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We check in with Bethany Deer, our AMI Reporter in Edmonton.
Do our pets need a regular bath and brushing? If so, how often should we be doing this? Vet Danielle Jongkind lets us know. How can we maintain good brain health? Frances Wong dives into this topic during our Wellness chat. We check in with Kelly MacDonald who’s at the 5th anniversary celebration at the CNIB Hub in London, Ontario. Are you looking to play blind hockey in Montreal? The Montreal Hiboux are always searching for players. Community Reporter, Mathieu Rochette tells us mo...
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 Festival k...
iOS 17.2 is releasing soon, what is the biggest update coming? Michael Babcock lets us know. Why do traumatic memories affect the brain so much more than positive memories do? Grant Hardy discusses this in his headlines segment. 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. There’s a free concert series at Vancouver’s most beautiful—and inclusive—Downtown church. ...
For Michael Feir, the holiday season officially starts with a couple of audio events. They have become important traditions, and he tells us all about them. Could having a disability make us any more likely to be defensive? Fern Lulham dives into the psychology behind this. A woman can officially keep emotional support hens but wants the city to change backyard chicken rules. Mark Phoenix gobbles his way through this story on The Buzz. What upcoming seasonal events are taking place ...
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...
By Beth Deer If you are in a bad mood and looking for something to make you smile, this is the story for you. I say this because the interview I had with one of the participants, Darby, really changed my mood. In next week's episode of AMI This Week, we talk to Paul Constance about the life-changing business he opened up in downtown Calgary called Lil E Café. The venture was inspired by his three-year-old daughter Ella, who has Down syndrome. When Paul realized there were very few...
By Beth Deer On this evenings episode of AMI This Week, I talk to a young musician named Matthew Monias. Matthew is a very talented music producer/artist from Garden Hill First Nation, and is very quickly making a name for himself through his music. I was lucky enough to hear about his new single, "Paradise," and where the inspiration for the song came from. Watch this evening's episode to hear for yourself. Something I really took away from my conversation with Matthew was that I'...
Edmonton AMI Reporter Bethany Deer previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week. We discuss her feature on disclosing disability.
How do you enable accessibility in google docs and other products? Michael Babcock lets us know about this and more on our Tech Talk. Will people with disabilities be purchasing the Apple Vision Pro? Beth Deer discusses this on our headlines segment. We speak with Amy Amantea about her art show, Through My Lens. We learn more about the show and what it’s like touring around Canada. Ever wondered about how our donkey friends fare in the Canadian climate? There’s a free upcoming webi...
Stories relating to a COVID-19 world for the disability community are being explored during seven AMI original documentaries, hosted by AMI This Week’s Bureau Reporters across the country; we talk to Beth Deer and Shelby Travers about two upcoming pieces.
Michael Babcock features the latest on the Mosen At Large podcast, where blind and low vision iOS users discuss the most recent Apple Event. Could this be the year the LA Dodgers win the World Series? Brock Richardson explains in his sports report. Edmonton’s Bethany Deer previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week; we discuss her feature on questions blind people get asked a lot. Two friends have been collecting and exchanging pumpkin memorabilia for a very long time! Chyvonne Emi...
How can we protect kids from developing problems with gambling? Grant Hardy discusses this on his headlines segment (8:25). Taylor Swift will be performing a four-night stint in Japan just before boyfriend Travis Kelce's Super Bowl game in Las Vegas, can she make it? Corinne Van Dusen lets us know on our Entertainment Report (22:11). A Newfoundland man’s quest to find the best fish and chips has gone viral. Beth Deer tells us all about it on The Buzz (38:02). There are a few audio d...
By Beth Deer Some of you may remember how I got my start at AMI, but if you’re new here’s the scoop. I attended an Employment Skills Boot Camp at the CNIB in Calgary. It was such a great experience, and I was able to meet like-minded people in Alberta who are blind or partially sighted. Along with making great friends, we were also taught some very valuable skills that not only help us in interviews, but are transferable once you get a job! In this weeks segment, I had the absolute ...
As Mental Health Awareness Day approaches, Michael Feir lets us know about a meditation app that has caught his attention. A Florida school district is banning some unexpected books. Grant Hardy has the details on What in the World. Beth Deer leads a discussion on ambulance wait times and how its teetering with danger in some regions of our country. What are some food trends we might see in 2024? Mary Mammoliti drops by to give us the details. On Curious Minds with Christine Malec,...
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.  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...
To kick off our Back to Basics week with the theme of Building Relationships and Support Networks, we’re joined by listener and President of Toronto Ski Hawks, Chris Wyvill. Keya Osborne and Madeline Relevski bring us the social aspects and implications of Fashion, especially when you can’t see as well as others or at all. Regaining confidence after acquiring a disability doesn’t happen overnight; TV Presenters Bethany Deer and Shelby Travers speak on their experiences rediscovering...
We have our weekly roundtable with Producer, Beth Deer.
Microsoft is actively improving and innovating on Windows 11. Michael Babcock shares new things that they have brought to the table. Bethany Deer, our AMI Reporter in Edmonton, gives us date night and Valentine’s plan ideas. Southwestern Ontario Community Reporter Annette Dennis highlights Market Block DJ Skates, where you can skate to the music of local DJs while sipping on hot chocolate. Court injunctions are prevalent right now in connection to the truckers’ occupation of Ottawa...
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...