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  • The Digest - Wednesday November 13th, 2024

    On today’s show, host Jacob Shymanski is in his Swiftie Era and finds out what’s coming up on AMI-audio with hosts from other shows on the channel. Hear the latest headlines from the Globe and Mail about “Swiftonomics,” more political analysis from The Washington Post, and breaking news from Double Tap! 

    In the second half of the show, Grant Hardy hosts The Pulse. He speaks with Dilshad Kassam-Lallani, and Wesley Magee-Saxton from Holland Bloorview Kid’s Rehabilitation Hospital about the “Turning 18 isn’t so sweet: the critical gaps in health care for young adults with disabilities” report, part of their bigger advocacy campaign called “No Piece of Cake.” 

    The report highlights the systemic change that is needed to support patients with disabilities through their transition from pediatric healthcare to the adult health care system. You can watch those interviews on The Pulse YouTube Channel here.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail with Corinne Van Dusen (1:00)
    • Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (7:47)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (12:03)
    • Double Tap with Shaun Preece (17:33)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (22:48)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

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    28 min
  • The Digest - November 12th, 2024

    On today’s episode, host Jacob Shymanski speaks with hosts from other shows on AMI-audio to find out what’s coming up on the channel today. We’ll hear the latest headlines from The Globe and Mail and The Washington Post, plus a preview of a featured article from Macleans Magazine. Then, Ramya Amuthan joins Jacob for one of this weeks Audiobook Review shows! They talk about synthetic voices, and the ramifications of replacing human voices with AI. You can watch that on the Audiobook Review YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@AMIAudiobookReview

    Highlights: 

    • The Globe and Mail with Corinne Van Dusen (1:18) 
    • Macleans with Amy Amantea (8:45) 
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (12:59) 
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (17:10) 
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (22:11)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

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    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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    27 min
  • The Feature: Dr. Ana Juricic, Low Vision Optometrist - November 11th, 2024

    Host Jacob Shymanski is joined by special guest Dr. Ana Juricic, a low vision optometrist in Toronto, Ontario. Jacob and Dr. Juricic spoke at the View Point conference several weeks ago and followed up on that conversation today with topics like accessibility tools and how Dr. Juricic helps patients who have just started to lose their sight.

    Listen to AMI-audio’s coverage of the View Point conference here.

    Visit Dr. Juricic's website here.

    Highlights:

    • Introducing Dr. Ana Juricic (00:00)
    • Dr. Juricic’s role as an optometrist who specializes in low vision (1:10)
    • How can a low vision optometrist help guide you through losing your vision (5:27)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email [email protected]

    31 min
  • The Digest - Monday November 11th, 2024

    On today’s show, host Jacob Shymanski previews what’s coming up on AMI-audio today with hosts from other shows on the channel. 

    Hear some of the latest tech news from Double Tap, find out what’s coming up on Kelly and Company, and hear Dave Brown’s perspective on the channel’s shows today! 

    Highlights: 

    • Show Intro (00:00) 
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:12) 
    • Double Tap with Shaun Preece (8:09) 
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (16:11) 
    • Digest Review with Dave Brown (22:04)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

    Follow AMI Today on YouTube

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email [email protected]

    28 min
  • The Digest – Friday November 8th, 2024

    On today’s edition of AMI Today, host Jacob Shymanski previews what’s coming up on AMI-audio with hosts from shows across the channel. 

    Listen to the latest headlines from The Globe and Mail Today and The Washington Post. Plus, Kelly MacDonald stops by to preview what’s coming up next on Kelly and Company!

    Highlights: 

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (01:25)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (06:42)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (13:16)
    • Digest Review with Dave Brown (19:41)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

    Follow AMI Today on YouTube

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email [email protected]

    25 min
  • The Feature: Roundtable on Accessibility Entrepreneurship and Innovation Part 2 - Thursday November 7th, 2024

    Last month, AMI Today attended Access to Success’ Roundtable on Accessibility Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which was also attended the Chief Accessibility Officer of Canada Stephanie Cadieux. Jacob spoke to a few of the entrepreneurs that were in attendance, and we’re presenting two of those interviews today. 

    First, a conversation with Emma Brown, the founder of Whimble. Then, the CEO of Braze Mobility Pooja Vishwanathan joins the conversation! To learn more about Whimble visit www.Whimble.ca To learn more about Braze Mobility visit www.BrazeMobility.com To learn more about www.AccessToSuccess.ca

    Highlights: 

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • Interview with Emma Brown (00:50)
    • Interview with Pooja Vishwanathan (11:12)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

    Follow AMI Today on YouTube

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email [email protected]

    29 min
  • The Digest - November 7th, 2024

    On today’s show, host Jacob Shymanski speaks with guests from shows on AMI-audio to find out what’s coming up on the channel today! 

    Hear the latest headlines from The Globe and Mail providing a Canadian perspective on the U.S. election. Plus, we’ll find out some of the top stories from The Washington Post. We’ll also hear about the latest episode of My Life In Books from the host himself, Red Szell! 

    Highlights:

    • My Life in Books with Red Szell (00:54) 
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (6:49) 
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (11:55) 
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (18:13) 

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

    Follow AMI Today on YouTube

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email [email protected]

    30 min
  • The Digest - Wednesday November 6th, 2024

    On today’s show, host Jacob Shymanski speaks with hosts from shows across the AMI-audio channel to find out what’s coming up on their shows today! 

    Hear the latest U.S. Election headlines from The Washington Post, plus the Canadian perspective from The Globe and Mail. We’ll find out what’s coming up on Kelly and Company, and Voices of the Walrus.

    Highlights:

    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:02)
    • Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (7:15)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (13:40)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald  (19:08)
    • Digest Review with Dave Brown (23:08)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

    Follow AMI Today on YouTube

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email [email protected]

    29 min
  • The Feature: Roundtable on Accessibility Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Wednesday November 6th, 2024

    Last month, AMI Today attended Access to Success’ Roundtable on Accessibility Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which was also attended the Chief Accessibility Officer of Canada Stephanie Cadieux. Jacob had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie, and Lianna Genovese from ImaginAble Solutions and we’ll present those interviews today. 

    For more information on Lianna's organization, visit their website www.ImaginAbleSolutions.com

    For more information on Access to Success, visit their website www.accesstosuccess.ca

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • Interview with Stephanie Cadieux (00:40)
    • Interview with Lianna Genovese (13:01)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

    Follow AMI Today on YouTube

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email [email protected]

    30 min
  • The Digest - Tuesday November 5th, 2024

    On today’s show, host Jacob Shymanski speaks with hosts from shows on AMI-audio to preview what’s coming up on the channel today. 

    Hear some interesting perspectives from The Washington Post on the upcoming US Election. Plus, we’ll feature the latest headlines from The Globe and Mail Today, and a hygiene debate on an upcoming episode of Kelly and Company!

    In the second half of today’s show, Ramya Amuthan joins Jacob to share her perspective on synthetic voices on the next episode of Audiobook Review! You can listen to that show wherever you get your podcasts.

    Highlights: 

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:06)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (9:03)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (14:35)
    • Digest Review with Dave Brown (20:39)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

    Follow AMI Today on YouTube

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email [email protected]

    28 min

About AMI Today

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AMI Today is a daily show streaming at 1:00 PM ET on AMI-audio and AMI’s YouTube channel. Hosted by Jacob Shymanski, AMI Today is focused on literacy, technology and advocacy.