The Pulse

Ophira Calof is a writer, performer, and an active member of the sketch community. She explores issues of accessibility in the comedy scene. And, she describes how she has been making opportunities and performances more inclusive both on and off stage.  

This is the February 15, 2019 episode.

Director Melissa Lowrey discusses her latest documentary ""Black Girl in Surburbia"" which explores themes of race and self-identity through perspectives of women of colour in the suburbs of Oregon.

This is the February 14, 2019 episode.

Olivia Muscat is an Australian theatre critic who recently published an article entitled ‘I’m done with the bare minimum’. She discusses the need for improvement on accessibility standards in theatres and explains how business can go above and beyond basic accessibility features.

This is the February 13, 2019 episode.

In Ontario, changes are being made to support programs for children with autism. Families will receive up to $20,000 a year to seek out services in the private sector. However, for many parents and advocates, the amount is not nearly enough. Parent Mark Chapeskie discusses the complications and impact of the situation.

This is the the February 12, 2019 episode.

Caroline Casey is the founder of #Valuable. She discusses the impact of dedicated leadership on inclusive employment. And, she describes her new campaign The Valuable 500 which aims to put disability on the business leadership agenda worldwide. This is the February 11, 2019 episode.

Melanie Taddeo is the founder of Connect 4 Life, a charity that provides a selection of skills and job programming for people with disabilities. She discusses the inception the organization and, along with program director Sean Pickard, reflects on their online radio station Voices 4 Ability.  

This is the February 6, 2019 episode.

AMI-tv reporters Shelby Travers and Laura Bain discuss issues around disability and consent in social interaction and share their experiences with strangers who have offered unsolicited assistance. And, we learn about their upcoming projects coming to AMI-tv.

This is the February 5, 2019 episode.

Meenu Sikand is a disability advocate and the founder of Accessibility for All, a non-profit organization that works to meet the needs of marginalized communities. She discusses the intersectionality of race and disability and tells us about her new role as the executive lead for equity, diversity and inclusion at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto.

This is the February 4, 2019 episode.

Linda Bartram is an AMI community reporter and co-founder of the Victoria Society for Blind Arts and Culture. She discusses art as a vehicle for advocacy and social change. And, she introduces us to Elizabeth Lalonde to discuss their work with the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind.

This is the February 1, 2019 episode.

Brad McCannell is the vice president of Access and Inclusion at the Rick Hansen Foundation. He shares results from their new survey that reveals how anxious Canadians are about accessibility issues. And, he tells us about their Accessibility Certification Program that helps evaluate the meaningful access of buildings and sites.

This is the January 30, 2019 episode.