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- Mattmac Makes MusicMatthew Monias, performing as Mattmac, speaks to us about growing up Indigenous and blind on Garden Hill First Nation, near Winnipeg, Manitoba. A self-taught vocalist and producer, Mattmac describes the power of music in changing the course of his life and as a way to inspire others. This is the November 29, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadianswith disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv andAMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platformAMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering ofaccessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilitiesthrough 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.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc- TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc- Email [email protected]26 min
- A Disability Perspective on the U.S. Presidential electionsPhilip Pauli of RespectAbility, an American non-partisan disability rights group, discusses the ways in which People with Disabilities mobilized ahead of the 2020 U.S. Presidential election. We look back at the campaign, including data analysis by RespectAbility which looked at key issues confronting the Disability community. Pauli describes how People with Disabilities can get involved with the incoming Biden Administration. This is the November 28, 2020 episodeCheck out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadianswith disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv andAMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platformAMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering ofaccessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilitiesthrough 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.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc- TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc- Email [email protected]29 min
- Disability through a Human Rights Framework
Ena Chadha discusses her role as Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. She describes the importance of taking an intersectional approach to disability discrimination. We discuss the importance of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month and reflect on the tragic passing of Joyce Echaquan, an Indigenous woman whose tragic death in a Quebec hospital sparked outrage. This is the November 22, 2020 episode.
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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.
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27 min - Cooking, COVID, and Conversation
Mary Mammoliti joins us to talk about her podcast, Kitchen Confession, which documents her love of food, conversations with people with disabilities who share her love of good cooking. Mary provides some tips and tricks for cooking during the pandemic. This is the November 21, 2020 episode.
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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.
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26 min - Makings of a Guide Dog
Lawrence Gunther, the producer and subject of the upcoming documentary, Makings of a Guide Dog, describes his journey as a documentary filmmaker and blind storyteller. Lawrence is warm, conversational, and witty as he recounts his journey getting to know seven lively guide dog puppies, all of which are part of the CNIB Guide Dog Program. This is the November 15, 2020 episode.
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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.
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28 min - Food Insecurity for People with Mobility Disabilities
Naomi Schwartz from the University of Toronto discusses her research into the systemic barriers to food access, purchasing, and preparation for people with mobility disabilities. Her research debunks commonly held myths and encourages us to think about the relationship between place and questions of food security. This is the November 14, 2020 episode.
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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+
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27 min - Wheels of Courage: World War II veterans and the invention of wheelchair basketball
David Davis discusses his book Wheels of Courage: How World War II Veterans Invented Wheelchair Sports, fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation. The conversation highlights the determination of returning veterans to beat the odds and change perceptions of disability both on and off the court. This is the November 8, 2020 episode.
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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+
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28 min - Eating Disorders During COVID-19
Jaclyn Siegel of Western University discusses her research into the impact of the pandemic on people with eating disorders. COVID-19 has created unique challenges, including access to treatments for people with eating disorders. Jaclyn encourages us to rethink our messages about body weight and image. This is the November 7, 2020 episode
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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+
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- Email [email protected]
28 min - Medically Assisted Dying, Part 2
The controversy within the disability community rages on. We speak to Jason LeBlanc, an independent researcher who is in favour of MAID and Taylor Hyatt of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, who is opposed to Bill C-7. This is the November 1, 2020, episode.
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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+
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- Email [email protected]
29 min - Medically Assisted Dying, Part 1
Canada’s Bill C-7 is currently being debated in parliament. It would substantially widen the scope for medically assisted dying in Canada. Patricia Hughes, founding executive director of the Law Commission of Ontario, explains the history of MAID. Yves Giroux, Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer, discusses his office’s recent report on the fiscal impact of Bill C-7. This is the October 31, 2020, episode.
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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
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- Email [email protected]
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About The Pulse
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Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.