The Pulse

By Accessible Media Inc.

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

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The podcast currently has 649 episodes available.

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March 11, 2020Creating inclusive environments for students
Michael McNeely is a law student at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto. He discusses the need for inclusive education and employment for students with disabilities. he also shares his personal experiences with accessibility, accommodations, and self-advocacy at school. This is the March 11, 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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28min
March 10, 2020Advocating for universal access
Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer at OEPatients.org, an online resource providing information and advice for living a successful life with vision loss. She shares her journey as an accessibility evangelist and advocate for universal access and inclusive design. This is the March 10, 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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24min
March 09, 2020Disability inclusion and female empowerment
We celebrate International Women’s Day and discuss disability inclusion, education rights and women’s empowerment with Preeti Monga, the founder of Silver Linings. This is the March 9, 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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26min
March 05, 2020A new memoir about disability justice
Dorothy Ellen Palmer is a writer and accessibility consultant based in Burlington, Ontario. She discusses her new memoir “Falling for Myself” which follows her journey to disability justice. This is March 5, 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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25min
March 04, 2020Beyond My Battle
Martel Catalano is a public speaker and podcast host. She discusses her non-profit organization Beyond My Battle that provides support services and educational resources to help with the stress of serious illness and disability. This is the March 4, 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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29min
March 03, 2020Victor Mifsud: The Blind Bio-Hacker
Filmmaker Victor Mifsud discusses his autobiographical documentary “My Neuroplastic Adventure” and shares his journey with vision loss to become a citizen scientist and bio-hacker. This is the March 3, 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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24min
March 02, 2020Addressing issues of filicide
Stephanie Woodward is an attorney, disability rights advocate and founder of Disability Details. She discusses the importance of Disability Day of Mourning and explores the issues surrounding the social implications of filicide. This is the March 3, 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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28min
February 27, 2020Vision 2020 Summit: Access to vision care
We conclude our coverage from the Canadian Vision 2020 Summit in Ottawa! Today, we discuss access to vision care in Canada with Dr. Aaron Patel from the Canadian Association of Optometrists and Jennifer Urosevic from Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada. This is the February 27th, 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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28min
February 26, 2020Vision 2020 Summit: Living with vision loss
We continue our coverage from the Canadian Vision 2020 Summit in Ottawa! Today, we explore lived experiences with vision loss with Samantha Moore from FBC’s Young Leaders Program and Louise Gillis and Albert Ruel from the CCB. This is the February 26th, 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:
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27min
February 25, 2020Vision 2020 Summit: Data and public policy
We continue our coverage from the Canadian Vision 2020 Summit in Ottawa! Today, we explore the relationship between data collection and public policy with Stuart Morris from Statistics Canada and Luna Bengio from the Office of Public Service Accessibility. This is the February 25th, 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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28min

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How many episodes does The Pulse have?

The podcast currently has 649 episodes available.

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