
Molly Burke smiles into the camera. She is resting her chin in the palms of both hands. The AMI Connect logo is to her right.
AMI Connect
Increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in the media is important, but is it really happening? And what can be done to ensure it does? Join us virtually on Wednesday, May 4, from 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern, as we address this topic.
The event begins with a one-on-one chat with social media influencer Molly Burke. Then, be the first to see the debut episode of AMI's newest television series, In Focus, as host April Hubbard and guests Maysoon Zayid, Prince Amponsah, Keely Cat-Wells discuss the depiction of disability on screen and on stage.
The episode will be followed by a lively panel discussion, led by NOW with Dave Brown host Dave Brown, with a further discussion on media depiction of disability on screen and on stage with members of the disability community, including Maysoon Zayid, Bruce Cook, Kelly MacDonald and Michelle Asgarali.
Registration
Molly Burke
Molly Burke started public speaking at the age of five, less than a year after learning that she’d one day go blind.
Molly has spoken on some of the largest global stages, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the United Nations General Assembly in New York and Wembley Arena in the UK. Molly has shared the stage with changemakers Malala and Martin Luther King III, entertainers like Demi Lovato and Martin Sheen, business leaders Bill Gates and Richard Branson, royals Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and government figures like Justin Trudeau and Al Gore.
Whether she’s speaking to Netflix about global accessibility, Samsung about inclusivity, or Disney about female empowerment, Molly creates a bespoke experience that lets every audience member see themselves in her and recognize the importance of inclusivity and understanding.







Agenda
1:00 p.m. ET | Welcome |
1:05 p.m. ET | One-on-one with Molly Burke |
1:30 p.m. ET | Screening of the In Focus episode, "Disability Representation in film, TV and on stage" |
1:50 p.m. ET | Panel discussion |
Featured speakers
Event Replay
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Job seeking with a disability: Lessons from Employable Me
Job seeking with a disability: Lessons from Employable Me
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Making adventures accessible with Bruce Cook and the By Hook or By Cook team
Making adventures accessible with Bruce Cook and the By Hook or By Cook team
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Greenlighting TV: Learn about AMI’s production process
Greenlighting TV: Learn about AMI’s production process
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Empowerment through sport with Greg Westlake and the Level Playing Field team
Empowerment through sport with Greg Westlake and the Level Playing Field team
Duration: minutes and secondsMeet Paralympian and Level Playing Field star Greg Westlake and show producers, who will discuss how they found empowerment through sport and learn more about how to get involved in programs in your area or start a program in your area.
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Meet the NOW with Dave Brown team! Learn more about AMI-audio’s daily morning program
Meet the NOW with Dave Brown team! Learn more about AMI-audio’s daily morning program
Duration: minutes and secondsWho is Dave Brown? Learn more about Dave, contributors and the show that discusses the latest news, entertainment, sports and current events through a disability lens.
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Telling stories from coast to coast: Meet the AMI This Week Team
Telling stories from coast to coast: Meet the AMI This Week Team
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to download or install any software to be able to attend this event?
NO. You do not need to download or install any software to participate. The AMI Connect virtual event will be presented over the Zoom platform, which is very accessible. You only need to have access to the Internet.