For the first time in Accessible Media Inc.'s history, original series will be the focus of AMI-tv's primetime lineup on weeknights at 8 p.m. Eastern. This move further establishes our commitment to telling the stories of Canadians of all abilities.Â
AMI This Week kicks off AMI-tv's fall programming slate on September 9 at 8 p.m. ET. Season eight of the weekly magazine show—featuring host Victoria Nolan and Bureau Reporters Grant Hardy (Vancouver), Beth Deer (Edmonton), Alex Smyt...
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We have our weekly roundtable with Producer, Beth Deer.
By Beth Deer
Mindfully Inclusive is a story that really warms my heart.
Meranda Doll is working tirelessly to create fun, educational children’s kits that teach inclusivity. Meranda’s son, Vincent, is a wheelchair user and she took it upon herself to start Mindfully Inclusive and sell kits that contain colouring books, yoga cards, reading books and other fun and exciting things.
Meranda wanted children and adults to understand disabilities, so they can start seeing disability as “...
From Paralympians to Prince Edward Island, community happenings to coroners, job hunting to James Bond, AMI-tv's fall schedule has something for everyone.
Hosted by Paralympian Greg Westlake, Level Playing Field debuts on Monday, September 7, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern. The AMI original series highlights and celebrates the power of sport by introducing audiences to the athletes, community groups, healthcare professionals and grassroots innovators who demonstrate a desire to help drive p...
Do our pets need a regular bath and brushing? If so, how often should we be doing this? Vet Danielle Jongkind lets us know (7:29). How can we maintain good brain health? Frances Wong dives into this topic during our Wellness chat (23:29). We check in with Kelly MacDonald who’s at the 5th anniversary celebration at the CNIB Hub in London, Ontario (36:56). Are you looking to play blind hockey in Montreal? The Montreal Hiboux are always searching for players. Community Reporter, Mathie...
On our Tech Talk, Michael Babcock shares information about Voxmate, a self-contained accessible user interface for blind and low vision users.
Are the Blue Jays running out of time to make the playoffs? Josh Watson of The Neutral Zone pops by to give us his thoughts.
Bethany Deer, our Reporter in Edmonton, previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week, featuring the Rocky Mountain Adaptive.
Brave individuals will challenge themselves and change lives by harnessing up and rappelling d...
With everyone wearing multiple hats - working from home, teaching, and keeping our own projects in line - it's important to manage what you need to get done. Michael Babcock shares his pick for a project management app, on our Tech Talk. The NFL has some major COVID-19 concerns. How will this affect gameplay? Brock Richardson joins us to chat more. We get a preview of tonight’s episode of AMI This Week with Edmonton Reporter Bethany Deer. The 9th annual Human Rights Film Festiv...
iOS 17.2 is releasing soon, what is the biggest update coming? Michael Babcock lets us know (7:03). Why do traumatic memories affect the brain so much more than positive memories do? Grant Hardy discusses this in his headlines segment (21:56). Mind Your Own Business returns Wednesday, January 3, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+. We speak with Kelly Bron Johnson about her role on the season as a mentor (36:40). There’s a free concert series at Vancouver’s most beautiful—and inclu...
After their sign stealing scandal, do the Houston Astros have a target on their back? Brock Richardson explains in his sports report. Edmonton Reporter Bethany Deer previews the upcoming AMI-TV Special, Postcards from Vancouver Island. On Everything is Possible, Lynda Todd introduces us to Ron Walsh, creator of The Blind Adventurer Foundation, which promotes physical activity and camaraderie for the blind and low vision community. The Shoe Project gives Immigrant and Refugee women a...
Michael Babcock shares a resource to help with challenges we may face while using assistive technology.
How's Canada doing at the Paralympics? Brock Richardson lets us know in his sports update.
Bethany Deer, our Bureau Reporter in Edmonton, is here to preview the AMI This Week feature on Dancer Shaelene Standing.
Community Reporter Annette Dennis highlights the Sweet Life Candy and Pop Shop in London, Ontario.
The Courage 21 inline skate in support of Blind Hockey gets underway in...
Brock Richardson of The Neutral Zone brings us our weekly Sports Update.
Edmonton TV Reporter Beth Deer tells us about Site Unseen, an AMI original documentary about her unique experience purchasing and renovating a home.
Plus, A new Canadian poll shows 39% of professionals feel bored more than half their workday. We chat with Laura Grassia, a branch manager at Robert Half, about why people are feeling this way.
Michael Feir tells us about Dark Adventure Radio Theatre’s latest release called, The Temple of Jupiter Ammon.
Fern Lulham stops by to talk about a magical new show that hit the UK back in November and which launches here on TVO on the 24th of February.
Passengers on a flight to Toronto tried to open a door on the plane. Beth Deer tells us more about this wild story on The Buzz.
Mary Mammoliti is back to continue her discussion on cooking disasters and how to prevent them.
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Hosts
Victoria Nolan
Victoria is a three-time Paralympian and World Champion in rowing, who has won seven medals for Canada including Bronze in Rio. She is also an author, motivational speaker and Director on the CNIB’s National Board. She was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at the age of 18. She lives in Toronto with her husband, two children and superstar guide dog Alan! Follow Victoria on Twitter: @blindrower
Bureau Reporters
Laura Bain - Halifax
Laura is a graduate of Sai...
We check in with Bethany Deer, our AMI Reporter in Edmonton.
Our first shoot back in the field!
For tonight’s episode of AMI This Week, you’ll join myself and Alan Nursall at the Telus World of Science in Edmonton. This has been our first and only shoot back in the field since all this craziness has started ... and by that I mean COVID-19.
Not only was it our first time back in the field, but it was also the first time Patronus and myself got to meet our "new" producer Lance, although he’s not really new anymore considering he started at AMI ...
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Are you ready? Let's go.
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From AMI Central.
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Now start playing in the Neutrals Zone.
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Here's the pitch on the way.
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36 yards for the win.
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The Neutral Zone.
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Goal. Oh my God.
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This is as good as it gets.
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Now, here's your host, two-time Paralympian, Brock Richardson.
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Let’s flip through Headlines with Producer Grant Hardy.
During our TV Talk, Greg David features the Canadian version of the Japanese show, Old Enough, following toddlers through childhood development.
Owners of a three-legged cat have gone ahead and made pet friendly cocktails. Beth Deer tells us more about this on The Buzz.
Fundy Winterfest is a 6-week long event where people can celebrate and embrace winter. New Brunswick Community Reporter, Marisa Hersey-Misner tells us more.
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Edmonton AMI Reporter Bethany Deer highlights the final feature of Birthing Blind, on AMI This Week.
A Fort Saskatchewan couple is celebrating a doubly unique birth of daughter. Producer, Beth Deer has the details during our headlines segment.
We get a sneak peek into the W. Ross MacDonald high school Year Book, the Audible Otter, featuring unique audio content from students. When might we see baseball this year? Brock Richardson dives into this topic in his sports report. We get a preview of tonight’s episode of AMI This Week with Bethany Deer, our Reporter in Edmonton. Our monthly Voices segment features twenty-year-old blind YouTuber, Jenna Brown Danielle McLaughlin and Abby Deshman, director of the Criminal Justice Pr...