The Pulse

We chat with Alex Smyth, an AMI-tv Presenter from our Edmonton Bureau. He tells us about his experiences filming the documentary “Shifting Gears” which follows the latest developments and research being done on self-driving vehicles in Canada. He also describes what the future holds for cars, cities and mobility.

This is the August 27, 2018 episode.

Rich Donovan is founder and CEO of The Return on Disability Group. He speaks with us about his new book “Unleash Different: Achieving Business Success Through Disability.” And, he chats about building inclusive businesses for employees and consumers with disabilities.

This is the August 21, 2018

Dr. Chad Andrews is the manager of research and education at the Foundation Fighting Blindness Canada. He explains a new initiative called Vision Care Pathways that provides educational resources to people with vision loss. In addition, he discusses the latest research on gene and stem cell therapy and tells us about a new registry that links patients to clinical trials.

This is the August 20, 2018 episode.

Disability is not just one story. It’s an amalgamation of different experiences. How do these experiences shape our perspective and why is it important to acknowledge them?

Bill Mathis is a writer from Beloit, Wisconsin who recently published his first fictional novel “Face Your Fears.” He explains how the book challenges perceptions of disability, sexuality and identity. And, he discusses his motivation for the book, reflecting on his past career working with youth with disabilities and shares his personal coming out story.

This is the August 17, 2018 episode.

The economy is changing and so is the job market. Many opportunities are moving from full time employment to temporary work. With this changing landscape, how do you ensure your skills could employ you as a freelancer?

Julian Haber is an author of a new book “Gigonomics: A Field Guide for Freelancers in the Gig Economy.” He chats with us about launching a business and shares advice on competing in the gig economy while doing more purposeful and meaningful work.

This is the August 16, 2018 episode.

Jung-Suk Ryu is the CEO of the Indefinite Arts Centre. He explains how the centre provides artistic training, creation, and exhibition opportunities for people with developmental disabilities in Calgary. And, he shares with us their new plans to build the National accessArts Centre, a multidisciplinary hub for artists with disabilities.

This is the August 15, 2018 episode.

We speak AMI’s Vancouver bureau about the making of their new documentary special “Unmarked Trails.” They describe their experiences hiking in B.C.’s backcountry alpine forest and reflect on camping overnight in the heart of bear country.

This is the August 15, 2018 episode.

Mark Pollock is an author, motivational speaker and adventurer. He discusses his experiences with vision loss and shares his journey of recovery after acquiring a spinal cord injury. He also explains his experimentation with robotics and transcutaneous spinal stimulation to treat his paralysis.  

This the August 13, 2018 episode.

Everyone has a different travel preference. From adventures on the country side, to shopping in a big city or lounging by a beach. But what if there are barriers to those experiences that affect the quality of your trip? How do you plan an accessible holiday?

Stacy Cervenka is a 2018 Holman Prize prizewinner which rewards ambitious projects by blind individuals. She joins us by phone from Lincoln, Nebraska to discuss her project to create an online community for blind travellers.

This is the August 10, 2018 episode.

We speak with Josh McJannett, one of the co-owners of the Dominion City Brewing Company. He shares his perspective on the Premiere of Ontario’s recent plan to lower the minimum retail cost of beer to one dollar. He also tells us about Dominion City’s newest beer which plays on the Buck-a-Beer concept to instead support refugee resettlement in Ottawa.

This is the August 9, 2018 episode.