AMI-audio is an accessible television channel and streaming service offering a variety of compelling stories and engaging content to Canadians who are blind, partially sighted or otherwise print restricted.
A diverse collection of content is available as regular podcasts. From AMI-audio’s daily news magazine program, NOW with Dave Brown, to the trials and tribulations of living with low vision featured in Low Vision Moments, to learning how to navigate the outdoors with your guide...
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Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Audio show
Outdoor news, environmental issues, reviews of outdoor tech and tips on exploring the outdoors with a guide dog.
On AMI Audio’s podcast Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Ms. Lilly busts nine common animal myths and Lawrence shares his seven favorite bucket list camping destinations. We also explore the accessibility and perks of four different styles of camping.
Spring has sprung, and in eastern Canada this means maple syrup season! Ms. Lilly schools us on how trees are way more like animals than we ever imagined. The Vanier Sugar Shack is our bucket list destination where we learn all about the Indigenous and Francophone connections to maple syrup. Learn tips on how to tell exactly when sap becomes syrup during the cooking process, and reflect on what trees can teach us about embracing diversity. It’s all in Episode 22 of Outdoors with Law...
Lawrence Gunther shares some surprising information about donating clothes. We speak with Professor Peter Edelman, who was a legislative assistant to Robert F. Kennedy as today marks 50 years since his assassination. We discuss the US Supreme Court ruling in favour of a baker in Colorado who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. Our AMI colleague Karen Magee calls in to talk about the Ottawa police's autism registry being taken over by MedicAlert. Our tech exper...
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is excited to announce that AMI-audio’s morning show Live from Studio 5 has joined AMI-tv’s morning lineup.
Airing weekdays at 9 a.m. Eastern, Live from Studio 5—hosted by Mike Ross and Joeita Gupta—joins a new platform as television cameras capture the action as it happens in the studio from AMI’s Toronto headquarters.
“I’m ecstatic that Live from Studio 5 has joined the AMI-tv platform,” says Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio. “I’m confident our viewers ...
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is delivering a special gift to AMI-audio listeners this holiday season with a special audio play of the Frank Capra classic, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry based on the movie.
Tune in to AMI-audio on Thursday, December 24, at 2 p.m. Eastern to hear George Bailey, Mary Hatch, Mr. Potter and Clarence brought to life by your favourite AMI-audio show hosts, producers and contributors.
The 1946 film, which has become a holiday tradit...
Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio reviews a series of bills introduced by the federal government to protect Canadian waterways. Our Ottawa colleague Karen Magee describes how a small community church is reaching out to first responders with PTSD. Our colleague Janis Davidson Pressick calls for applications for AMI's annual scholarships for students with disabilities. And, tech expert Marc Aflalo explains what a smart shower can do that a regular shower can't. This is the...
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explores the chances for meaningful progress on climate change, under a minority Liberal government. We speak with wheelchair rugby star Garett Hickling, who is being inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame. Donald Trump was booed by the crowd at a World Series game on Sunday. We’re asking what’s fair game when it comes to politicians at public events. The CNIB office in Winnipeg is arranging a craft group for anyone who wants to ...
On AMI Audio’s podcast “Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther” we celebrate the harvest moon and get to meet Matthew Bulmer, a blind farmer, inventor and municipal counsellor. Find out what it takes to farm blind. Test your knowledge and guess eight sounds from the farm. Learn tips on how to stay safe in one of the world’s most dangerous professions.
We introduce you to Michael Brown, the director of the film “The Weight of Water” about a blind kayaker who paddled the length of the Grand Canyon. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther talks about the legacy of the Mount Polley mine disaster in British Columbia. We do a story tree on the current state of the world of cannabis business in Canada. Michelle Creedy, our community reporter in Duncan B.C. delivers her monthly update including a story on how some seniors are learning ...
In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. Tilak Dutta tells you about this year’s National Parks Accessibility Conference (19:50). Lawrence Gunther describes a new pilot project in Prince Edward Island to utilize electric buses to power warming centres during emergencies (28:58). And accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore shares an update on the Canada Disability Benefit (40:12).
We find out more about a new virtual technology from the company Infoway. It could help you avoid long lines at the doctor’s office. Plus, our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the implications of Donald Trump's decision to pull the US out of the Paris climate agreement. We also get a preview of a new show that's launching on AMI-audio, called 'The Walrus with Lloyd Robertson.'
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, it’s Disability Employment Month in B.C.; Parliamentary Secretary Dan Coulter will tell you all about it. Envision smart glasses have partnered with Aira to offer better orientation for users; Nelson Rego has that story. Lawrence Gunther tells us what happens to GPS technology when you end up off-grid. Are there any solutions to keep navigation going? Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares the details on the Canadian Council of the Blind hosting a b...
On Tuesday March 15's show:
Stuart Hickox from ONE Canada explains why Canada should take the lead on supplying COVID-19 vaccines to other nations
Activist Ola Ojewumi discusses the importance of remembering Black Disability history during Black History Month
She also tells us about her initiative “Project ASCEND”
Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler tells us about Toronto's first nonpolice crisis unit for mental health responses. The pilot projects begins on March 1
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Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how a new information about Greenland’s ice pack will affect island and coastal communities around the world. From the February 12, 2019 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown:
Do you have the right tools for the job? The New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities will tackle this question in their upcoming webinar. Shelley Petit tells you more about it
What kinds of species should you be fishing for this fall season? Lawrence Gunther gives you some handy tips
There are an endless amount of reality dating shows out there. But why are they so popular? Laura Bain has some theories on this
And there is another edit...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Matthew Pearson from Carleton University shares findings from ‘Take Care,’ a new report about the trauma experienced by journalists and reporters. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the megadrought affecting America’s Midwest and Southwestern states. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler recaps her experience with accessibility in voting at last week’s Ontario provincial election. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech explains how to add and ed...
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther reflects on the United Nations report on climate change. From the August 17, 2021 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us how small modular reactors could be used to help combat climate change in Canada. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes “Arts Chats,” a new discussion series by the Toronto Arts Foundation. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about AirTags, Apple's much-anticipated Bluetooth tracker. And, contestants Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and host Dave Brown compete against each other in this week’s ne...