The Pulse

The Pulse

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The Pulse episodes

  • Re-imagining Mental Illness
    We speak to public historian and PhD candidate Kira Smith about her research into case files of patients at the Brockville Asylum between 1894 and 1950. Kira talks about the ways in which ideas about mental health are revealed through an examination of patient case files. This is the May 29, 2021 episode. Check out the Pulse 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.
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    23 min
  • Building Accessible Housing
    Kate Chung discusses the Accessible Housing Network and why it was formed. She talks about their campaign to include accessibility in building codes across Canada. This is the May 23, 2021 episode. Check out the Pulse 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:
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    26 min
  • Income Security During COVID-19
    We speak to political scientist Peter Graefe from McMaster University. He discusses the findings of a new survey on the impact of COVID-19 on income supports, work, and financial security. This is the May 22, 2021 episode. Check out the Pulse 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:
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    - Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    - Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    - TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    26 min
  • Disability and Human Rights in Nova Scotia
    We speak to Joseph Fraser, the new CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Fraser discusses his goals for the commission, including addressing ableism, racism, and access to justice. This is the May 15, 2021 episode. Check out the Pulse 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:
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    26 min
  • Able to Lead: Disablement, Radicalism, and the Political Life of E.T. Kingsley
    Ravi Maholtra and Ben Isitt discuss their new book, Able to Lead, a biography of crusading disabled early-20th century politician E.T. Kingsley. We reflect on Kingsley's legacy and the value of a disability perspective on the recounding of history. This is the May 15, 2021 episode. Check out the Pulse 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
    26 min
  • Mainstreaming Disability Art
    JS Ryu of the National accessArts Centre discusses their programming and services geared to artists with disabilities as well as Global Affairs Canada’s acquisition and display around the world of the works of 13 artists with disabilities. This is the May 9, 2021 episode. Check out the Pulse 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
    26 min
  • Disability and COVID in Low and Middle-Income Countries
    Vera Kubenz of the University of Birmingham discusses her recent study of the experience of COVID-19 for People with Disabilities in low and middle-income countries. This is the May 8, 2021 episode. Check out the Pulse 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
    26 min
  • Using Sound to Make Astronomy Accessible
    Tim Spuck from Associated Universities Inc., talks about new software that aids visually impaired and blind astronomers by converting images into soundscapes in real time. This software is one means of making astronomy and other sciences accessible to People with Disabilities. This is the May 2, 2021 episode. Check out the Pulse 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
    27 min
  • Disability and Work
    Colin Barnes from the University of Leeds talks about the history and future of disability and work - and the need for an international disabled workers' movement. This is the May 1, 2021 episodeCheck out the Pulse 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
    24 min
  • Eyecare During the Pandemic
    In this one-hour special, ophthalmologist Dr. Deepa Yoganathan shares advice and answers common questions about preserving eye health during the pandemic. Also, Liz Tully, a patient with wet AMD, shares her experience receiving eye injections during the pandemic. Finally, Dr. Larissa Moniz from Fighting Blindness Canada talks about some of FBC's resources and programs. This is the April 24, 2021 episode. Check out the Pulse 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
    52 min

About The Pulse

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Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.