Reflections

By Accessible Media Inc.

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August 20, 2026Reflecting on Transition: Starting University
Joeita Gupta speaks to university students, professors, and advocates about their experiences transitioning to post-secondary education.
Ava Henderson, a blind student studying in British Columbia, shares what her post-secondary experience has been like so far and has ideas on what universities can do to give students with or without disabilities the optimal post-secondary support.
What services are available for students with disabilities entering post-secondary education? Frank Smith is the National Coordinator of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). He tells us how the challenges and realities for students with disabilities have changed over the last 40 years of the organization's existence.
Dr. Ben Whitburn, Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, attended university in the nineties. His perspective is that educators ought to change and adapt their mindsets in order to contribute to a positive and inclusive school environment.
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.
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August 18, 2026Alley Art: The Hidden Gems in our Neighbourhoods
Kelly MacDonald grew up believing graffiti on the walls was the sign of a broken neighborhood. Today, our attitudes about painting on bricks have changed.
Denise Love, a tour guide for Museum London, takes us on our own tour to check out the local alley art in London, Ontario.
Alejandro Zuluaga and Melanie Schambach are two artists who spearheaded a multi-media creation in a well-known underpass. They talk about artistic collaboration.
And sharing the realities of independently working on a full-sized, outdoor mural is artist Meaghan Claire Kehoe.
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.
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August 13, 2026Anxiety: The History and the Human Experience
Anxiety feels like one of the defining experiences of modern life. Whether it's money, relationships, work, health or simply walking into a crowded supermarket, millions of people know exactly what it feels like to be anxious. Has anxiety always existed? Or is it something that's become more common in recent years? Beth Deer explores the history, psychology, and science behind anxiety, and whether modern life has fundamentally changed the way our brains respond to fear.
She's joined by historian Elizabeth Roberts-Pedersen and Professor Christine Purdon to learn about how anxiety has evolved from being a natural stress response into a diagnosable mental health disorder.
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.
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August 11, 2026Reflecting on Transition: Changing Careers
Joeita Gupta speaks to professionals with disabilities about their experiences transitioning into new and uncharted territory as they changed careers.
Michelle McQuigge was an esteemed journalist with The Canadian Press for over a decade when she decided to tackle a new career: becoming the CEO of Balance for Blind Adults.
Through Michelle’s journey, we learn what it takes to switch careers, what can influence your decision to switch jobs, and how to handle disclosure of a disability with a new employer.
Not sure about your next career? Maybe entrepreneurship is the way to go. Kevin Shaw shares what he's learned so far.
Linda Brown is the Senior Learning Coordinator at the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work. She is responsible for creating and coordinating training for job seekers who reach out to the CCRW. She goes over the skills and training most important for people switching careers, and how to build your transferable skills in your current job.
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.
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August 06, 2026Rethinking Navigation for the Blind: Robotic Guide Dogs
If you're blind or partially sighted, the white cane or guide dog remain the undisputed pillars to independent travel. That being said, cutting edge research at major universities aims to shake up the orientation and mobility landscape with new, high-tech travel tools. The research is still ongoing, but the discussion is fascinating, so Grant Hardy went exploring.
Shiqi Zhang, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Binghamton University, shares his research into robotic guide dogs and how their language and sensory abilities have huge potential to improve independent travel for the blind and low vision community.
Reuth Mirsky, an Assistant Professor in the Computer Sciences Department at Tufts University, discusses some of the foundational research she's conducting on robotics, particularly surrounding intelligent disobedience.
And Double Tap co-host Shaun Preece gives his perspective on high tech travel solutions and how far we still have to go before even considering giving up our trusted canes and guide dogs.
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.
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August 05, 2026Crafting with Community: Where Access Meets Art
Whether it's a hobby, professional work, or the pleasure of creating with your hands, arts and crafts groups bring people together to share and admire your own work and the work of others.
Vanessa Leu and Kali Talmon-Longden wanted to create a kind, inclusive, accessible community of crafters in Toronto, and thus GTA Craft Club was born!
Meeting once a month in East Toronto, the GTA Craft Club aims to provide a community outing and a low-cost way to exercise your creativity.
Joeita Gupta and Matt Agnew eagerly attended one of their monthly craft club meetings, where they spoke to Vanessa, Kali, and regular attendees to find out why this beloved meetup is valuable for regulars and newcomers in Toronto.
Check out GTA Craft Club on Instagram: @gtacraftclub
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.
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27min
August 04, 2026The Food Truck Life: Delivering Comfort to Gourmet
Kelly MacDonald has always wondered what goes on behind the food truck window after receiving his order, and he went on a mission to find out if the secrets are all in the sauce and the recipes.
Liam Brannigan, owner of Brannigan's Fish & Chips, shares how to make his mother's fish and chips the right way—and why it's such a hit with his customers.
Jorge Verdugo of JORGE’S No. 1 TACOS and Hassan Moustafa of Taste of Lebanon talk about their journeys as newcomers to Canada, their food truck adventures, and how much locals appreciate the authentic flavors of their home countries.
Plus, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live on the road and take on the festival circuit, Sandra and Sandor of Fo'Cheezy Food Trucks have the full scoop.
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.
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28min
July 30, 2026Accessible Housing: A Different Definition From Person to Person
We all believe we know what is important to each of us, especially when it comes to our housing needs. Is it affordable housing? Is it support systems that promote independence? Kelly MacDonald explores what defines accessible housing around Canada and examines the challenges making it difficult to move forward with making homes more accessible.
Lori Holloway, CEO of Ontario Community Support Association, shares the housing realities of Ontario.
Mary-Kathleen Dunn, National Manager of Public Affairs at March of Dimes Canada, breaks down the important projects they are able to provide around accessible housing.
And Dani Carr, Executive Director at Elmwood Residences, describes a fantastic building addressing the disability community's concerns across the province's housing situations.
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.
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July 29, 2026Looking into Canada‘s National Eyecare Strategy
How do we educate people about eye health? How do we prevent vision loss, and how can we better support Canadians already living with it?
These are all questions that MP Judy Sgro is asking to be solved in Canada’s first-ever National Strategy for Eye care, that was tabled in government on June 3rd, 2026.
Jennifer Jones, CEO of Fighting Blindness Canada, is part of a coalition of organizations who are sharing their input on the new strategy.
Plus, Greg David, Communications Specialist at AMI, shares his personal interest in the strategy and how it relates to the work being done by AMI.
Joeita Gupta chats with Judy, Jennifer, and Greg to learn about this new government initiative and how it will work to support Canadians living with vision loss.
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.
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July 16, 2026The Access Go Mobile App: All Aboard
Daily commutes can be quite stressful, and that stress is heightened for blind and low-vision commuters when transportation is inaccessible and wayfinding is unintuitive. Kelly MacDonald explores what’s out there to help the community with these challenges.
Some of us, like Jason Fayre, are working to make public transportation easier to navigate. Jason has zeroed in on the Greater Toronto Area’s GO Transit system and released his app, Access GO Mobile, providing real-time information in a clean, accessible mobile interface.
Terry Bray is on board for better trip-planning options. He is blind, a frequent traveler, and a lifetime transit user who has been around long enough to appreciate the kind of convenience the Access GO Mobile app can provide.
Debbie Gillespie has advised on several transit boards and consulted on accessible wayfinding systems for years. She is an expert in the topic of transportation and stresses the importance of safety around independent travel for blind and low-vision travelers.
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.
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FAQs about Reflections:

How many episodes does Reflections have?

The podcast currently has 139 episodes available.