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| Navigation with Click&Push Accessibility and Voting Accessibility with Elections Canada - Thursday April 17th, 2025 | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:31:34 | |
On today’s episode of The Pulse, host Grant Hardy dives into a couple of discussions.
First, he chats with Arne Andres, the director of community engagement at Click&Push Accessibility. The organization has been making strides in accessible navigation for people who use mobility devices.
Later in the show, Grant chats with Dugald Maudsley from Elections Canada about the upcoming federal election on April 28, 2025. Dugald describes some of the resources and tools available for Canadians to cast their vote ahead of the polls as well as on election day.
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| The Latest Federal Debate on Accessibility Issues Ahead of the Election - Tuesday April 15th, 2025 | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:27:56 | |
On April 8, all parties were called for a debate on accessibility issues in Canada ahead of the next federal election. Host Grant Hardy reviews some of the big takeaways with David Lepofsky, the chair of the AODA Alliance. Plus, we're featuring an older conversation with David Lepofsky about the importance of all candidate debates, and how minority governments can still impose change. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Impact of Home Care and Community Support - Thursday March 13th, 2025 | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:27:59 | |
Deborah Simon is the Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Community Support Association. She joined Grant Hardy on The Pulse to talk about the importance of people living independently as long as they can, home care’s effect on the workload in hospitals, and the importance of community in people’s lives. Learn more about the Ontario Community Support Association here: Ontario Community Support Association Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| CRA explains the Disability Tax Credit | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:25:26 | |
The Canada Revenue Agency's Gurpreet Plaha discusses the Disability Tax Credit available to Canadians with Disabilities. This is the March 16, 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Parenting & Disability | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:25:54 | |
Jessica Minor, Director of Programs & Assessment at accessABILITY Indiana talks about parenting and disability. Jessica runs an online support group for the parents of kids with disabilities and talks about the importance of community when raising a child with a disability. This is the March 9, 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Being Black & Disabled: An Advocate's Perspective | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:25:16 | |
Liza Arnason is the founder and chair of Ase Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities. She talks to Joeita about the advocacy aspect of being Black and Disabled in Canada. This is the March 2, 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Being Black & Disabled: A Researcher's Perspective | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:25:34 | |
De-Lawrence Lamptey is the inaugural EMBARK scientist at Holland-Bloorview Kid's Rehab. He talks about his experiences as a Black researcher with a disability. This is the February 23, 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Being Black & Disabled: A Parent's Perspective | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:25:32 | |
Tina Opaleke is a mother, advocate, artist, and co-founder of Prosthetics for Foreign Donations. She reflects on her journey as the Black parent of an amputee. This is the February 16, 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Making Love Accessible | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:25:29 | |
Joeita speaks to Alexa and Jacqueline Child, co-founders of Dateability, a dating app designed exclusively for People with Disabilities. This is the February 9, 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Paralympians, Disability & Resilience | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:24:09 | |
Joeita talks to Paralympic swimmer Danielle Campo-McLeod about her new memoir, Resurrections: My Will to Survive is Olympian. This is the February 2 , 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Disability, Youth, and Storytelling | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:27:10 | |
We talk about As I Live And Breathe, a new book of short stories on the experiences of youth with disabilities. Joeita's guests are author Lexin Zhang & Dolly Menna-Dack, youth engagement lead at Holland-Bloorview. Listen Live: ami.ca/listenliveBloorview#disability #stories This is the January 26 , 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| End-of-Life Planning | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:25:58 | |
Joeita talks to Sue Phillips, vice-president of the End of Life Doula Association of Canada about why people should prepare for the dying process. Sue describes her role as an end-of-life doula, the impact of expanding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) on her profession, and offers reflections on what it means to have a "good death". This is the January 19, 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| More Sex & Disability | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:30:05 | |
Joeita discusses the Holland-Bloorview Online Disability and Sexuality Hub with Dr. Amy McPherson and artist Wesley Magee-Saxton. Wesley discusses the importance of this resource in relation to their journey of self-discovery as a trans disabled person. You can find the hub at https://hollandbloorview.ca/disability-sexuality-resource-hub This is the January 12, 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| What is Restorative Justice? - Tuesday March 11th, 2025 | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:28:24 | |
Ben Fulton is a lawyer and active restorative justice advocate. In this episode of The Pulse, Ben explains what restorative justice is, cases where it is best implemented, and tells us a few stories of how participants of restorative justice methods have benefited from the concepts. Grant Hardy hosts The Pulse with new episodes twice a week! Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Keeping New Year's Resolutions | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:28:34 | |
Nutritionist Alicia Connor & fitness expert Bobbi Janzen discuss how to keep your New Year's Resolutions. They discuss the importance of goal setting and share strategies to eat healthy and workout at home with minimal fuss. This is the January 5, 2023 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Christmas Story: The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:26:32 | |
Our annual Christmas story reading. This year: The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant This is the December 22, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Doctors, Disabled Patients, and Ableism | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:26:58 | |
Carol Haywood of Northwestern University talks about a new study examining physicians' attitudes towards patients with disabilities. She explores the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on doctor-patient relationships, and shares recommendations for addressing structural and attitudinal barriers. This is the December 15, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Exploring Suitcase Stories | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:20:20 | |
Joeita talks with a group of artists about the Suitcase Stories art project, which explores the lived experience of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities via the contents of individually packed suitcases. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022 | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:25:44 | |
We preview the December 3, 2022, International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference with organizer Marcia Yale, national president of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians and Keenan Wellar, co-leader of LiveWorkPlay. This is the December 1, 2022 episode. Tune into AMI-audio to hear the conference live on December 3 from 1 to 4 pm Eastern. To attend the conference on Zoom, register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-conference-tickets-451207252037 Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Leona Godin: Cultural History of Blindness | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:25:54 | |
Joeita talks with author and NYU professor Leona Godin about her new book "There Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness". This is the November 24, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Canada Disability Benefit explained | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:27:14 | |
Disability activist, lawyer and AODA Alliance chair David Lepofsky on what needs to be improved in Bill C22 and the proposed Canada Disability Benefit. This is the November 17, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The Dialysis Project: Portrait of a Chronic Illness | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:29:57 | |
Leah Lewis discusses her play, The Dialysis Project a one-woman multi-media performance piece, which investigates grief and resilience through the lens of self-administered home dialysis. Leah “performs” a dialysis treatment live on stage, and in doing so delivers a powerful visual metaphor for the accompanying stories of isolation, mortality, and sexuality. This is the November 10, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Siblings, Disability & Financial Security | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:26:58 | |
Helen Ries of Siblings Canada discusses a new financial literacy program for adult siblings of People with Disabilities. She talks about her personal experience as an adult caregiver for a sibling with a disability and explains why Savvy Siblings can help build Financial Security for People with Disabilities. To learn more about the course visit https://learning.siblingscanada.ca/courses/savvy-siblings This is the November 3, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Disability, Employment, and Workplace Advocacy | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:25:30 | |
Disability activist Judith Heumann talks about Fable Tech Labs' new training course for job seekers with disabilities. She discusses her course, teaching advocacy in the workplace, and the relationship between workplace advocacy and systemic disability activism. To take Judy Heumann's course or other free workshops from Fable Tech Labs please visit https://makeitfable.com/pathways/ This is the October 27, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| The 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge with Nic Novicki - Thursday March 6th, 2025 | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:28:58 | |
The 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge was launched at this year’s Sundance Film Festival by Nic Novicki, an actor, comedian, producer and disability advocate. Nic spoke with the host of The Pulse Grant Hardy about the impact the Film Challenge has had in it’s 12 years of existence, the importance of disability representation in film, and what he’s had to do to create roles for himself in the industry! Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Narrating the Housing Crisis: Madness & Homelessness in Documentaries | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:24:26 | |
Tim Martin of York University talks about how homelessness & disability is shown in documentaries and his article in the Canadian Journal of Disability Studies "Narrating the Housing Crisis: Encountering Madness, Homelessness, and Neoliberal Logic in Recent Film-based Narratives". This is the October 20, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Becoming a Proud Stutterer | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:24:42 | |
Maya Chupkov is the creator of the Proud Stutter podcast. Maya believes that social norms about stuttering need to change by creating welcoming spaces for stutterers and through public policy and advocacy campaigns. To learn more about Proud Stutter, visit https://www.proudstutter.com/ This is the October 13, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Sarah Patel, Thinking in Colour | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:24:47 | |
Sarah Patel discusses her YouTube series, Thinking in Colour, about her lived experience of being disabled and Muslim. This is the October 6, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Decolonizing Autism Services | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:28:20 | |
Alison Gerlach, assistant professor in the School of Child and Youth Development at the University of Victoria talks about the need for an Indigenous lens in autism diagnosis and service delivery. Pointing to gaps in the existing literature, Alison makes the case for further research conducting with Indigenous communities, and the importance of centering Indigenous discourses on disability. This is the September 29, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Disability Ingenuity in Memoir Writing | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:30:16 | |
In this episode of the Pulse, we speak to Andreae Callanan, a PhD student from Memorial University about her research into the disability memoir as an accessibility device for able-bodied readers. This is the September 22, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Cripping Sex Education | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:26:59 | |
In this episode of the Pulse, we speak to Andrew Gurza, the creator of the Disability After Dark podcast, about his experience with sex education and why sex ed needs to become more disaiblity inclusive. We also speak to Chelsea Jones, assistant professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University about a recent project which created tools and generated conversation about disability-inclusive sex education for teachers. This is the September 15, 2022 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Blind Girl Design | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:26:00 | |
Tricia Waechter is blind and a fashion designer. This week on the Pulse we discuss her journey in the fashion world and her recently launched label, Blind Girl Design. Tricia discusses why and how her blindness is front and centre in her work as a fashion designer. You'll also be able to catch a glimpse of some of Tricia's designs. The Pulse is a weekly, long-form interview show that dives into issues impacting the disability community across Canada. Host Joeita Gupta is blind and deeply passionate about disability rights. The Pulse airs weekly on AMI-audio at 1:30 Eastern Time and is available as a podcast on your favourite platform. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Meet Greg Westlake, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame inductee | 27 Aug 2022 | 00:26:01 | |
We speak to Greg Westlake, Canadian paralympian, gold medallist, and 2022 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame inductee. Greg reflects on his career highlights and on the importance of parasport as a means to advance social inclusion for People with Disabilities. This is the August 27, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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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.
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| Meet Lorin MacDonald, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame inductee | 20 Aug 2022 | 00:40:29 | |
Interview with Lorin MacDonald - human rights lawyer, disability advocate, and 2022 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame inductee. Lorin reflects on her involvement with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and her advocacy for making closed-captioning universally available. This is the August 20, 2022 episode.Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Meet Josh Dueck, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame inductee | 13 Aug 2022 | 00:26:13 | |
Interview with Josh Dueck in the first of three interviews with the 2022 inductees into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. This is the August 13, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Find Employment with CNIB’s Come to Work Program - Tuesday March 4th, 2025 | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:29:52 | |
Shoko Kitano, the Executive Director of the Come to Work program at the CNIB joined Grant Hardy on The Pulse. They spoke about the development of the program, making large corporations more accessible, and the types of jobs that are available in the database. Learn more about the Come to Work program here: https://cometowork.ca/ Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Traveling with Neurodivergent and Autistic Kids | 06 Aug 2022 | 00:26:13 | |
Interview with Dawn Barclay about her book Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse. This is the August 6, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Becoming a Disability Ally | 30 Jul 2022 | 00:26:13 | |
Emily Ladau discusses her book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally. This is the July 30, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Revisiting the Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls | 23 Jul 2022 | 00:24:58 | |
Indigenous advocate Judy Hughes talks about the most recent developments in the Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. This is the July 23, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Disability and Entrepreneurship | 16 Jul 2022 | 00:25:44 | |
Interview with Kevin Shaw, host of the new AMI-tv show Mind Your Own Business, exploring the journeys of entrepreneurs with disabilities. This is the July 16, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Roe v Wade: The Disability Perspective | 09 Jul 2022 | 00:26:13 | |
We talk about the impact of the reversal of Roe v Wade on people with disabilities, with sexual health educator Robin Wilson-Beattie. This is the July 9, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Introducing an Indigenous Model of Disability | 02 Jul 2022 | 00:24:47 | |
Professor Rheanna Robinson of the University of Northern British Columbia talks about her research into the barriers faced by Indigenous people living with disabilities.This is the July 2, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Gaming Accessibly | 25 Jun 2022 | 00:26:13 | |
Brannon Zahand senior program manager for Accessible Gaming at Microsoft talks about the Xbox accessibility guidelines & the importance of making games accessible. This is the June 25, 2022 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Telling Stories through a Disability Lens | 18 Jun 2022 | 00:25:31 | |
Ophira Calof discusses the Crip Storytelling project that invites People with Disabilities to tell personal stories through a Disability lens. This is the June 18, 2022 episodeCheck out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Staging Disability Theatre | 11 Jun 2022 | 00:24:25 | |
Author and performer Jessica Watkin talks about her new book Interdependent Magic, an anthology of Canadian disability-focused theatre. This is the June 11, 2022 episodeCheck out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| BC artist Amy Amantea discusses Through My Lens, an interactive online exhibit where sighted participants are asked to describe pictures taken by a blind photographer. This is the June 4, 2022 episode | 04 Jun 2022 | 00:23:46 | |
BC artist Amy Amantea discusses Through My Lens, an interactive online exhibit where sighted participants are asked to describe pictures taken by a blind photographer. This is the June 4, 2022 episodeCheck out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Easter Seals Southern California “Reimagining Hollywood” Report with Nancy Weintraub - Thursday February 27th, 2025 | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:26:25 | |
Easter Seals Southern California released the “Reimagining Hollywood” report. The report covered topics like disability representation in film and TV, plus representation in the cast and crews of these projects. Nancy Weintraub is the Chief Advancement Officer of Easter Seals Southern California, and she joins host Grant Hardy on The Pulse to explain the report. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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| Bruce Horak, Star Trek: Strange New World's Hemmer | 28 May 2022 | 00:24:01 | |
Legally blind Canadian actor Bruce Horak talks about playing Hemmer, the Starship Enterprise's blind engineer on the new series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Bruce discusses the character and how disability inclusion on the screen translates to social inclusion for People with Disabilities. This is the May 28, 2022 episodeCheck out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| How to get the most out of your iPhone if you're blind | 21 May 2022 | 00:28:12 | |
We speak to Michael Feir about the 2nd edition of his book, Personal Power, designed to help blind and visually impaired iPhone users get the most out of their device. Michael reflects on why the iPhone has been a game changer for the blind community and his reasons for updating his user manual. This is the May 21, 2022 episodeCheck out the Pulse on YouTube!
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| Previewing the Toronto ReelAbilities Film Festival | 14 May 2022 | 00:25:01 | |
We preview the 7th annual Toronto ReelAbilities Film Festival with festival manager Linda Luarasi. Later in the program, we talk to Alex Bulmer and Leah Cherniak, co-creators of the opening night film, Postcards from my Balcony. Our conversation explores disability representation in film and how an inclusive filmmaking practice can benefit all. This is the May 14, 2022 episodeCheck out the Pulse on YouTube!
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