By Donna Greenidge
White Cane Week, or WCW, which began in 1946, raises public awareness of the reality of life for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.
The first complete week in February focuses on demonstrating the abilities—not disabilities—of people who are blind or part...
January 31, 2022
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Finally. An inclusive fashion TV show for people of all abilities. AMI, in partnership with Nikki Ray Media Agency (Fire Masters, Home to Win), is pleased to announce the debut of Fashion Dis —hosted by Ardra Shephard—on Wednesday, February 9, at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv.January 11, 2022
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By Ardra Shephard Fashion Dis is a makeover show that isn’t about fixing people. It’s not a show with a sad soundtrack that seeks to make you feel sorry for someone else’s circumstances. I knew from my own experience that I didn’t want the Fashion Dis makeover participants to feel lik...January 10, 2022
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Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2021 AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship. The program, which launched in 2012, is open to Canadian students enrolled in a diploma or degree program at a Canadian post-secondary school. Two scholarships valued a...December 14, 2021
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By Alex Smyth As someone who lives with a disability, I’ve always had an interesting relationship with the job market. My choices for employment have always been narrowed by the physical limitations of my sight and hearing. I have been able to work in a variety of fields that didn’t fee...December 13, 2021