experiences. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Beyond the Diagnosis: Living with ALS | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:27:57 | |
What are the realities of living with ALS? When James Smith was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, he was relieved to finally have an answer for his pain and symptoms. However, the progression of the disease was just beginning. James (@adaptwithjames) shares his life with his over 40,000 Instagram followers, and joined Beth Deer to talk about how he and his family are handling his diagnosis and progression of the condition. What is it like to care for someone with ALS? Ana Clara Butcher’s husband Johnny was diagnosed with ALS shortly after they got married, and that diagnosis completely changed their lives. Ana (@anaclarabutcher) shares how she has coped with the progression of her husband’s disease and how she balances the responsibilities of being a caregiver, a wife, and managing their household. Angela Genge, Director of Clinical Research and the Centre for Innovative Medicine at McGill University and Executive Director of the ALS Center of Excellence, answers Beth’s questions about the condition and makes the distinction between treating a disease and curing one. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| CanAssist: Engineering and Adapting for Empowerment | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:23:58 | |
New approaches to assistive technology are replacing the medical model for disability with an inclusive one that acknowledges one size doesn’t fit all. An organization leading the way is CanAssist, engineering cutting-edge assistive technology and tackling accessibility across the board. Grant Hardy speaks with Griffin Long, a former engineering student at the University of Victoria, who completed his co-op placement with CanAssist, and explains how he created the foot pedal guitar strummer. Paul Green, Head of Technology and Systems at CanAssist, explains CanAssist's mission, giving examples of other adaptations they've developed for the community, and who's been involved. And, AMI's Communications Specialist Greg David shares visual descriptions of CanAssist projects, as well as his thoughts on how we're doing with the acceptance and evolution of assistive tech for people with disabilities. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Heating Up: Debating Toronto's Maximum Temperature Bylaw | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
Rising Temperatures in the summers are becoming a challenge for everybody, and are uniquely complicated for people living in high rise apartments and condos within the busy City of Toronto. Joeita Gupta learns more. Jordan Gray is the Executive Director for the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights and is among a growing number of advocates asking Toronto to create a Maximum Temperature Bylaw that ensures dwellings do not exceed temperatures higher than 26 degrees Celsius. Chris Stigas is a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Professional and, after experiencing uncomfortable temperatures in his own apartment, adds an interesting perspective to this argument. Rather than creating a Maximum Temperature Bylaw, he proposes the city mandate that air conditioning in units be turned off later in the year, and turned back on earlier in the spring. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Big Picture Panel: Ingredients for Independence | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:27:00 | |
What does it mean to be independent? The goal of independence, and the way to get there, varies. Reflections Reporters Grant Hardy and Kelly MacDonald discuss the scope of this theme as they revisit four past Reflections episodes: The Access Go Mobile App, released July 16, 2026, exploring how access to coding has levelled the playing field for the blind and low vision community. The Everyone Everywhere Boat, released June 16, 2026, identifying the role community plays in individuals finding independence. Accessible Housing, released on July 30, 2026, discussing the importance of autonomy and sense of self. Braille Mountain Initiative, released on July 14, 2026, taking the conversation from surviving to thriving. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Talking Accessible Theatre: Learning Our Role | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:26:00 | |
Anything is possible when creative minds take self-expression and a bit of theatre magic to put on a show. It's representation at its finest, and Kelly MacDonald finds out how its done. Kevin Jesuino, Artistic Director of Theatre Terrific, highlights the work the Canadian organization has been doing for inclusive theatre. Lisa B Lewis is the Founder and Executive Director of Omnium Circus, an inclusive, accessible circus that aims to entertain and represent. She and Artistic Director Noe Espana, give us the highlights of what the audience can expect from Omnium. Sara Porter is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist, who brings us notes on how she goes about telling her story in her solo show, Hello Sunshine. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Traveling Blind: Planning and Carrying Out an Accessible Vacation | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:23:59 | |
Grant Hardy hears from three travelers from the blind and low vision community about the joys and challenges of international travel. No matter the plan or destination, these narratives offer valuable insight into accessible travel from a blindness perspective. Richard Marion authored a series for The Blind Canadian about how he planned a trip to Edinborough, Paris, and London with his partner. He chats about how he used AI products like ChatGPT to plan an accessible itinerary, and what the infrastructure is like in Europe from an accessibility perspective. Clement Chou has traveled to Japan multiple times, including solo trips and a group trip with other blind and partially sighted travelers. He shares the highlights from his experiences in Asia. Laura Bain brings up what it's like to familiarize herself with new places when she arrives, like touching down in New York, or taking the Seable Holiday tour in London. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Weather Today: Examining Canada’s Forecast | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
David Phillips, Climatologist Emeritus with Environment Canada, who has given Canadians the weather word for over fifty years, seemed to be retired for only a day at most! He shares stories and memories of his experiences with Kelly MacDonald. Chris Murphy, On-air Meteorologist with The Weather Network, shares secrets on how weather personalities navigate giving us the forecast while using the right type of communication skills. Plus, we learn about the important work being done at the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia with Meteorologist and Manager Chris Fogarty. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Reflecting on Transition: Starting University | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:27:59 | |
Joeita Gupta speaks to university students, professors, and advocates about their experiences transitioning to post-secondary education. Ava Henderson, a blind student studying in British Columbia, shares what her post-secondary experience has been like so far and has ideas on what universities can do to give students with or without disabilities the optimal post-secondary support. What services are available for students with disabilities entering post-secondary education? Frank Smith is the National Coordinator of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). He tells us how the challenges and realities for students with disabilities have changed over the last 40 years of the organization's existence. Dr. Ben Whitburn, Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, attended university in the nineties. His perspective is that educators ought to change and adapt their mindsets in order to contribute to a positive and inclusive school environment. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Alley Art: The Hidden Gems in our Neighbourhoods | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
Kelly MacDonald grew up believing graffiti on the walls was the sign of a broken neighborhood. Today, our attitudes about painting on bricks have changed. Denise Love, a tour guide for Museum London, takes us on our own tour to check out the local alley art in London, Ontario. Alejandro Zuluaga and Melanie Schambach are two artists who spearheaded a multi-media creation in a well-known underpass. They talk about artistic collaboration. And sharing the realities of independently working on a full-sized, outdoor mural is artist Meaghan Claire Kehoe. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Anxiety: The History and the Human Experience | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:27:00 | |
Anxiety feels like one of the defining experiences of modern life. Whether it's money, relationships, work, health or simply walking into a crowded supermarket, millions of people know exactly what it feels like to be anxious. Has anxiety always existed? Or is it something that's become more common in recent years? Beth Deer explores the history, psychology, and science behind anxiety, and whether modern life has fundamentally changed the way our brains respond to fear. She's joined by historian Elizabeth Roberts-Pedersen and Professor Christine Purdon to learn about how anxiety has evolved from being a natural stress response into a diagnosable mental health disorder. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Reflecting on Transition: Changing Careers | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
Joeita Gupta speaks to professionals with disabilities about their experiences transitioning into new and uncharted territory as they changed careers. Michelle McQuigge was an esteemed journalist with The Canadian Press for over a decade when she decided to tackle a new career: becoming the CEO of Balance for Blind Adults. Through Michelle’s journey, we learn what it takes to switch careers, what can influence your decision to switch jobs, and how to handle disclosure of a disability with a new employer. Not sure about your next career? Maybe entrepreneurship is the way to go. Kevin Shaw shares what he's learned so far. Linda Brown is the Senior Learning Coordinator at the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work. She is responsible for creating and coordinating training for job seekers who reach out to the CCRW. She goes over the skills and training most important for people switching careers, and how to build your transferable skills in your current job. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Rethinking Navigation for the Blind: Robotic Guide Dogs | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:27:30 | |
If you're blind or partially sighted, the white cane or guide dog remain the undisputed pillars to independent travel. That being said, cutting edge research at major universities aims to shake up the orientation and mobility landscape with new, high-tech travel tools. The research is still ongoing, but the discussion is fascinating, so Grant Hardy went exploring. Shiqi Zhang, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Binghamton University, shares his research into robotic guide dogs and how their language and sensory abilities have huge potential to improve independent travel for the blind and low vision community. Reuth Mirsky, an Assistant Professor in the Computer Sciences Department at Tufts University, discusses some of the foundational research she's conducting on robotics, particularly surrounding intelligent disobedience. And Double Tap co-host Shaun Preece gives his perspective on high tech travel solutions and how far we still have to go before even considering giving up our trusted canes and guide dogs. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Crafting with Community: Where Access Meets Art | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:27:00 | |
Whether it's a hobby, professional work, or the pleasure of creating with your hands, arts and crafts groups bring people together to share and admire your own work and the work of others. Vanessa Leu and Kali Talmon-Longden wanted to create a kind, inclusive, accessible community of crafters in Toronto, and thus GTA Craft Club was born! Meeting once a month in East Toronto, the GTA Craft Club aims to provide a community outing and a low-cost way to exercise your creativity. Joeita Gupta and Matt Agnew eagerly attended one of their monthly craft club meetings, where they spoke to Vanessa, Kali, and regular attendees to find out why this beloved meetup is valuable for regulars and newcomers in Toronto. Check out GTA Craft Club on Instagram: @gtacraftclub About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Food Truck Life: Delivering Comfort to Gourmet | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
Kelly MacDonald has always wondered what goes on behind the food truck window after receiving his order, and he went on a mission to find out if the secrets are all in the sauce and the recipes. Liam Brannigan, owner of Brannigan's Fish & Chips, shares how to make his mother's fish and chips the right way—and why it's such a hit with his customers. Jorge Verdugo of JORGE’S No. 1 TACOS and Hassan Moustafa of Taste of Lebanon talk about their journeys as newcomers to Canada, their food truck adventures, and how much locals appreciate the authentic flavors of their home countries. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live on the road and take on the festival circuit, Sandra and Sandor of Fo'Cheezy Food Trucks have the full scoop. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Accessible Housing: A Different Definition From Person to Person | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:27:54 | |
We all believe we know what is important to each of us, especially when it comes to our housing needs. Is it affordable housing? Is it support systems that promote independence? Kelly MacDonald explores what defines accessible housing around Canada and examines the challenges making it difficult to move forward with making homes more accessible. Lori Holloway, CEO of Ontario Community Support Association, shares the housing realities of Ontario. Mary-Kathleen Dunn, National Manager of Public Affairs at March of Dimes Canada, breaks down the important projects they are able to provide around accessible housing. And Dani Carr, Executive Director at Elmwood Residences, describes a fantastic building addressing the disability community's concerns across the province's housing situations. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Looking into Canada‘s National Eyecare Strategy | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:28:30 | |
How do we educate people about eye health? How do we prevent vision loss, and how can we better support Canadians already living with it? These are all questions that MP Judy Sgro is asking to be solved in Canada’s first-ever National Strategy for Eye care, that was tabled in government on June 3rd, 2026. Jennifer Jones, CEO of Fighting Blindness Canada, is part of a coalition of organizations who are sharing their input on the new strategy. Plus, Greg David, Communications Specialist at AMI, shares his personal interest in the strategy and how it relates to the work being done by AMI. Joeita Gupta chats with Judy, Jennifer, and Greg to learn about this new government initiative and how it will work to support Canadians living with vision loss. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Access Go Mobile App: All Aboard | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:22:02 | |
Daily commutes can be quite stressful, and that stress is heightened for blind and low-vision commuters when transportation is inaccessible and wayfinding is unintuitive. Kelly MacDonald explores what’s out there to help the community with these challenges. Some of us, like Jason Fayre, are working to make public transportation easier to navigate. Jason has zeroed in on the Greater Toronto Area’s GO Transit system and released his app, Access GO Mobile, providing real-time information in a clean, accessible mobile interface. Terry Bray is on board for better trip-planning options. He is blind, a frequent traveler, and a lifetime transit user who has been around long enough to appreciate the kind of convenience the Access GO Mobile app can provide. Debbie Gillespie has advised on several transit boards and consulted on accessible wayfinding systems for years. She is an expert in the topic of transportation and stresses the importance of safety around independent travel for blind and low-vision travelers. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Braille Mountain Initiative: Back Country Experiences Made Accessible | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
Whether you're a seasoned mountain climber or rarely venture out of the city, you're bound to be excited by the uniqueness of Braille Mountain Initiative, an organization that takes blind and partially sighted participants into the backcountry. Grant Hardy has the story. Tyson Rettie founded the organization. He chats about how they got started, as well as the unforgettable summer hiking and winter skiing trips offered through Braille Mountain Initiative. Board Member Mark Bentz has been on every single Braille Mountain adventure, and shares what the organization, and the adventures, mean to him. Kate Johnson is also on the Board of Directors for Braille Mountain Initiative. She specializes in the education and training aspect of their trips, and previews what you can learn on the mountains. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Getting a Guide Dog: The Process Behind the Partnerships | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
When Siobhan Kilburn started to lose her sight, she assumed she would rely on a white cane to help her navigate her surroundings. That was until she attended an event at Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) and realized how worth the 18-month wait for her new furry friend Ian would be. There’s a common misconception that guide dogs just get handed out by national or local organizations, but Beth Deer wants you to know that is the furthest from the truth! Join Beth and her guests, guide dog handler Siobhan, Jane Flower, and Savannah Pritchow from GDB to find out how much work and preparation is involved when you get a guide dog. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Accessibility at the 2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:25:30 | |
The anticipation for the 2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships to begin is at a fever pitch, but what about the long journey to create an inclusive and accessible environment for players and fans visiting Ottawa? Kelly MacDonald finds out how the city has been preparing. Wendy Gittens, CEO of Wheelchair Basketball Canada, guides us through the steps it took to get here, demonstrating what athletes can expect in September, right from their landing in the city. Wheelchair Basketball National Team Athlete Nikola Goncin doesn’t mince words, expressing what he is hoping for regarding accessibility at this important and impactful competition. Catherine Callary, Vice President of Destination Development with Ottawa Tourism, shares the wider scope of how the city anticipates the traction that comes with this event. Mark DeBruyn, Director of Campus and Community Recreation with Carleton University, tells us about the smaller of the two sporting venues being used. Julia Weagle, Senior Manager of Guest Experience with Ottawa Sports and Entertainment, describes the larger of the two playing spaces as she speaks to the player and guest experience at TD Place. And Founder of the Ottawa Basketball Network Leo Doyle sums up the full circle of this legacy project. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Overdue or Overreach: Encryption and Security in Canada | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
The Canadian Governments' Lawful Access Bill, Bill C-22, proposed to create a pathway for law enforcement to investigate individuals using technology for criminal activities. But businesses and civil rights groups alike are pushing back on what could end up being an unchecked overreach of government surveillance powers, while harming the security of our apps and devices. Grant Hardy breaks down the situation. Tamir Israel, Director of the Privacy Surveillance and Technology Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, discusses the most problematic aspects of Bill C-22 and its progression through the Canadian Legislature. Grant also checks in with Double Tap co-hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece for their broader thoughts on privacy, security, and safety in a digital world. We’ll be living with Bill C-22 for the foreseeable future, and our panel of experts will discuss whether that’s a good thing, and what can be done about it if it isn't. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Late Diagnosed Autism in Women: Playing a Game with No Rulebook | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
Getting an autism diagnosis can be incredibly challenging, especially for women later in life. Before she had the labels to understand her experiences, Vanessa Leu struggled with daily shutdowns and meltdowns without knowing why. The 21-year-old disabled artist, advocate, and AMI Apprentice takes us along on her journey of accepting her late autism diagnosis while confronting the internalized ableism that surfaced along the way. Caroline Fyfe is a postdoctoral research associate at the university of Edinburgh, who previously worked at the Karolinska institute in Sweden, and is the author of the study looking at sex differences in autism. She shares the outcomes of the study. Anne Cary is a late-diagnosed autistic women who wrote the editorial that came out with Caroline’s study. She wanted to call attention to the crisis of under diagnosis that is Disabling so many autistic girls and women. She shares her experience with realizing she’s autistic and the internalized ableism that came with the news. Ratsamy Pathammavong is a Disability and Inclusion Manager in the Disability community. She’s a mentor to Vanessa, and was the first to show her that taking the required accommodation is more important than fitting the norm. Ratsamy shares her experience with grieving the life she could have had if she could have understood her diagnosis sooner. Yuki Ng is a Disabled performer and activist. Vanessa and Yuki became friends over Yuki’s openness about their neurodivergence. The two compare their thoughts on medical diagnosis, whether it’s necessary, and what it means to learn to accept autism through self-validation. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| On Blind Gardening: Rooting for a Struggling Black Thumb | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
After moving into her new home, Joeita Gupta was ready to tackle a new project: gardening! But as a self-proclaimed “black thumb,” Joeita turned to the experts to help her figure out how she can make gardening accessible. Co-facilitators of the CNIB’s garden program, John Bell and Scott Racine, were first to pick up the call. John and Scott shared how they identify plants by smell, taste, and touch, along with other pro tips and tricks for new gardeners. Paul Zammit, an instructor at the School of Environmental and Horticultural Studies at Niagara College, brought up the importance of knowing the kind of soil we're working with. And gardening isn’t just about making that backyard look great! Katherine Alaimo, Associate Professor at Michigan State University, lets us in on the physical, mental, and nutritional benefits of turning your backyard, balcony, or windowsill into a living, breathing garden. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Accessible Canada Act: Where Are We At? | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:51:00 | |
The Accessible Canada Act has been described as landmark legislation with a single, ambitious goal: a barrier-free Canada by January 1, 2040. It takes a proactive approach. Instead of waiting for people with disabilities to ask for barriers to be removed, organizations must start finding, removing, and preventing them. To do that, three offices were created, each with a distinct role. Joeita Gupta explores who works in each of these offices, what they do, how they work together, and how we can get involved in this project. Joeita speaks with Dino Zuppa, the CEO of Accessibility Standards Canada, Christopher Sutton, Canada’s Accessibility Commissioner, and Stephanie Cadieux, Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer, to bring us up to speed on the Accessible Canada Act. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Take to the Air: Canada’s Snowbirds | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:27:00 | |
Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Maryse Carmichael said “Flying over the parliament buildings was an experience of a lifetime.” She would know, being the first female pilot to be part of Canada's Snowbirds. Over his lifetime, Kelly MacDonald has taken in several airshows featuring the Snowbirds, and like many, has delighted in their performances. The aerobatics group that gave Canadians something to smile about during the COVID-19 lockdown, and honoured first responders through jet formations, is slated to be grounded for the next several years. Kelly explores the story behind the Snowbirds, and what they're challenged with for the next chapter. Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Dan Dempsey, a former Snowbirds commanding officer and Team Leader of the 431 (Air Demonstration) Squadron, has written the complete history of all of Canada's airshow teams, and provides us with perspective on where the Snowbirds fit in, nationally and internationally. Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Darryl Shyiak, Board Chair of the Snowbirds Alumni Association, shares how we can help out with “NO PAUSE - KEEP THE SNOWBIRDS FLYING,” a campaign to prevent the proposed grounding of the Snowbirds. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Move for Sight 2026: Where Science Meets Sights | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:28:19 | |
On June 6, 2026, Fighting Blindness Canada hosted their annual Move for Sight fundraiser, with in-person events taking place across the country. Joeita Gupta learns more about the event and its impact. Move for Sight Ambassador Ava Henderson is amongst the 1.2 million Canadians who lives with vision loss so significant, it cannot be corrected with glasses. Ava shared her optimism for the future, and why she got involved with Move for Sight. Jennifer Jones is the CEO of Fighting Blindness Canada and spoke to Joeita about how FBC works for sight saving research while valuing the lives of people with disabilities. Larissa Moniz, Director of Mission and Research at FBC, shares updates on gene therapy research, stem cell replacement therapy, and clinical trials. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Navigating the Canadian Military with a Service Animal: Please Guide Me | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
Dawn LeFevre and Andrew Gough know a bit about discrimination, especially directed at their service animals. Despite them both being in law enforcement throughout their lives, a place where you and I might believe has a world of understanding, that isn't always the case. Kelly MacDonald explores this topic. Katy Viccary explains her life journey dealing with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and shares information about programs available to first responders struggling with similar realities. Andrew was dealing with his trauma on the inside for many years, in many unhealthy ways, before receiving the support he needed. We spend time hearing from Andrew's powerful support system who helped him navigate the worst of it. Andrew's wife Elizabeth Gough vividly describes what she has witnessed Andrew go through every step of the way. Andrew's mentor Scott MacCallum has been a voice of encouragement and guidance, working to make positive changes for people with invisible disabilities and service animal users in Canada. And Susan Toth, Andrew's attorney, has dug in for the long battle to end discrimination for people with invisible disabilities. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Everyone Everywhere Boat: Adaptive Sports on the Water | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
A new accessible fishing boat project is making a splash in the disability community! Grant Hardy has the story. Launched in 2025 as part of the Rick Hansen Foundation's Accessible Outdoors Program, the Everyone Everywhere boat aims to make fishing and fisheries research accessible while serving as a powerful model to follow. Matthew Shaw, Head of Accessibility Practice and Innovation at the Rick Hansen Foundation, shares how this exciting new invention aims to make fishing on the water smooth-sailing for people with physical disabilities. Chloe Angus has had a passion for fishing her entire life. She shares how the Everyone Everywhere boat brought her back into the water after going through a painful time without fishing. Lawrence Gunther, Founder of Blue Fish Canada, knows about the importance of inclusive outdoor activities, and offers us his perspectives on getting out in nature. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Most Isolating Disability: Understanding Deafblindness | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:26:00 | |
June is National Deafblindness Awareness month, and Joeita Gupta is sharing some conversations she recently had with people from the community to understand what is known as the most isolating disability. Jamie is one of the almost 600,000 Canadians who identify as deafblind, she is a mother to two boys, and is joined by her faithful companion Holly, her black lab golden retriever guide dog. Penny Leclair is a fierce advocate for people with disabilities. Penny and Jamie share their stories of lived experience with us. Plus, to understand what's going on in the advocacy realm, Karen Madho from Deafblind Ontario Services and Jennifer Robbins from the Canadian Helen Keller Centre explain the services their organizations offer to the deafblind community in Canada. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| How Losing a Parent Young Reshapes Your Relationship with Life and Death | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
How does losing your parent at a young, formative age affect the rest of your life? Beth Deer lost her father during the COVID-19 pandemic, and invited family friend Kayla to share her story about losing her father too. As these women move through their lives, start their families, and grapple with such huge loss at a young age, they’ve courageously shared how the loss of their fathers has impacted every major life milestone since. Thanatologist Cole Imperi explains how loss differs from grief, and how grief is the crucial tool to handle loss. Plus, as someone who works so closely with death and grief, Cole shares a powerful message of what death has taught her. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| ATS Innovation Hub: Building a Space for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:28:30 | |
It's rare as a wheelchair user in Toronto that Vanessa Leu gets to be in a space where accessibility is truly put at the forefront. The Access to Success (ATS) Innovation Hub in Downtown Toronto is designed for people with disabilities to find community and thrive in a welcoming, inclusive workspace. Vanessa and her guests take us through the project. Varun Chandak is the Founder of the Access to Success Initiative and the ATS Innovation Hub. He shares his hopes and dreams for the space, its potential for the disability community, and guides us on a tour of the hub. Juan Olarte, a member of the ATS Innovation Hub and a Canadian entrepreneur, tells us how a space like this could serve the community in incredibly productive ways, and highlights how this space directly helps him with his work. Frances Edmonds, Head of Sustainable Impact for HP Canada, highlights the valuable partnership that's been established between HP and the ATS Innovation Hub, regarding equipment sponsorship and much more. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Waiting Game: Why We Can't Stand Waiting Around | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:25:00 | |
Do you have a handle on how to wait for things without getting irritated? Nisreen Abdel-Majid spun her vent sessions on "hate having to wait" into an episode unravelling the psychology behind anticipation. Dillon Lewchuk, Founder of Honouring Home: Clinical Counselling, unpacks what goes on in our brains when we wait, and suggests coping strategies for the anxieties, impatience, and potentially negative narrative-building that come along with the in-between times. From sitting through TV commercials to waiting in line for the washroom, Reflections team members Kelly MacDonald, Beth Deer, and Grace Scoffield give us food for thought on the seemingly minor waiting scenarios that manage to make major impacts on us. And we hear about Nisreen's lifetime realities of chronically waiting for specialist appointments to be scheduled, waiting for hours in waiting rooms, endless delays on public transit, and other waiting situations exacerbated faced by people living with disabilities. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Safe on the Water: Exploring Inclusive, Accessible Water Activities | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:25:00 | |
A significant portion of water safety messaging focuses on motorized boats, but how about the swimmers, paddlers, and beachgoers? As we kick off the summer fun, Kelly MacDonald and his guests remind us how to stay safe in and around the water. Toronto Search and Rescue-Marine Deputy Unit Leader Ryan Lippert answers all our safety questions, from how to choose Personal Floatation Devices to how to test the waters around us before jumping in. Abilities In Motion is an adaptive paddling organization that hosts programs at the Fanshawe Conservation Area in London, Ontario. Kayak Instructor Ian McIntyre shares how the program adapts water activities for people with disabilities. David Brown, who serves on the Board of Directors for the Blind Sailing Association of Canada, shares the group's involvement with recreational and competitive sailing. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Change-makers at Work | 28 May 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
It's never been more critical to integrate accessible design into our apps and websites. Join us as we examine the hopes and challenges of an AI-fueled digital landscape. With the proliferation of AI into everything from website design to coding, Grant Hardy evaluates the state of digital accessibility in 2026 and beyond. Joe Devon, Co-Founder of GAAD and the GAAD Foundation, and Jennison Asuncion, Co-Founder of GAAD and Chair of the GAAD Foundation, discuss how their GAAD Foundation promotes accessibility and inclusion, on Global Accessibility Awareness Day and all year round. They also discuss the pros and cons of AI vibe coding, allowing anyone to create apps and websites of varying quality. Steven Scott, Host of Double Tap on AMI-audio, shares the positive aspects of vibe coding, including his successes and hopes for the future of the technology. Accessibility Engineer and Software Developer Taylor Arndt takes us through her perspectives, opinions, and realities of working with changing technology day in and day out. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Untangling the Weave: Why Sewing Has Made a Remarkable Comeback | 27 May 2026 | 00:27:59 | |
When Joeita Gupta found out that Reflections Producer Grace Scoffield inherited a sewing machine and was taking up the hobby, she started to wonder if sewing was a lost art, or a growing hobby among people of all ages. With the growth of fast fashion over consumption and trendy looks, it seemed as though sewing was losing popularity. So, what’s driving this comeback? Leila Kelleher is an Assistant Professor of Fashion Design at Toronto Metropolitan University and explains how sewing can provide inclusive clothes for people with disabilities or people who are plus-sized, something that mainstream fashion designers don’t always provide. Kristine Fraling, Founder of the New York Sewing Centre, shares how she can get aspiring sewists making their own clothes in as little as 8 hours; her students are looking at sewing as a means of survival and sustainability. Linda Dineen, Ontario-based fiber artist, lends her perspective on how upcycling materials into art has become popular because of growing sustainability movements. Reflections Producer Grace Scoffield shares how inheriting a 50-year-old sewing machine from her great grandmother completed her craft room and handed her an opportunity to learn a brand-new skill. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Fireworks: Interpreting the Visuals | 26 May 2026 | 00:26:30 | |
Collin van Uchelen, a Community Psychologist, Conceptual Artist, and Pyro Technician, speaks to Kelly MacDonald about his love for fireworks and his efforts to make fireworks accessible to more people through creative exhibitions. Amy Amantea of Vocal Eye and Audio Describer JJ Hunt explore what is possible when it comes to describing fireworks for the blind and low vision community. Plus, are fireworks as we know them disappearing? We touch on the possibilities that are coming in the near future, as fireworks are being replaced by quieter, environmentally friendly options. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Rosetta Stone of Accessibility: Featuring the GovAI Grand Challenge | 21 May 2026 | 00:26:00 | |
There are so many creative uses for AI that go far beyond chatbots. The Government of Canada's G7 GovAI Grand Challenge invited students and professionals across G7 countries and the EU to develop practical AI solutions for public service challenges. Grant Hardy spoke with two winning teams for a sneak peek at their cutting-edge AI technologies. Innervation AI’s “Debiaser” tool scans AI-generated content for ableist language, suggesting safer alternatives before it’s published. Innervation AI Co-founder Jameson Jones-Doyle and Head of Sales Max Brault share how they hope their new tool will make language more inclusive across critical public services. Akemi Izuko, Steven Tang, and Oliver Chen are three Computer Science students at the University of Alberta. They introduce us to ReadyFormAI, their winning entry in the G7 GovAI Grand Challenge. It transforms secure government PDFs into interactive voice conversations, allowing you to fill out and review the form without having to visually navigate the documents. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Disability Representation in Children’s Literature: An Exploration | 20 May 2026 | 00:27:30 | |
After Joeita Gupta’s nephew was born, she started to think about what kinds of books to add to his first personal library. She's interested in books that show disability in a positive light and express disability as part of the full human experience. Joeita speaks to Dorothy Ellen Palmer about her book called The Scooter Twins, and they get into a discussion around disability representation in children’s literature. Joeita’s also joined by Kelly Fritsch and Anne McGuire, who speak about their disability representation research and their book We Move Together. And to round out the conversation, Karen Li shares how Groundwood Books aims to publish children’s stories that accurately represent peoples lived experience with disabilities. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| AI Up Close and Personal: At Home | 14 May 2026 | 00:25:30 | |
Are our fears around AI justified? Kelly MacDonald continues to figure out the answers to this question with a focus on AI's place in our personal lives. Registered Psychologist Dr. Christine Korol is back with insight into how AI is being used in Talk Therapy and other clinical settings as a mental health tool. Technology Analyst and Journalist Carmi Levy, who strongly supported Canada creating Canadian AI chat platforms during his last appearance talking AI, sheds light on how we can think critically about AI's benefits and shortfalls before jumping to black-or-white conclusions. Andrea Howard, Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, helps us gage our interactions with AI, including on social media platforms, to truly understand what it can offer us and how it can hurt us in today's social worlds. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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